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Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Hartford, AL
Guess that depends on what bike you intend to put them on. At Thunder Beach last weekend I was talking to one of the salesmen/techs at their booth while the GF was getting a broken nail clipped off by one of the other techs, and was commenting how I liked the 940's and asked about the lighter springs, but felt I didn't really need them. His comment was the 940 work best with the EG/RG with the tourpak because the extra weight makes them ride better. Progressive makes a host of shocks with different spring rate and height. I went with the 940's for the lower ride height and longer travel they have. Very satisfied with the results and my choice.
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Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Fl
I paid $210 for a pair of HD 412 shocks, 11.5 inch length. They lowered the bike a bit, and out performed the stock shocks to boot. All I require in a shock is that it not allow the bike to bottom out, and not bounce me out of the seat. With the preload adjustment I can do that with these shocks. Note that I have the heavy duty ones, as I most often ride two up, and that is around 350 lbs with the two of us. You want world class shock performance it's out there, at 3 or 4 times the price. My bike is a touring bike, not a canyon carver, so for me these do the job, it all depends on what you are looking for.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: So Cal
the 412 may be better than stock for some but that is progressives entry level good shock (of the good-better-best selection) If your stock shocks arnt blown Id wait until you can get 440, 940 or Im told by jason at Progressive the 970 will fit a FL or the high end stuff Ohlins, Works, Terrycable
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 58
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From: Va
I sent my stock shocks to bitchn baggers. Gave them all the specs... how and where I ride, my weight and ol ladys weight. How often I ride 2 up. They modified the stock shocks to me/my bike. Got them cut down by 1 1/4 inch. Been on 3-4 rides since I had them on, works nice. Supposed to be 1/2 inch lower then SG. I ride EG - dont ride with the tour pack. I didnt put air back in, but I didnt think about it until after riding, the ride is nice, I guess I need a little air in there but not sure. I dont bottom out, but Virginia has nice smooth rodes for the most part I think.
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 493
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From: SoCal
I found the Progressives too stiff and too easy to bottom out. I prefer the stock, 12" or 13", shocks with thicker oil.
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