To progressive 412hd's or not hd's
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2005
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From: Minden LA
I have Progressive 1/2" longer than stock (don't remember which #) on my 02 WG and I weigh 220 and mama is 140. I got the heavy springs but they were almost hardtail stiff so I put in their stock springs and the bike did really nice afterwards and only bottoms out on really big clunks. Just turned over the 100k mark on the bike sunday and the shocks are still working fine after about 85k
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Joined: May 2010
Posts: 59
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I feel ya bro, looking for slightly stiffer, yet good feeling shocks myself. Them stock shocks just are not meant for my fat 250# *** and the woman (120#) at the same time. They ride fine for me alone, just not the two of us.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 352
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From: Philadelphia, PA area
I am 185 and the woman is 120 and they are fine. When I ride alone they are close to excessive. It stiffens the ride to almost rigid. If your like 225-250 they seem to be good. My dad rides with no problem on them but when I hit bumps it seems like they don't even move. Hope this helps. If you want pics or have any questions pm me. My sig is before I changed out the rear fender and changed the shocks.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,562
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
Do not get HD springs. The progressive standard springs are much more stiff than the stock ones. You will be fine with standard springs. Your ride will be more firm and harsh either way though. I had tried both standard and HD springs at about your weight. Standard and you will not bottom.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
Why do you want cheap? If you buy cheap there is no certainty you will get a better ride, or cure bottoming. Whatever you do, do NOT buy new shocks in a box off the shelf. Find a supplier who will build them for you, so the springs are the right strength. Better still phone HDF sponsor Motorcycle Metal and get a custom pair. That is how I cured bottoming out on my dresser. I only ride my Dyna solo. Buy well once, instead of splashing around cheap many times!
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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
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I don't find many that think the progressive shocks are an upgrade over the sock harley, I've read many are not happy. The least expensive quality shock I think are the Ricors at about $500-$600. Ricor will custom spring and valve them based on your weight and riding style. The sport tune is very stiff. More expensive shocks will give you the ability to adjust valving real time.
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