Bought 11" 412's: install question
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Bought 11" 412's: install question
Gentlemen, Just ordered some Progressive 412's in chrome finish (wanted black finish but they didn't have em.) anyway's tired of giving the stealers my money and want to do the install myself. My question is, what tools do I need to complete this job and do you guys have any pointers/advice while doing this ? Also what settings do you recommend for the pre-load. I weigh about 205-210 lbs. Thanks in advance and sorry for the newbie stupid questions.
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RE: Bought 11" 412's: install question
A motorcycle lift would be helpful. Otherwise you will need blocks or something to hold the frame up while you remove the rear shocks. Don't jack it up, just support it so it don't go anywhere when you remove the shocks. Take the old ones off, put the new ones on. Make sure they are tight and ride. Pretty easy. I don't know what size the nuts are off the top of my head. 9/16 or 5/8 probably.
As for setting the shocks, trial and error. set them until they feel right.
As for setting the shocks, trial and error. set them until they feel right.
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RE: Bought 11" 412's: install question
Thanks Streetboob. Is this true though, if I'm just switching the stock shocks with the 11" progressives, then I don't nee to lift the bike or anything, I just need the tools to actually take the shocks off/on (I thought I read this somewhere on this forum.)? Again sorry for the newbie questions, but theirs a chance that I might install these allby myself with no help and I don't have a jack, lift or special tools (although I do plan on building up with what tools I do have to start wrenching my own bike.) and I just want to make sure I do this right.
BTW, what's a good starting point on tools that I shouldstart collecting(torque wrenches, hexes, etc.). I plan on doing stuff like oil changes, minor maintenance, part changes/upgrades, etc. Thanks in advance.
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BTW, what's a good starting point on tools that I shouldstart collecting(torque wrenches, hexes, etc.). I plan on doing stuff like oil changes, minor maintenance, part changes/upgrades, etc. Thanks in advance.
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RE: Bought 11" 412's: install question
Tom, thanks for looking out. I found the post/thread. It was from Whiffleboy; https://www.hdforums.com/m_1355353/tm.htm
"I simply removed the right side first, replaced it, then moved to the left. Didn't need a jack. Maybe since my bike is a Bob with lower shocks to begin with, it made a difference...I dunno. As far as the jiffy goes, yes, it sits slightly higher, but, that's nothing I can't deal with. I just think before I park.
Whiff. "
Whiffl, yuo got any pointers for me or anything to add to this ? Thanks in advance.
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"I simply removed the right side first, replaced it, then moved to the left. Didn't need a jack. Maybe since my bike is a Bob with lower shocks to begin with, it made a difference...I dunno. As far as the jiffy goes, yes, it sits slightly higher, but, that's nothing I can't deal with. I just think before I park.
Whiff. "
Whiffl, yuo got any pointers for me or anything to add to this ? Thanks in advance.
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RE: Bought 11" 412's: install question
That's exactly what I did mate. One off, one on. No jack, did stand bike up reasonably straight though. Couple of spanners and some loctite, 1 hour later I was an inch and a half closer to the road. Best of luck. Enjoy.
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RE: Bought 11" 412's: install question
you don't need a lift...just do one side at a time...
if i can easily do the job with my limited mechanical skills, anyone can...
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RE: Bought 11" 412's: install question
About half an hour at the most. One side at a time and you will be fine.
Start with a good set of wrenchs and sockets. I would buy the six point sockets right from the start. 3/8 drive will cover most things on the bike. You will need a 1/2 drive for some of the bigger stuff.
Start with a good set of wrenchs and sockets. I would buy the six point sockets right from the start. 3/8 drive will cover most things on the bike. You will need a 1/2 drive for some of the bigger stuff.
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