Sportster Models 883, 883 Custom, 1200 Custom, 883L, 1200L, 1200S, 1200 Roadster, XR1200, and the Nightster.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

shocks

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:09 PM
  #1  
coze's Avatar
coze
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 334
Likes: 2
From: Aiken,SC.
Default shocks

Im thinking of putting new shocks on my bike,its more for appearance than performance as Im happy with the stock ones just want some all black ones,any suggestions?I dont want to raise the bike at all,also will I have to get the dealer to put em on or is it easy enough to do myself?
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:15 PM
  #2  
09sporty's Avatar
09sporty
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: Idaho
Default

It's easy to replace them, go with progressives (I don't know if they have black). I just put some progressives on my 1200C, and it puts the sport in sportster. Handling is waaaaaaay better!
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:28 PM
  #3  
papadop88's Avatar
papadop88
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,725
Likes: 2
From: Los Angeles
Default

I just ordered black progressive 412s 11" for my nightster. Part #412-4062B. That part number is for black 412s for nightsters.
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:34 PM
  #4  
HOTLAP's Avatar
HOTLAP
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 5,067
Likes: 394
From: Edmonton Alberta Canada
Default

If your happy with the performance of your shocks you can get shock covers in black, I have seen both hard and soft (nylon) ones.

Here are ome progressive shocks available in all black or black with chrome springs.
http://www.jpcycles.com/groups.aspx?...5-ab711fabf6e6
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:01 PM
  #5  
coze's Avatar
coze
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 334
Likes: 2
From: Aiken,SC.
Default

thanks papadop88 for the #
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 09:19 PM
  #6  
Bacon_Grease's Avatar
Bacon_Grease
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,073
Likes: 6
Default

Originally Posted by coze
Im thinking of putting new shocks on my bike,its more for appearance than performance as Im happy with the stock ones just want some all black ones,any suggestions?I dont want to raise the bike at all,also will I have to get the dealer to put em on or is it easy enough to do myself?
My Progressive 413's are all black and they're pretty cheap (about $200). Unfortunately, they're excellent shocks and they'll make the bike handle like it's supposed to. Seriously, it's a whole new bike with them.

As for changing them, you'll need a bike lift. If you have one, you'll spend an hour on it. If you don't, buy one at Sear's and you'll pay for it on this one job.

I have a thread on changing mine somewhere (I'm on the road and I don't have the link.) It's incredibly easy to do.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rhacmebossier
Touring Parts
2
Jan 7, 2015 10:11 PM
Skitzer
Want To Buy Motorcycles/Parts/Accessories
3
Sep 17, 2013 12:47 PM
trozenhorse
Want To Buy Motorcycles/Parts/Accessories
0
Oct 19, 2010 08:23 PM
Blufin32
Dyna Glide Models
6
Mar 28, 2010 08:02 PM
rounder
Dyna Glide Models
1
Feb 14, 2009 03:28 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:15 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE