Progressive suspension installed!
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Progressive suspension installed!
I installed the Progressive 11" 412 shocks and drop in fork springs on my 09 Street Bob today. The install took about an hour an a half and was very easy. The bike has a much stiffer ride but handles and brakes much better in my opinion. I am 6'1" and 200LBS. and did not experience any bottoming out. I rode on some pretty rough roads and the bike was fine. I did; however, slow down more than I did with the stock suspension.
Overall, I am very happy with the suspension set up and I would recomend it to anyone looking for better handling and performance.
Overall, I am very happy with the suspension set up and I would recomend it to anyone looking for better handling and performance.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,384
Likes: 12
From: Out on Deranged
Good for you,I won't get to feel my 11.5" 440's till the spring ,but handling is what I'm after. I'm tired of feeling like someone just slapped me on the shoulder every time i hit a bump while taking a curve .
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 235
Likes: 1
From: Delaware/Colorado
Trending Topics
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 4,968
Likes: 34
From: West Palm Beach, Florida
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Banned
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 2,717
Likes: 1
From: Connecticut / Amsterdam
I installed the Progressive 11" 412 shocks and drop in fork springs on my 09 Street Bob today. The install took about an hour an a half and was very easy. The bike has a much stiffer ride but handles and brakes much better in my opinion. I am 6'1" and 200LBS. and did not experience any bottoming out. I rode on some pretty rough roads and the bike was fine. I did; however, slow down more than I did with the stock suspension.
Overall, I am very happy with the suspension set up and I would recomend it to anyone looking for better handling and performance.
Overall, I am very happy with the suspension set up and I would recomend it to anyone looking for better handling and performance.
Looks great ! Is it hard to do the front ? You bought the progrssive kit ?