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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 08:52 AM
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Anyone tried the HD style shock top covers on Fat Bob shocks? Do they fit or wrong diameter? If anyone has a pair kicking around, could you measure the inside diameter? I like the look of the original Duo-Glides; the FXDF lends itself to that well, I think...
 
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I can not verify for your year bike, but I bought a pair cheap from J&P to install on my Dyna. She is equipped with Progressive full cover shocks. The back side is notched to fit over the top shock mount, as they are for a Shovel they did not fit right away and I had to create additional clearance with some metal shears. Not pretty but once installed you can not see the cuts. They have been on the bike for about 5 years now, never rattled off or anything else like that and I am happy with the look.


 
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Old Jun 28, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Very nice looking bike! That's what I'm talking about; some classic, vintage looking cues...works so well on some HD's
 
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Thanks.

Give it a shot, not expensive to buy, if it doesn't work throw them in the garbage.
 
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Originally Posted by Architect
I can not verify for your year bike, but I bought a pair cheap from J&P to install on my Dyna. She is equipped with Progressive full cover shocks. The back side is notched to fit over the top shock mount, as they are for a Shovel they did not fit right away and I had to create additional clearance with some metal shears. Not pretty but once installed you can not see the cuts. They have been on the bike for about 5 years now, never rattled off or anything else like that and I am happy with the look.


Interesting..Not sure if I've seen those before. I wish the Fat Bob came with that rear fender.One of my faves. :-)
 
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This is what is on the bike, you can see they offer full cover as an option:

http://www.progressivesuspension.com...-series-shocks
 
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I had 412's on an 01 XL years ago; I recall they were OK but not as good as the stockers on my FXDXT.
Were they a significant improvement on your bike?
 
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Originally Posted by sharkey
I had 412's on an 01 XL years ago; I recall they were OK but not as good as the stockers on my FXDXT.
Were they a significant improvement on your bike?
I went from stockers (way too tall) to the Fox shocks that HD used to offer in the catalog, the Fox shocks sucked all day long. Then went to these Progressives and it was an improvement from the Fox shocks. Not going to lie, I am sure if I put the stockers back on she would ride like a Cadillac, right now we are in the weeds, but not my Touring bike. Though I did ride her solo to and from Laconia this year, 250 miles each way. They were fine, no complaints.

I also have the Progressive drop in's in the front to make her 2 under and sit level, I strongly believe that being level helps the ride and handling. And the progressive front end components, lowered or not, are an improvement over stock.
 
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