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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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I have been considering changing out stock shocks for the Progressive 412's and going lower. Anyone out there done this already and what do you think of the ride difference over stock?

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I went with 412s on my wife's bike. 1/2 inch shorter than stock on a 07 1200L. Ride was much more comfortable, it also handles better. I would say it is the most worthwhile mod we have done to the bike.
 
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The 412 Progressive's are a BIG improvement over the stock shocks IMO, especially in the longer lengths. The 12.5" and longer Progressive's have a better spring rate than the stiffer shorter models.
 
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If you'e going shorter, you will notice little improvement in ride quality with Progressive 412s.
 
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I swapped 11'' stocks for 11'' black progressive and am very happy.
 
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I've got 412s on my bike, along with Progressive fork springs. The ride and handling is much improved, although I've got 13" 412s. I imagine the shorter ones would be a lot stiffer.
 
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I would never go shorter, I went with 13.5" 440s in the rear and Progrersssive fork springs and 7w BelRay fork oil in the front. As mentioned, both the ride and handling are greatly improved.
 
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hello there i went with 1/2 inch longer 412's on my sporty , best thing ive done for it/me yet much better ride and handling , i have a set of fork springs sitting here waiting to get installed to finish off the suspension upgrades.

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Went with 12.5" 412's on both my 04 and 01 Sportster .. Big improvement even thought the Stocks were 13.25" ...
 
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Originally Posted by EDdoc521
I have been considering changing out stock shocks for the Progressive 412's and going lower. Anyone out there done this already and what do you think of the ride difference over stock?

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I have just ordered a set of 11inch 412's for my 09 iron it has 13.5 stock shocks so good to hear the reviews/answers to your questions, cant wait to fit them, i have clamped the rear shocks down to see how it will look and love that slammed look, will add mine once its on the road.
 
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