Going to get some new shocks looking at Progressive 412 I don't want to loose any height at the back are the stock shocks 12.5" or 13".? The 13" are $80 bucks more before taxes($500 CDN). The better half has long legs and with peg extenders she is still cramped. I'm not ready to go the Goldwing route yet I like my motorcycle to look like a motorcycle.
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What is the correct shock length? S83
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Re: What is the correct shock length? S83
I just went and measured my stock one. 13" center to center of bolts.
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Is that 13" measurement,.....was it measured with the wheel off the ground?
I seem to recall that he Stock Shocks were longer, eye-to-eye with off the bike,...and for a reason.
I seem to recall that he Stock Shocks were longer, eye-to-eye with off the bike,...and for a reason.
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Thanks Herb that is the kind of luck I have 13" it is and $500 before taxes. I guess that is cheaper than a new bike or getting a wife with a shorter inseam
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Designer it only lists 13" and under for the 412 so I'm thinking that it's 13" and the rest are to slam the bike a little.
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the rear wheel was off the ground.
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Wella Wella! That sure does make things easy,.......doesn't it!Uxbridge Brule wrote: ↑Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:17 pmDesigner it only lists 13" and under for the 412 so I'm thinking that it's 13" and the rest are to slam the bike a little.
I was pretty sure you went that far to be accurate. Good job!
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Thanks for the input guys. The shocks are on order and should be in early September I will start another thread on the install and how they ride.