Progressive Suspension shocks
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Progressive Suspension shocks
I want to try and improve the ride on my 2009 Dyna SG FXDC.
Can't afford big ticket, $700 or more rear shocks.
Any opinions on Progressive Suspensions 412 series?
I'm 6' tall and 260 lbs.
Not a big cruiser just looking for a bit better ride when I do get out.
Thanks
Can't afford big ticket, $700 or more rear shocks.
Any opinions on Progressive Suspensions 412 series?
I'm 6' tall and 260 lbs.
Not a big cruiser just looking for a bit better ride when I do get out.
Thanks
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Novice
Joined: Jun 2025
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From: Cleveland Ohio
Not to spend to much if I can avoid it is the budget. 
If spending $700 is what it takes I'll bite the bullet but begrudgingly.
I used to get my car parts at cost so paying retail is killing me.
What shocks are you looking at now?
Chris
If spending $700 is what it takes I'll bite the bullet but begrudgingly.
I used to get my car parts at cost so paying retail is killing me.
What shocks are you looking at now?
Chris
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Joined: Feb 2023
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From: PA
Im ballin on a budget, i just want to get rid of chrome on the bike and the 412 i have are chrome. gonna try the drag spec 13" black std rate ones. roughly 400-450 depending on the site and deals
Last edited by south69; Jan 18, 2026 at 06:59 AM.
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I had a set of the 11.5 inch 412s on my last Sportster.
Theyre definitely better than stock but I wouldnt say theyre a night and day improvement.
But at around $300 theyre a decent option for limited budgets.
Theyre definitely better than stock but I wouldnt say theyre a night and day improvement.
But at around $300 theyre a decent option for limited budgets.
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From: Missouri
I have the 412s 13 inch on my FXR, XL1200 R, and FXDL. As a solo rider they were an improvement over the stock shocks.
For street and highway use they work for me.
For street and highway use they work for me.
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