11" Progressives on a WG?
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,165
Likes: 1,910
From: Doghouse... mostly
The powers that be in Wisconsin have put in countless hours into giving us the best possible combination of ride quality, stability, and comfort that can be attained without running into other unforseeable problems further down the road. Leave her alone, she looks good as she is. JM2C.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 5,699
Likes: 15
From: Qualicum Beach, B.C. CAN
You can get some Ikons that are 1" lowered, and put some heavier springs on them. Adjustable external rebound, internal compression.
I got stock shocks and added the next heavier springs for 2-up riding (when I hit 230# and the 'passenger' was 165#)
Good shocks and you can order them for your weight. Good price.
PM me for more info. I dealt with Dave in SF and couldn't be happier.
I got stock shocks and added the next heavier springs for 2-up riding (when I hit 230# and the 'passenger' was 165#)
Good shocks and you can order them for your weight. Good price.
PM me for more info. I dealt with Dave in SF and couldn't be happier.
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 59
Likes: 0
From: Twin Falls ,Idaho
I am at about 300 lbs and I have them on my fxd. I am going to put 12 inch Harley shocks on now. I cant take the hard ride any longer. The 11 inch 412 HD progressive shocks do not work for me.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 132
Likes: 0
From: PA
Just installed the 412 heavy duties on my 2010 WG, progressive recommended HD's for any rider over 225# they told me not to go shorter then 11.5'' that either the fender will need trimmed or take off the belt guard. After a couple hundred miles can tell you the ride is slightly stiffer set on the lowest setting and I have 3/4 -1 clearance between the guard & fender plus it looks bad ***
.
.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,871
Likes: 4
i have the 11in prog 412 looks bad *** i am 210 lbs and i have to tell you if i hit anytype of hole it chars the hell out of me i gave up ride quality for looks, you pay one way or anthother, i would pay 500 bucks all day long to get a good ride with a 11 in look, i also lowerd my front one in
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 134
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
The powers that be in Wisconsin have put in countless hours into giving us the best possible combination of ride quality, stability, and comfort that can be attained without running into other unforseeable problems further down the road. Leave her alone, she looks good as she is. JM2C.
BUT, that's whats fun, making it your own, and going through all the headaches and problems.
Ronimac: I am at about 300 lbs and I have them on my fxd. I am going to put 12 inch Harley shocks on now. I cant take the hard ride any longer. The 11 inch 412 HD progressive shocks do not work for me.
ak47dennis: Just installed the 412 heavy duties on my 2010 WG, progressive recommended HD's for any rider over 225# they told me not to go shorter then 11.5'' that either the fender will need trimmed or take off the belt guard. After a couple hundred miles can tell you the ride is slightly stiffer set on the lowest setting and I have 3/4 -1 clearance between the guard & fender plus it looks bad ***
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 8,750
Likes: 261
From: back home in Michigan
Your 2 cents is appreciated, and I can understand where you're coming from. Lol, I'm also into wrenching on cars, and usually one mod that I did, would lead to me having to do another one that I really didn't want to. BUT, that's whats fun, making it your own, and going through all the headaches and problems.
The ride was really that bad, huh? Did you have the preload at the highest setting?
So you went with the 11.5" shocks? I'm actually going to pull my belt guard off, so maybe I would be able to use the 11" shocks. Hmmmmmmmm.....I see a phone call to progressive in my future. Thanks again everyone
BUT, that's whats fun, making it your own, and going through all the headaches and problems.The ride was really that bad, huh? Did you have the preload at the highest setting?
So you went with the 11.5" shocks? I'm actually going to pull my belt guard off, so maybe I would be able to use the 11" shocks. Hmmmmmmmm.....I see a phone call to progressive in my future. Thanks again everyone
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,456
Likes: 11
From: PacNW; Beacon of Conservatism in a Sea of Liberals.......AZ Snowbird; Just another Conservative
My '06 with the 11" 412's... (also showing tank lift/shift; 2" front, 3/4" rear lift/shift)
Last edited by PKellyMc; Sep 28, 2010 at 07:00 AM.
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
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 8,750
Likes: 261
From: back home in Michigan
You know I bought some, was going to replace mine with them but decided not to after I heard stories about rough rides.....now my cuz put some 440's on his 71 SG and loved them. Wonder if the 440's would work on my 03 or on the newer WG's?