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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 05:02 PM
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Question Which Progressive shocks?

Can't decide which Progressive shocks to buy, 412 or 418 ? I ride alot of two up with a T-bag loaded, the stock shocks continually bottom out, and yes they are adjusted to the max! Any pros or cons?
 
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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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I got some Works shocks Steel Trackers on my bob. Being a big guy and the wife isn't the smalls woman.These shocks are like riding on a cusion of air. There gas charge and abite pricie. But she wants to ride sometimes so I had to do it
 
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Old Aug 11, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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I went with the progressive 412 standard. I only ride solo. But i posted a similar questions and got varied responses. The consensus with 2up and a loaded down bike was that the 412 HD would do the job.

I ride with the 412 standard on the highest setting and it is pretty stiff.
 
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i have the 440s...awesome shock!...comfortable ride...smooth...and never bottom out... they're expensive, but well worth it
 
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Originally Posted by kjkustoms
Can't decide which Progressive shocks to buy, 412 or 418 ? I ride alot of two up with a T-bag loaded, the stock shocks continually bottom out, and yes they are adjusted to the max! Any pros or cons?
I installed the 412 Heavy Duty and they are fine in position #3 (middle) for me 185lbs and also OK with me and wife. Might try to move to #4 but no bottoming on #3.

You can just see them next to the Boss Bags.

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I run 812s with and without a passenger. VERY comfortable and they look great.
 
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