Progressive 413
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Progressive 413
Well, I decided that since my shocks are blown at 5,000 miles I really didn't want to mess about with getting them replaced with the same ridiculous suspension the factory put on it.
I've been doing some research and I've been consulting with some extraordinarily skilled riders and I decided to skip the "typical" Progressive shocks and make the jump to the 15" Progressive 413 rear springs. I ordered a set from Donahue HD (http://www.donahuehd.com/) It was only fair since I have been bugging Brett Donahue to learn all his secrets to setting up his 1200R.
They just came in this morning. Impressive.
Mr. Happy sez "Once you go BLACK, you never go stock"
I went through and installed them in about half an hour or so and here's some pictures.
Mr. Happy thinks it's best to install the lower bolt first...
A little clearance issue? Play with the spacers and use a ball peen hammer. Just like working on an old Triumph!
Mind your torque values.....
Mr. Happy sez "A missing shock is better than a Harley shock!!!"
Mr. Happy sez "It's ready, let's ride - it's only a little rain..."
Mr. Happy finds a nice, dry place with a roof
Once I get a couple hundred miles on the bike, I'll write up a report on their performance. Initial test runs are very, very promising.
I've been doing some research and I've been consulting with some extraordinarily skilled riders and I decided to skip the "typical" Progressive shocks and make the jump to the 15" Progressive 413 rear springs. I ordered a set from Donahue HD (http://www.donahuehd.com/) It was only fair since I have been bugging Brett Donahue to learn all his secrets to setting up his 1200R.
They just came in this morning. Impressive.
Mr. Happy sez "Once you go BLACK, you never go stock"
I went through and installed them in about half an hour or so and here's some pictures.
Mr. Happy thinks it's best to install the lower bolt first...
A little clearance issue? Play with the spacers and use a ball peen hammer. Just like working on an old Triumph!
Mind your torque values.....
Mr. Happy sez "A missing shock is better than a Harley shock!!!"
Mr. Happy sez "It's ready, let's ride - it's only a little rain..."
Mr. Happy finds a nice, dry place with a roof
Once I get a couple hundred miles on the bike, I'll write up a report on their performance. Initial test runs are very, very promising.
Last edited by Bacon_Grease; Aug 16, 2008 at 06:06 PM.
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Fender sits up way too high for my tastes, but I really like the black shocks. I'm about to order the black 412's, but I will probably stick with 11" or 11.5". Looking forward to hearing how it rides.
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Sitting high is just one little trade off you have to make if you want handling.
Last edited by Bacon_Grease; Aug 16, 2008 at 06:56 PM.
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