what shocks for 2 up 350lbs
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what shocks for 2 up 350lbs
Hey All, I have been taking the wife for rides on my 2007 xl1200L and at 350lbs, we are bottoming out on most big bumps.
I have researched the forums and it seems like the Progressive 412 Shocks are a great budget option.
My question is what size will provide the best ride for our weight? I assume I need Heady duty but am unsure on what length. The options are 11", 11 1/2", 12", 12 1/2", 13".
I am open to other recommendations as well. And yes, I will be buying a larger bike next year. I just want the sporstster to last me until I have enough cash.
I have researched the forums and it seems like the Progressive 412 Shocks are a great budget option.
My question is what size will provide the best ride for our weight? I assume I need Heady duty but am unsure on what length. The options are 11", 11 1/2", 12", 12 1/2", 13".
I am open to other recommendations as well. And yes, I will be buying a larger bike next year. I just want the sporstster to last me until I have enough cash.
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I too am drooling at the thought of an M8 softail. There are rumors that it'll happen soon.
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At least a 12" if you want any sort of comfort. Especially if hauling that kind of weight.
If you get heavy duty shocks it'll probably be a rough ride when it's just you. So I would buy shocks for your weight and then crank up the pre-load a bit when 2 up.
I have Progressive 412's. I'm quickly over them. My next shock will not be a budget upgrade,..it'll be an actual upgrade like the Bitubo from DK Customs.
If you get heavy duty shocks it'll probably be a rough ride when it's just you. So I would buy shocks for your weight and then crank up the pre-load a bit when 2 up.
I have Progressive 412's. I'm quickly over them. My next shock will not be a budget upgrade,..it'll be an actual upgrade like the Bitubo from DK Customs.
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If you're saving for a bigger bike next year, budget way would be used RK air shocks, and they give a much softer ride for two up, also. Just put air in them till you get the ride you want. Need to put two washers between the shock and frame/swing arm for clearance, fit fine. Did that on my 1200, love the ride. I also dumped the used oil (don't need anything special to do that, just put a shock on upside down with a tube from the valve to a container, push the seat down a few times and the oil's out) and put in 9 ounces of 5 wt, makes it more sportster friendly than the full heavier oil load for big twins. They're often on ebay as low as $50 a pair.
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