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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 05:40 AM
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Looking to lower my 09 rk 1 in, and was looking at the 412 progressives and they seem nice and affordable... Anyone have good reviews in these shocks? And should I get the standard or heavy duty ? I'm about 160lbs and usually ride solo but two up every now and then
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 07:01 AM
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My Road King Classic had 1" shorter Progressive 412 on it when I bought it, they were OK if I was alone but when I would have my 125lb GF on the bike with me they would bottom out all the time, even at the stiffest setting.

I purchased the Progressive 430's and am very impressed with them. Smooth ride yet never bottom out. I think they were around $380 for the pair.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 08:49 AM
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The low line progressive shocks are nothing to write home about but if the stock shocks are OK to you, you may OK with them?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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The stocks are ok , just trying to lower the bike down about an inch to get my feet on the ground better , I don't want to spend a rediculous amount on shocks but I can look at the 430s I guess ... I checked with dennis Kirk and they don't have heavy duty 412s ... Where can I find a place with the heavy duty ones ?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Alias69
The stocks are ok , just trying to lower the bike down about an inch to get my feet on the ground better , I don't want to spend a rediculous amount on shocks but I can look at the 430s I guess ... I checked with dennis Kirk and they don't have heavy duty 412s ... Where can I find a place with the heavy duty ones ?
http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/...OG-412&CartID=
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Best prices I found was. Jcmotors.com. $206 shipped.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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I've been lucky with the 412's on my past bikes, and now my new to me 2001 RKC
has it.
It originally came with the stock 13" air shocks, I have a 31" inseam so I went with the 12" 412's with the heavy duty springs. I contemplated on getting the Lowprofile air shocks that HD offers, but I remember having that on my 06 RK and I didnt like it as much.
Anyway, combined with the mustang seat it makes the ride a lot better compared to stock.
ETA: I got my heavy duty ones from JPcycles
 
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