412 shock upgrade-time for upgrade...advice?

[98 T]

I have some 412's  on my bike that are about 4 years old I would guess.  I had  new fork springs put in at the same time... and I remember there was a  big improvement to the ride over the  stocks and springs..... .but now I'm thinking it's still a little harsh riding.  Doesn't take bumps  and potholes as well as I think is should.... but it really hit home after  I test drove a 2010 Victory Crossroads for about 45 minutes and wow- what a smooth ride...  You almost feel disconnected from the road as is swallows up the bumps.


I really noticed the difference when I drove home on my Valk over the same road I had just test drove the Victory on earlier.  Made me think I need a change of shocks. They told me there was an air-monoshock on the Victory.  Got me to thinking if a set of 440's is alot better...maybe worth the  $$.

The older I get, the more it's all about comfort.  I saw a post yesterday about whether or not to rebuild 412's....   Maybe it's time for oil change in the forks too?  The shock pre-load is about in the middle position right now...  I never ride  2 up and don't run  heavily loaded very often.

I have  cousin who puts  Ohlen's on all his Beemer's and Ducatis... but that's way to outta my price range.   I think he pays about $3400 for Ohlens' front and back.....

So I'm stuck in reality here trying to make my Valk a little smoother over the bumps.


Loth

[eric in md]

i got a set of brand new 416 air shocks for sale first 300 bucks gets them

[junior]

i would snap them up loth i have the 416s in mine and they ride well even 2 up i run about 40 psi in them but then again i am a fattie