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what is the price?
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: SoCal
Had stock shocks on my 08RK since when I bought it new. Didnt have too many complaints. Last week (~27K) left shock started to leak badly. Replacement time. Shopped and read alot. Finally settled for Progressive 412s with standard springs. Bought them from DirectHarleyParts.com. Great folks there and best price I could find with free shipping. Went with 12.5 inch which is only 1/2 inch less than stock. It was a compromise. Would have liked to go all the way down to the 12 inch SG length but was afraid I would regret it if I lost too much lean angle. Would have really preferred 440s or 940s but they cost twice as much or more.
First ride ~200 miles today. Two up (~300lbs total), and book air pressures in tires. Here is what I think: Tried click one and click two. For now, settled on click three (of five). Ride quality seems a bit better than stock but I am not sure if it really is or I just wanted it to be. Was on roads where the bumps and ridges are well known to me. I think it is a bit smoother and less jarring. But not dramatically so. May try click #4 next time. The 1/2 inch lowering is noticable and welcomed. (I am 5'7"). I was able to flat foot before but the extra little 1/2 inch is nice. Wonder if I should have went the full inch. I think if I could have justified the double cost I would have gone 440 or 940 for sure. But for what I paid I am reasonable happy but not seeing giant improvement. Except it is important to note that they are not leaking
trout31
First ride ~200 miles today. Two up (~300lbs total), and book air pressures in tires. Here is what I think: Tried click one and click two. For now, settled on click three (of five). Ride quality seems a bit better than stock but I am not sure if it really is or I just wanted it to be. Was on roads where the bumps and ridges are well known to me. I think it is a bit smoother and less jarring. But not dramatically so. May try click #4 next time. The 1/2 inch lowering is noticable and welcomed. (I am 5'7"). I was able to flat foot before but the extra little 1/2 inch is nice. Wonder if I should have went the full inch. I think if I could have justified the double cost I would have gone 440 or 940 for sure. But for what I paid I am reasonable happy but not seeing giant improvement. Except it is important to note that they are not leaking
trout31
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