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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 08:45 AM
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well got the progressive mono tubes and the 412's on yesterday so we will see how she does today if it don't rain ,, calling for rain all this next week. set the 412's on #2 setting and will start from there, 2005 ultra, took about 6 1/2 hrs to do it all.

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nothing like the whip being road worthy and on a rain delay/hold pattern. Yes, you can ride in the rain, I too have ridden in the rain but it isn't optimal (said for those who may post up about riding in the rain, snow, sleet or any other extreme out there).

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Am I missing something? I see 412's, 970's and 944's on their site, but no 912's.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2015 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Eunoterpsia
nothing like the whip being road worthy and on a rain delay/hold pattern. Yes, you can ride in the rain, I too have ridden in the rain but it isn't optimal (said for those who may post up about riding in the rain, snow, sleet or any other extreme out there).

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why yes i ride in the rain ,, i ride all year unless snow flys,, just saying rain all next week

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Originally Posted by just plain john
Am I missing something? I see 412's, 970's and 944's on their site, but no 912's.

woops i meant 412's ,,, corrected thanks

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Just curious to see how the 412's worked out on your bagger? You running standard or hd spring? Thanks for any input.
 
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Just curious to see how the 412's worked out on your bagger? You running standard or hd spring? Thanks for any input.

seams a lil smother on the rear , had to take them down to the #1 setting tho @2 they were a lil stiff for one up ,, up front the progressive mono tubes ,, dont seam to make a diff. tho ,, lil stiff and i only installed 1 u-clip,,, std spring

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Originally Posted by jmn1960
up front the progressive mono tubes ,, dont seam to make a diff. tho ,, lil stiff and i only installed 1 u-clip,,, std spring

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When you say you don't feel any difference, EXPLAIN. Were you expecting it to be smoother, or did you go do some curves and cornering to test it???
 
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better handeling ,, yes ,, both front and rear ,, better ride ,, no ,, seams about the same as stock set up


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I asked because I'm looking to do upgrades, in the spring (no pun) and have been taking notes and checking pricing and suppliers.
Many opinions and the prices front & rear range from $600 to $2500+.
All the information I've seen basically states the comfort comes from the rear and handling from the front. Yes the rear should also improve handling, but the trick is handling and comfort $$ - even more so, if you're looking for results while lowering $$$.
Give them a while to break-in, for you to get comfortable with them, test them some more, and let us know.
 
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