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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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hey all,seen a lot of posts on the 412 and 440,s seems like the 418 is a little more adjustable.anyone using these or have any experience with them?got back issues and looking for the smoothest riding shock i can find in the 500 price range
 
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I had a pair of 12.5" 418's on when I rode 2-up (FXDXT); the wife bought herself a Low Rider and I found the 418's too stiff even on the lowest pre-load; went back to the stockers. I was using the 418's 'cause I lowered the bike <1" to get a better grip backing up etc. when 2-up. I contacted Progressive and wanted to get lighter springs but they don't make 'em for the 418's; I'm 200lbs in full riding gear, BTW. Spring changes are also difficult on 418's; not like the others with a top clip...so if your probably 250lbs or so they're great shocks, otherwise too stiff stock IMO
 
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Thanks for the info im 165 or so,was looking for shocks in the 12" range-stockers on my 08 fxdc are 12.6 so should lower it a bit but not lose too much travel tried air shocks just not for me
 
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