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? for big guys running 412s on Dyna
? for big guys running 412s on Dyna
I'm 6'2" and 270 lbs. and was told to go for the "heavy duty" version of the Progressive 412 11.5 inch shocks for my 2008 Super Glide because of my size and because I ride 2 up sometimes. Do they normally ride so rough? I have them turned to 3 and it feels like I'm riding my rigid. On a softer setting they were very bouncy. Doesn't help that the roads here in NYC \\;are beyond terrible. Should I have gone for the regular version or the longer 12.5 inch \\;versions?
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RE: ? for big guys running 412s on Dyna
One of my brothers is 310lbs. When we built his FXD a couple of years ago, Progressive provided us with their heaviest springs for a pair of 12.5" 412's and we went with heavier front springs as well from race tech. He's ridden to Sturgis and back from Calgary in comfort...
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RE: ? for big guys running 412s on Dyna
I'm 6'4", 240 and put some 12" 412 HD's on mine. \\; Dialed them in to the second setting and they feel great. \\; Not too stiff and not too bouncy. \\; No bottoming out even when the wife is on the back. \\; Significant improvement in handling as well.
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RE: ? for big guys running 412s on Dyna
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i am curious where you were able to get an 11.5" 412 ...
i am curious where you were able to get an 11.5" 412 ...
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Yep, as far as I know they come in 1 inch incriments....11 inch, 12 inch, etc.
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RE: ? for big guys running 412s on Dyna
The 412-4038B/C shock is 21.6" \\; Bob http://www.progressivesuspension.com...\\;modelID=370
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RE: ? for big guys running 412s on Dyna
The main link to search is http://www.progressivesuspension.com/productsearch.aspx