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progressive 412 questions
Can anyone help me pick the right height for my new progressives. i'm gonna be running the metz 200 on back and riding 2 up. I didn't really wanna go lower but it seems to be hard to find a set of black progressives that aren't. Also whats a good price for them I found them fpr 195 on ebay. But again they are the 11's
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RE: progressive 412 questions
I'm running 11" with an 18" rim and a 180x55. The 200 is the same overall diameter and would fit under my WG fender. I rode 1000+ miles two-up with this set up.
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RE: progressive 412 questions
Can you guys indicate whether you are running the Heavy Duty versions or not.
I'm also interested in the 11" 412s, majority solo @165 lbs, but every so often with the little lady @125 lbs. I don't think I need the Heavy Duty's.
Will anyone confirm? And how does the ride quality differ anyhow? Thanks.
I'm also interested in the 11" 412s, majority solo @165 lbs, but every so often with the little lady @125 lbs. I don't think I need the Heavy Duty's.
Will anyone confirm? And how does the ride quality differ anyhow? Thanks.
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RE: progressive 412 questions
ORIGINAL: misterkidgo
Can you guys indicate whether you are running the Heavy Duty versions or not.
I'm also interested in the 11" 412s, majority solo @165 lbs, but every so often with the little lady @125 lbs. I don't think I need the Heavy Duty's.
Will anyone confirm? And how does the ride quality differ anyhow? Thanks.
Can you guys indicate whether you are running the Heavy Duty versions or not.
I'm also interested in the 11" 412s, majority solo @165 lbs, but every so often with the little lady @125 lbs. I don't think I need the Heavy Duty's.
Will anyone confirm? And how does the ride quality differ anyhow? Thanks.
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RE: progressive 412 questions
I GOTS THE 11 HD PROGRESSIVES......AND THEY ARE DEF. ROUGH SOLO BUT GOOD 2 UP.........NOT SURE IF IM GONNA KEEP EM OR NOT THOUGH......
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RE: progressive 412 questions
I love my 11" Progressives. I only weigh 160lbs so they're set on the softest setting and I don't find them rough riding at all during routine city or hiway riding. Surprise bumps hit a little harder than theOEM 12"ers, but I don't hit them that frequently.
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RE: progressive 412 questions
I have the black 11" Heavy Duties and am 185 lbs. and never ride 2 up -- got the HDs on purpose for the improved handling and didn't care if they were stiff or firm - in fact prefer it, and if I ever want to go 2 up, I can do it easily by changing preload settings as needed. Absolutely no regrets and no worries with bottoming out, but I wouldn't recommend this to just anyone. However, if you like the hunkered down cornering of a sports car and aren't looking for a cushy ride then these are what I'd recommend, and no noticeable difference on the highway, just secondary roads where you feel every bump but handle the twisty bits like nothing else.
RE: progressive 412 questions
ORIGINAL: steelcowboy
Can anyone help me pick the right height for my new progressives. i'm gonna be running the metz 200 on back and riding 2 up. I didn't really wanna go lower but it seems to be hard to find a set of black progressives that aren't. Also whats a good price for them I found them fpr 195 on ebay. But again they are the 11's
Can anyone help me pick the right height for my new progressives. i'm gonna be running the metz 200 on back and riding 2 up. I didn't really wanna go lower but it seems to be hard to find a set of black progressives that aren't. Also whats a good price for them I found them fpr 195 on ebay. But again they are the 11's
http://www.onestopmoto.com/product_p/hdps-412hd-007.htm
a little more $ but more selection. i just ordered the stock length for my SG cuz i didn't want to scrape pegs any more than i already do. should be here next week.
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