412 progressive
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412 progressive
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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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.
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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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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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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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
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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