Progressive 412 14.25" shocks
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It rides ok. Like I said my big complaint is the amount of sag once I sit on it. It sits nice and tall with no load but once I'm on it the amount of clearance gained is diminished. Overall the ride is very plush and does not bottom out when solo. I really wanted it to sag about 1" with me on it.
Progressive actually makes a longer shock but its' for ATV's. I was looking at a 15.75" shock but that would be nuts. These 14.25's have plenty of travel, so it seems but I need stiffer springs to avoid taking up half the travel by just sitting on it.
I'm happy with my setup so far otherwise. My goal is to raise both front and rear to allow some mild offroading. Kind of like a Dyna Ulysses combo. I'm looking for USD forks and trees that can handle the weight of this bike. I think it's gonna look pretty unique as well as being very practical.
The pipes I'm getting used it. They sound awesome but just too loud some times. Sounds different the the usual Harley sound. Deeper if you can believe that. The midrange power is excellent and I'm only running SE A/C and XIED's so far.
Progressive actually makes a longer shock but its' for ATV's. I was looking at a 15.75" shock but that would be nuts. These 14.25's have plenty of travel, so it seems but I need stiffer springs to avoid taking up half the travel by just sitting on it.
I'm happy with my setup so far otherwise. My goal is to raise both front and rear to allow some mild offroading. Kind of like a Dyna Ulysses combo. I'm looking for USD forks and trees that can handle the weight of this bike. I think it's gonna look pretty unique as well as being very practical.
The pipes I'm getting used it. They sound awesome but just too loud some times. Sounds different the the usual Harley sound. Deeper if you can believe that. The midrange power is excellent and I'm only running SE A/C and XIED's so far.
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Progressive has different rate springs available for your 412's; they're cheap and easy to replace...but I wouldn't call them "custom". I couldn't get the right solo rate for a pair of 418's I had, so put stock shocks back on my FXDXT. Have you called Progressive yet? Dennis Kirk also carries the replacement springs; or used to.....set up right you should have a pretty plush ride solo or 2-up.
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Yes the 412's have the spring load adjustment. I have mine always cranked at the highest setting. It makes a difference when there is no load on the bike. On the highest setting it sits about 1/2 to 1" taller then the lowest setting. With the bike loaded it makes no difference what so ever.
I know the problem. It's the small diameter spring wire. The spring rate is far too low for my needs. I think these shocks can be taken apart to have the spring replaced. I'll contact Progressive to find out.
Pic of current setup
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
I know the problem. It's the small diameter spring wire. The spring rate is far too low for my needs. I think these shocks can be taken apart to have the spring replaced. I'll contact Progressive to find out.
Pic of current setup
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
That looks like a European Harley! Where are you based?
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Yes the 412's have the spring load adjustment. I have mine always cranked at the highest setting. It makes a difference when there is no load on the bike. On the highest setting it sits about 1/2 to 1" taller then the lowest setting. With the bike loaded it makes no difference what so ever.
I know the problem. It's the small diameter spring wire. The spring rate is far too low for my needs. I think these shocks can be taken apart to have the spring replaced. I'll contact Progressive to find out.
Pic of current setup
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
I know the problem. It's the small diameter spring wire. The spring rate is far too low for my needs. I think these shocks can be taken apart to have the spring replaced. I'll contact Progressive to find out.
Pic of current setup
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink
Last edited by NoLongerAmember; Oct 27, 2009 at 09:47 PM.
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Hey man! Your kinda close to me! I'm up in West Palm Beach, so about an hour ride from you. Right on man! Gotta love that year round riding! 
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