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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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Default RE: 'thomasf59' your Progressive shocks

Glad you posted the pics. as I was curious as to how it looked with 12.5".

 
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Some additional information. The lighter spring rate starts with 12.5" shocks. So 11"-12" use a stiffer spring rate. 12.5"-14.25" in. use a softer spring rate. So 12.5" and above should provide a more plush ride than the shorter shocks (at least in theory).

If anybody has a picture of their bike with 13" progressive 412 shocks it would be nice if you could post it. I was torn between 12.5" and 13" and still wonder what my bike would have looked like with 13" shocks.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 06:37 AM
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Default RE: 'thomasf59' your Progressive shocks

Roadsters come stock with 13.25" shocks if your curious as to the look.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Great information... I'll be heading down this path soon. Thanks to all....
 
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