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TearlessTom
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« on: June 28, 2010, 08:33:41 PM »
Okay I think I have had a blow out with my 412's.  All the sudden my rear end got very soft. ( no puns please) I may try to send them in for a rebuild but I may need to upgrade.

Which is better for the Valk,  416s or 430?

I kinda like the idea of the air shocks but the 430's are more expensive so does that mean they are better.?

Does any one have experience with these.

Opinions Please?
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Tropic traveler
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Livin' the Valk, er, F6B life in Central Florida.

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« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2010, 08:49:12 PM »
I hear ya on the 412's. Angry
LH 412 on my Tourer sprang a leak just after the warranty was up. Replaced them with a nice used set of Interstate shocks.  cooldude
Kinda ruined my opinion of aftermarket shocks.

Love 'em!  Cool
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Colin
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« Reply #2 on: June 28, 2010, 10:22:26 PM »
I have the 416's and like the ride as does my SO  cooldude
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NITRO
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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2010, 09:58:48 AM »
I have the 440 HDs on my IS and think they're great. I can leave them at their softest setting while riding solo and have no bottoming out.
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FLAVALK
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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2010, 05:36:20 PM »
I've had the 412's for many years and never a problem except for surface rust on the springs. I pointed the rust out to the Progressive rep while at their tent during bike week many moons ago. He swapped them out for free while I watched. They were well out of warranty. No complaints here
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