I weigh 220lbs ish. I would like to carry people sometimes as well. I was thinkin Progressive 412s. I assume I should do heavy duty, maybe a 13". I'm also 6ft 1in. Does this sound like it will work out?
Thanks

 

Check out the Report at this LINK. Some good info, including comparison charts.

 

13" may be too long without doing something to the forks, you'll end up riding downhill all the time and you may make things worse. I put 412's w/ HD springs that were 12" and have to watch the angle of the stand when I park.

 

Helping out the front forks is a good idea. There is a Report HERE, with comp charts and a bunch of good info. Counter-intuitively, improving the front forks will make the rear shocks feel like they are working better.

HD Jiffy stands are very sturdy, I would not worry about going taller. I have 13" on my Low and have never had any problems.

When you go from a Sporty that comes stock with tall shocks and you lower it...that is when there can be an issue, since it may not lean over far enough.

btw, if you like the twistys, with taller rear shocks you will gain some ground clearance, plus the bike will fall into the turns easier...quicker steering.