SHocks, Shocks, and more shocks
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Cruiser
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SHocks, Shocks, and more shocks
I know this has been discussed a bunch, but I haven't found the answer I'm looking for. I have an 06 Bob and was looking to replace the rear shocks with 12" progressives. I don't want to lower it just get some better shocks. Whose done it, how hard is it, and what model did you go with 412s, 418s, or 440s?
And some posted that if you are replacing 12 for 12 you don't even need to jack the bike up, any truth in this?
Thanks
And some posted that if you are replacing 12 for 12 you don't even need to jack the bike up, any truth in this?
Thanks
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RE: SHocks, Shocks, and more shocks
I'd go with the 412's, they're pretty good and about 1/2 the cost of the 418 or 440's. As far as jacking up the bike, you're right, none needed as long as you do it one shock at a time, the swap should take less than a 1/2 hr. total. If you DO need to get a little more or less space to install the shock, it's easy to move the bike a little side to side and get more or less room as needed.
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RE: SHocks, Shocks, and more shocks
Roadrider, if you don't mind, what year FXDL do you have and are you getting the chrome or black 412's? The Progressive website shows every length but 11.5" for the later model Dynas like mine. 11.5" in chrome is just what I've been looking for to replace the shortened stock HD shocks that I have on my 2004.
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According to Progressive's specifications, the 412-4202C is 11 1/2 with 210/250 lbs springs and is chrome.
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I've put Progressive 412s on my FXRS as well as Progressive fork springs in the last couple of years and I couldn't be happier with the improvement. Both ends of the bike seem more tightly connected to the road. When I first got on the bike with the new fork springs, I noticed right away that the front end didn't compress like it used to. I wondered right off how the ride would be affected, because I could barely push down the forks with the handlebars while sitting on the bike, but after about 20K I can say the ride feels no rougher, just better. The fork springs were under $100 and were cheaper than HD fork springs. Jireh has 412 shocks for less than $200, last I looked.
Don't forget to loctite the shock bolts.
Don't forget to loctite the shock bolts.
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I'm putting Progressive 440's on the rear and Race Tech Cartridge Emulator w/ progressive springs on the front. Race Tech hasn't put a kit together for 49 mm forks, yet, and I'm sending mine to them to work it up this week or next. I want to improve the handling on corners,correct the brake dive, and give myself a better ride for solo and 2up riding. I've put almost 18,000 miles on my Street Bob and love it. Best bike I've ever owned. Jay