Progressive 412 shocks
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I had to replace some cheap, slammed shocks on the 72. A fast 60 mile highway cruise (between 70 and 85) had me getting kicked clear off the seat over the terrible pavement seems and holes on our crappy freeway. The stock length is 11". To make sure it could handle these cow paths I went for 12 1/2" Progressives with 3.2" of travel. The instructions said with my weight I should set the preload to the 4th (stiff) notch but that turned out to be too much. The 3d notch, the middle, worked out great. I don't tense up when I see a pavement seam anymore, it glides right over them.
I did have to deal with the jiffy stand height. An aluminum block bolted to the foot fixed that. I don't push the bike very hard in the twisties but the extra clearance is fine by me.
I haven't grounded a foot peg or muffler since. The fender looks a little high but not when I sit on it.
I did have to deal with the jiffy stand height. An aluminum block bolted to the foot fixed that. I don't push the bike very hard in the twisties but the extra clearance is fine by me.
I haven't grounded a foot peg or muffler since. The fender looks a little high but not when I sit on it.
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Nov 16, 2021 11:52 AM
