Progressive shocks (regular vs. hd) - Any experience
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Progressive shocks (regular vs. hd) - Any experience
I have read a lot of posts regarding the 412 HD shocks. My bike has 20K miles and I bought used. It appears as though the shocks are original and I would think need to be replaced. I want to get the progressive 412's but wasn't sure about which one (regular or HD). I am leaning toward the 412 hd but wasn't sure how stiff the ride would be if I only ride solo (I weigh 195). Is there that big a difference between the two in ride and stiffness? I was thinking get the 412 hd and adjust to a softer ride. \\;
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RE: Progressive shocks (regular vs. hd) - Any experience
My lady is only about 110 lbs, so with both of us and trip gear \\;about 350 max. On settings 3 or 4 it can be a bit stiff, but on 1 or 2 pretty nice.
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RE: Progressive shocks (regular vs. hd) - Any experience
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 \\;Got the 412 HD on my 02 FXD and typiclly ride on the 1st setting when solo and 2nd setting when the wife is with me. Ride real nice.
 \\;Got the 412 HD on my 02 FXD and typiclly ride on the 1st setting when solo and 2nd setting when the wife is with me. Ride real nice.
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RE: Progressive shocks (regular vs. hd) - Any experience
I bought my last bike with 412 HD lowering shocks and they rode real rough due to the limited travel. \\; I swapped them for the regular 412s (also lower than stock) and the ride was a lot smoother.
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RE: Progressive shocks (regular vs. hd) - Any experience
based on your weight, I would go with regular. \\; I did the HD with the 440's and wish I hadn't. \\; I weight 215 now, 225 when I bought them. \\;
The only time my bike runs really nice is when I have my wife on the back
The only time my bike runs really nice is when I have my wife on the back
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RE: Progressive shocks (regular vs. hd) - Any experience
I weigh 180 and ride solo. I bought 412s regular and glad I did. Normally keep on mid setting and it is fine. When loading for trip, I I adjust to stiffest setting. Perfect.
