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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Well it took over a month to get them because the first set had 11 inch shocks in a 12 inch box but they are finally on. I am not happy with progressives Customer Service and will never buy from them again but I really like the covered shocks.

I will have a set of SB 12 inch shocks for sale if any one is interested.



 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 04:13 PM
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I love those covered shocks, they look good. How do you like the ride/performance?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JerseyDevil
I love those covered shocks, they look good. How do you like the ride/performance?
Ya ever since I first started looking for a Dyna I loved the covered shocks on the FB.

They just came in today and it has been raining all day. Hopefully get to try them out tomorrow.
 
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They go great on your bike. Once you try them you might wish you'd had them on the Dragon the other day...
 
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Originally Posted by Dawg Rider
They go great on your bike. Once you try them you might wish you'd had them on the Dragon the other day...
I ordered them at the beginning of may so I would have them for the trip but because of Progressives screw up and crappy customer service I just got them.
 
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Same here, I really like those FB shocks and I'm tired of the stock shocks and their wobbling in high speed curves (well high speed for a Harley that is...)
Hope the rain is going to stop soon for your impressions…
 
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Took it out for a bit today after the storm passed. It is a nice improvement over stock. I had them set a little to stiff and didnt get to get a long ride in but so far I like them.

Going to soften them up some and plan to ride tomorrow.
 
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I like my covered shocks.... just looks right... nice stuff bberck.
 
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Took it out for a bit today after the storm passed. It is a nice improvement over stock. I had them set a little to stiff and didnt get to get a long ride in but so far I like them.

Going to soften them up some and plan to ride tomorrow.
Can you adjust rebound damping on the 812s? They do look good covered.
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Can you adjust rebound damping on the 812s? They do look good covered.
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No just the spring adjustment.
 
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