Rear shocks on a FXDC
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Cruiser
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Rear shocks on a FXDC
Thinking about getting some 11'' progressive 412 shocks, I don't know if I should get the heavy duty springs or standard, I ride solo most of the time, but do like to load up with the wife and go for weekend trip, I am about 210lbs she is about 140. stock shocks suck, any help would be great I only want to buy one pair instead buying **** three times like I usaully do.
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Steve
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Steve
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11'' 412's are going to be stiff either way, I have 12'' 412's on my superglide with standard springs and run them in the bottom setting (softest) I weigh about 210 and am thinking about going back to my 13'' Bordello shocks, they ride 10x's better than the 412's I have on now.
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I have the 11in Progressive standard. They are set how ever I got them from a board member. I'm 180 and ride solo almost all the time but I have ridden 2 up with no problems. The ride is a little rough but not that bad. Been on a 3hr ride and good to go.
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If the replacements are shorter then they will be a little stiffer. We ride on the 412's HD soft setting and the ride is just right. We have the standard replacement length. Looks much better than stock also.
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I had them on my 2007, same setup and I weigh 200. Very harsh ride borderline dangerous as it will bounce you off the seat is not paying attention.
I changed to 12.5 ricers and very satisfied.
I changed to 12.5 ricers and very satisfied.
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Ok, I got the 11" Progressives with the Heavy Duty Springs.....
STIFF as HELL....
when I first got them, felt like I just had solid struts.
So with my Barebones seat, U feel every bump in the road,
and on a big bump u get knocked off the seat (like atleast 6" off the seat).
BUT, with my Sundowner, that adds a lot of cussion. so it's ok with that.
I would NOT even get Progressives.
If fact, since I'm doing more miles on the bike, I may wanna go to 12.5" for the
better ride.
STIFF as HELL....
when I first got them, felt like I just had solid struts.
So with my Barebones seat, U feel every bump in the road,
and on a big bump u get knocked off the seat (like atleast 6" off the seat).
BUT, with my Sundowner, that adds a lot of cussion. so it's ok with that.
I would NOT even get Progressives.
If fact, since I'm doing more miles on the bike, I may wanna go to 12.5" for the
better ride.
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