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LTD
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« on: February 22, 2015, 05:48:01 PM »
Going with progressive 412 heavy duties as replacements for the oem rear shocks. What size was oem? was it 13 inch? let me know.
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TJ
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« Reply #1 on: February 22, 2015, 05:48:54 PM »
yes...
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« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2015, 07:26:28 PM »
I put the 412 heavy on and got a VERY rough ride , had to send them back to be softened up.
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« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2015, 03:36:00 AM »
how much do you weigh Lazy?

Also, although I agree stock rear shock length is 13", I just mounted 2 - 12.5" Progressive Heavy Duty (HD) 444's on my Valk' Tourer and height from the floor to the rear fender was identical to stock.  Sag was also identical; or 3/4".
-Stock shock rear spring load adjustment setting = 3
-Prog' HD 444' rear spring load adjustment setting = all the way up, softest setting.

I'm 5'10", with a 32" inseam; 185lbs wet
Ride two-up ~ 20% of the time.
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« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2015, 08:00:04 AM »
Quote from: LTD on February 22, 2015, 05:48:01 PM
Going with progressive 412 heavy duties as replacements for the oem rear shocks. What size was oem? was it 13 inch? let me know.

From the Progressive Suspension website...

Notes
•Heavy Duty Applications are recommended for riders that are 250lbs or more or for riders who ride 2 up over 50% of the time.

Give due consideration to whether one or both of these apply in your situation, Scott.
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LTD
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« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2015, 07:46:31 AM »
Finally got the progressive 412 heavy duties on and wished I had done this five years ago its like a new bike.
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