Progressive Shocks help
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Dubai
I got standard 418s black 11.5 inch, stiffer than original, but not too stiff. It has a 5-position rebound damping adjustment, so you could choose between hard & soft. I'm 220lbs & I ride solo, my current setting is at second softer, which is still harder the original.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: St Louis, MO
I weigh 185lbs and also have a 2008 with 11" standard Progressives. They are pretty harsh and I would absolutely not even consider driving a long distance with them. I love how low the bike sits, but have seriously contemplated sending the stock shocks in and getting them shortened. I love the Progressives, but they definately aren't for long distance.
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From: Virginia
I'm 210 with 11 inch Progressive 412 shocks and the ride is pretty stiff and harsh. I couldn't imagine riding with the heavy duty shocks on.
The stock shocks were a much better ride but I love the lowered look with the 11 inch progressives.
The stock shocks were a much better ride but I love the lowered look with the 11 inch progressives.
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From: Northwest
Can you get 11.5's for your model bike? Might be a good option. I went from 12.6 stock to 12" 412 HD's and love them. But I weigh over 200 lbs. It dropped the rear end plenty for me. If you want to lower the bike and are going to replace the shocks anyway, do it with the shocks, not lowering blocks. Lowering blocks change the angle of the shocks and could affect the ride or handling just as much as the wrong shock can. HD's might be a stiffer ride for you at 185. For me, they work well, much better than stock.
Last edited by archergodwin; Feb 17, 2010 at 09:19 PM.
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From: Missouri
I just put the progressive 412 standards (11") (stocks were 12") on my bike tonight and they look cool but I can't ride it because I drank a lot of beers putting them on and there is ice on the road here. That said, I didn't touch the preload and they feel kind of spongy. I am 185 and I'm sure I'll have to move the preload up a bit.
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