Progressive 430 and 412 shocks
11-24-2008, 11:47 AM
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Progressive 430 and 412 shocks
Can someone out there tell me if there is a significant difference in the ride between the Progressive 412 and 430 shocks. I know there is about a $300 difference in price and I don't mind paying it if I'm going to get a lot better ride than with the 412. Thanks
11-24-2008, 01:23 PM
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They're essentially the same perfprmance wise, one just looks better and has a tool-less adjustment. Same valving, same spring rate. I aksed Justin from Progressive a while back and that was his answer.
11-24-2008, 01:26 PM
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I would go with the 440's.
11-24-2008, 07:39 PM
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The 412's will cure bottoming out from the stock Harley shocks. Beyond that, it would take a very sensitive azz to tell the difference.
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I have the 412's and they work great. Much better ride.
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11-25-2008, 01:00 PM
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Thanks for all the responses. I think I'll save the money and go with 412 Standards. I weigh 170 and never ride two up.
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