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Old May 13, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Anybody recognize these shocks?-primer.jpg

In the thumbnail photo, I would really like to know what rear shocks these are, including the top cap.
 
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Looks like Progressive 812 vintage to me
 
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To me they look like Progressive 11 inch full covered 412's with a set of chrome top bolt covers. Everyone and their mother ran that setup on Shovel heads for years. That looks like the look that bike is after.
 
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Not sure, but I love the bike.
 
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1958 - The first rear brakes and hydraulic rear suspensions appear on the Duo-Glide.
 
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Originally Posted by bikerlaw
To me they look like Progressive 11 inch full covered 412's with a set of chrome top bolt covers. Everyone and their mother ran that setup on Shovel heads for years. That looks like the look that bike is after.
I think you hit it, I even found the top covers in the "Big Book". Thanks..........
 
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