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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 12:46 PM
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Question Nightster Progressive Shock Pic Request

Hi I have been looking on the forum for some pics and insight but was unsuccessful I want to upgrade my shocks on my nightster to something a little better I was looking at the Progressive 412's and I weight about 140 and I am going to do a little bit of two up and my woman is about 110 so with that being said should I get the standard duty or heavy duty shocks? And what length should I get with out ruining the look of the bike I know stock is 11" but a little more travel would be nice for two up and some rough roads, 11.5" or 12".
So with that being said does anyone have knowledge they would like to share and PICS if possible of a Nightster with 11.5" or 12" progressive 412's?
Thanks for your help it is always appreciated.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Here's a few pics of mine with the black 11.5" 412 Progressives. Overall opinion? Better than stock (duh) but not that great.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 03:59 PM
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That is one sweet lookin' ride Werbeck!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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Sweet 11.5" look pretty good. Thanks
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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nice ride werbeck,what kinda tires are those?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Thumbs up seat & shocks

Here is mine with 11" 412's and a Mustang "tripper" seat. Love the new ride.

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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by coze
nice ride werbeck,what kinda tires are those?
Thanks, those are Avon Venoms.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Willie D
Here is mine with 11" 412's and a Mustang "tripper" seat. Love the new ride.

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Looks good Willie D., is the seat much more comfortable than stock?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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yea i too have a mustang tripper seat and its such an improvement over stock
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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I went with 11" 412 Progressive Shocks. Changes the ride completly, then I added the spring seat also.
 
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