Which Shocks

jcmusic · 2010-08-14 13:58:07

These might work for you (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190267687528&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT)

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Aug 14, 2010 | 09:02 PM

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These might work for you

Aug 14, 2010 | 09:07 PM

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Aug 15, 2010 | 01:56 AM

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If your not looking to spend a pile of cash the 412's are really hard to beat. Don't be fooled, they are not high end shocks.....not by a long shot, but they are good shocks for the money. I ran 3 different sets of 412's in various lengths over the past few years and they are better than what comes on our Dyna's from the factory. Myself, I highly recommend the Heavy Duty version if two up riding is the plan, and the standard rated 412's if your almost always just a solo guy.

Aug 15, 2010 | 06:41 AM

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No I actully measured them with wheels on the ground, I think I have decided to go with the Progressive 412's. I like the chrome more than the black, thanks for all your imput I may try the air later. I think anything is going to be better than the OEM shocks.

Jay

If the 412's is what you decieded on, I don't think you will be sorry. They are for sure better than OEM.

Aug 15, 2010 | 08:40 AM

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Thanks bro that's the kinda info I was looking for!!!

Jay

Aug 15, 2010 | 08:41 AM

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If the 412's is what you decieded on, I don't think you will be sorry. They are for sure better than OEM.

I was kinda thinking the same thing, thanls alot!!!

Jay

Aug 15, 2010 | 08:53 AM

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I have done some research and narrowed it down to two, the Progressive 412's or some air shocks. I ride mostly 2 up I weigh 170 lbs and the wife weighs 110, so around 280 total lbs. Which shock would be better for riding comfort?

Jay

A hydrulic shock will alway be better then a air shock, if you want to go air shock there are only two worth using for 2 up if you want comfort, first is the AIR FX, it is a single body shock for (softail models) dual all others, that has pre load damping built right in to them. It is closest to hydrulic shock there is, second is platnum air, they allow you to set your own damping, progressive air shock is not to bad but not as good as AirFX and platitum set up, while Legends was first air shock on market they are basicly an air bag set up, great for dump trucks not so good for motorcycles. Progressive shocks hydrulic style are very good set up. Many of the online dealers have great prices on the shock, dumbassbiker has great deals on Air FX models but they sell everbodys shocks, give the parts guys a call many can give you an idea of what is best. I have test all air shock and if it is my hard earned cash I am buying air fx or hydrulic set.
Bob