Hi

How does Progressive 412 11" handle on my Nightster with passenger? Im asking this, due I dont have any passenger seat on it, yet. Dont wanna get one, but now it seems to be a must.

My weight:182lb
Wife weight: 127lb

Do I need shock upgrade with new seat if I wanna give her a ride only few times a season?

 

If she only rides a few times a season roll up a towel and lay it on the rear fender

 

The 11" would not give you significant change over stock.
Go with 11.5" or 12 inch progressive 412's . I ride 2-up with my wife, I'm about 200lbs with gear on and she's 130lbs with gear. I chose the 412's with standard springs, No bottoming out and ride was better than stock. The half inch does make a difference! A lot of ppl here are going with 12-13" length shocks. Do a search on 412's thread lots of useful info.

 

In Finland stock shocks are 13.5". Previous owner changed the 11" Progressives. I do have those OEM's left, but those are too high for my taste. You didnt mention, what lenght do you have, 11.5"?

 

Few times a season...for how many miles?

Based on above you could probably just get a two-up set (and switch between solo and 2 up).

Shocks. Your OEMs will likely bottom put constantly "yet a few times a season" which you may be able to adjust to.

IMHO, seat first then shocks. 11.5 will still retain the stance but may not add to 2up comfort, 12.5 is better for 2 up.

 

Yes 11.5" My nightster came with 11" stock. So the progressive 412's was a big improvement over stock dats fer sure. : D

 

i ride 2 up all the time, bought me a suction seat and upgraded to 12 or 13" HD progressives (can't remember the height but i know i went tall) . now that I look back the HD part was not necessary

 

Good stuff guys. Suspension travel almost always equals ride quality.

 

I bought some 11.5 412HD's for my 1200C. No more bottoming out and im 230 and my girl is about 140. Check ebay. I got mine for $200 with free shipping.