Harley Davidson Forums

Dyna Glide Models Super Glide, Super Glide Sport, Super Glide Custom, Dyna Glide Convertible, Super Glide T-Sport, Dyna Glide Police, Dyna Switchback, Low Rider, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Wide Glide.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

new shocks

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 05:13 PM
Share
  #1  
fatbob206's Avatar
fatbob206
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: new york
Default new shocks
Hey guys,

Can I put progressive 11 inch rear shocks on my 08 fatbob without any problems. thanks for the help
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 05:24 PM
Share
  #2  
LOUDAZZFATBOB's Avatar
LOUDAZZFATBOB
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 120
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
Default
Yup......like these?
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 05:28 PM
Share
  #3  
rounder's Avatar
rounder
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,562
Likes: 11
From: Palm Harbor fl.
Default
depends on the roads you ride. Also depends on how comfortable you are with 1" less travel and a firm almost hardtail ride.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 05:55 PM
Share
  #4  
Lorance66's Avatar
Lorance66
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 992
Likes: 1
From: Mechanicsburg, PA
Default
that is exactly what I was considering doing because I would love the look, however I am a lard *** and I sometimes carry my wife (who is very AVERAGE in size in case she reads this...haha) so I am just not sure they would work for me riding double, even the heavy duty ones. But its always running through my mind!
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:02 PM
Share
  #5  
jarhead45's Avatar
jarhead45
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,192
Likes: 2
From: Sin City
Default
Originally Posted by Lorance66
that is exactly what I was considering doing because I would love the look, however I am a lard *** and I sometimes carry my wife (who is very AVERAGE in size in case she reads this...haha) so I am just not sure they would work for me riding double, even the heavy duty ones. But its always running through my mind!
I am 260+ and with my 11" 412 heavy duty progressives it is very stiff. When I put the wife on the back (@125lbs.) it actually makes the ride a little more tolerable. But I will be selling my 412's soon and spending about 3X as much on another set of shocks. You decide, but anything would be better than stock.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:04 PM
Share
  #6  
Lorance66's Avatar
Lorance66
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 992
Likes: 1
From: Mechanicsburg, PA
Default
Originally Posted by jarhead45
I am 260+ and with my 11" 412 heavy duty progressives it is very stiff. When I put the wife on the back (@125lbs.) it actually makes the ride a little more tolerable. But I will be selling my 412's soon and spending about 3X as much on another set of shocks. You decide, but anything would be better than stock.
no tire contact in the rear at all? I can deal with a stiffer ride.
 
Reply
0
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 06:05 PM
Share
  #7  
Ronbaci's Avatar
Ronbaci
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
From: Stockton, CA
Default
Takes me about a half hour to get my LR ready for the wife to ride. That includes changeing my shocks back to the standard 12" from the 11" Progressives, adding saddlebags and a sundowner seat and changing the windshield out to a larger one. Lucky for me, my wife doesn't like to ride much.
 
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Apr 14, 2009 | 07:30 PM
Share
  #8  
WildBillAce2's Avatar
WildBillAce2
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 929
Likes: 0
From:
Default
I have a pair of Progressive 412's, 11.5 inch that are about to go on ebay. Just PM if interested.
 
Reply
0
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-8

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 14, 2009 | 08:10 PM
Share
  #9  
cosper's Avatar
cosper
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Default just got mine 2day,,,
11' progressives,,,are they pretty simple to install?
 
Reply
0
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
what shocks for 2 up 350lbs
ahappydude
Sportster Models
11
Jul 5, 2021 12:34 AM
A little Shock Help
Damion5050
Sportster Models
8
Apr 5, 2014 07:46 AM
Replacing Rear shocks
gunjack
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
3
Mar 25, 2010 05:38 AM
Shocks for 08 1200c???
crazytrain69
Sportster Models
4
Aug 7, 2008 10:19 AM
Need suggestions on shocks?
HeliRider
Sportster Models
7
Dec 18, 2007 03:08 PM
Back to Subforum
Dyna Glide Models
View Next Unread
putting your bike up for winter




Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:30 PM.

story-0
10 Most Awkward-Looking Motorcycles Ever Built

Slideshow: Not every motorcycle can be a design icon, and these machines prove that bold styling doesn't always age gracefully.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:58:41


VIEW MORE
story-1
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs

Slideshow: Jason Momoa's latest restoration project blends 1920s Harley-Davidsons with modern electric technology, creating some of the most unusual hybrid motorcycles ever built.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-10 17:18:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom

Slideshow: Killer Custom's latest build relies on styling changes rather than performance upgrades, giving the cruiser an entirely different personality.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 18:28:05


VIEW MORE
story-3
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-5
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-6
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-8
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-9
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE