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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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Hello folks. I ride alot of two up on my 1200c.with stock shocks. Not good! What shocks should I get and how much and where from? Thanks
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Old Jun 9, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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I run Progressive 412's (Heavy Duty) 12" . I ride 2 up all the time also, and only have to use the middle setting. When hauling passenger + luggage, I go to the next setting. When riding solo, I ride on the second softestsetting.

Eastern Performance is where I got mine from. They have them right now for 185.00 + FREE shipping!

http://www.easternperformance.com/in...roducts_id=218

You may want to call them to confirm fitment.

Also spend the extra 100.00 and find some Progressive Fork Springs too. Not too hard of an install, and WELL worth it! For 300.00 totalyou will have a MUCh better handling ride. Especially for 2-UP riding.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 01:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: itsshemp

I run Progressive 412's (Heavy Duty) 12" . I ride 2 up all the time also, and only have to use the middle setting. When hauling passenger + luggage, I go to the next setting. When riding solo, I ride on the second softestsetting.

Eastern Performance is where I got mine from. They have them right now for 185.00 + FREE shipping!

http://www.easternperformance.com/in...roducts_id=218

You may want to call them to confirm fitment.

Also spend the extra 100.00 and find some Progressive Fork Springs too. Not too hard of an install, and WELL worth it! For 300.00 totalyou will have a MUCh better handling ride. Especially for 2-UP riding.
I'd second this answer and PS, if you do a lot of 2up riding I don't recommend lowering the back or front. I got 412's (standard as I am only 150lbs and wife 110lbs) in 12" and it doesn't bottom out any more (ok it did once but it was a huge bump).

Cheers,
Mac
 
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