I was in the market for new shocks for my 07 1200C. After some confusion with all the part number changes and after market vendors, I spoke with Justin at Progressive. He cleared up the number changes and recommended 12" 412 HDs for me. I contacted One Stop Moto last Friday, ordered over the phone and received the shocks yesterday-$237 total. Installed the shocks yesterday in about an hour. Just needed the wife to hold up the rear end (the bike's) while I took off the stockers and got one new shock installed. Short test ride showed improved ride. Stage 1 SE slip-ons and A/C coming Saturday.

Doug

 

Some wife ya got there,, holding up your rear end! Enjoy the smoother transition in the twisties now!

 

good choice, changed the front and rear to progressive's and love the twisties now..Ride safe..Mark...

 

I did the same plus fork springs,noticable better ride. Those stock shocks are marginal at best

 

How difficult is it for a not too talented wrench to change the fork springs?

 

Not at all difficult, a jack helps support the weight. Jack up enough to fully extend the forks, remove caps, remove springs, incert springs w/ spacersand replace and tighten caps. If your fork oil is close to ready to change now is the time. Mine only had 2000 mi. so I left the oil.

 

As DPete said, not difficult at all. I would suggest having a service manual.

Biggest challenges:
1 3/8" six sided socket - shallow one is avail from e-bay - approx $25, I got mine from AutZone for $7 & put a styrofoam wafer to reduce the depth. You need to have steady pressure (about 35lb) on the socket when removing/replacing the caps due to the spring. definitely makes a better ride.

 

What p/n's did you finally settle on getting? Were they the standard shocks or Heavy duty's? I am going the same route here in the next few months

 

I used the #4050C (old mod #) 12" 412 HDProgressive Rear shocks (slightly longer than stock) and the # 11-1527 front springs (recomended # for my '05 1200C) I highly recomend both mods.

 

I just received my 412-4009's from Eastern Performance. These are the 13.5" Standard Duty, which I prefer on my 2005 1200R (solo rider).
The best part... I paid $129 including quick (3 days) shipping.
Happy New Year indeed!