PROGRESSIVE 412/430/440s ? Help me pick

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Mar 21, 2011 | 06:09 PM

#11

CKS

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Originally Posted by DSnoopy

Not trying to be a smartass, but did you try adjusting them? Did it help at all?

Yep, Have them backed out all the way & are way (WAY) to stiff for 1UP.

Mar 21, 2011 | 06:24 PM

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grbrown

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The lower you go with shocks the more you should spend on them! Travel reduces with shock length, so does quality of ride, so spending more should get better damping control and ride quality. Personally I wouldn't fit short shocks, especially if you have designs on a riding buddy. Then you will need to spend on shocks to give her as comfortable a ride as she deserves!

Mar 21, 2011 | 06:24 PM

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jwright302

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I have the 430s on my 07 SB, 12 inchers. I really like them, You can adjust them by hand and when I ride solo I have them adjusted all the way out. I'm about 185lbs with my gear on. I talked to a guy from progressive and he suggested 430s for me and I'm glad I listened. Good luck deciding and if you can't call and talk to them, seem like decent people.

Mar 21, 2011 | 08:41 PM

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parts eeter

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Originally Posted by CKS

Yep, Have them backed out all the way & are way (WAY) to stiff for 1UP.

Hey CKS, What do you weigh? What length did you choose?

Mar 21, 2011 | 08:50 PM

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CKS

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Originally Posted by parts eeter

Hey CKS, What do you weigh? What length did you choose?

I weigh 220+, I installed stock length - I think it was 12.5".

Mar 21, 2011 | 09:04 PM

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parts eeter

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Originally Posted by CKS

I weigh 220+, I installed stock length - I think it was 12.5".

Interesting.... I weigh 265lbs and am on the fence about HD or Standard springs..

Did you by chance get a loaded sag measurement with you on the bike? I usually shoot for 1 inch loaded sag when adjusting spring tension.

To me the stock street bob shock springs are ok,but the stock shocks are way underdamped for my weight and allow far too much movement compared to the reworked front end on my ride. I just wonder if I should go with standard length and standard springs when I buy mine, which I need to do immediately before riding season is in full swing.