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Old 08-20-2017, 09:32 AM   #16
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Don't go with the 12" shocks, when I tried 12" I kept bottoming out.
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Old 08-20-2017, 09:53 AM   #17
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On my Nomad I went with 12" HD but I'm only 180lb . I've always kept the setting at 3 . It's somewhat of a stiffer ride but I like it . I haven't had any issues with bottoming out even with a passenger but like Mas said I would go with 13" . If you plan on doing long trips with lots of weight and a passenger you'll be happier with 13" HD .
 
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Old 08-20-2017, 03:26 PM   #18
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ordered the 13s and the strangest thing happened when I was checking out a Grasshopper Backrest fell in My Cart . OOPS . Thanks Guys !
 
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Old 12-17-2017, 02:39 PM   #19
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Since all shocks, stock especially, are worn out by 20,000 miles it's just as important that the shocks are rebuildable. By worn out I mean the dampening is shot by 20k miles. Stock shocks cannot be rebuilt so by 20k they are nothing but springs. Quality aftermarket shocks are worth the bucks because they can be rebuilt. Cheap aftermarket are worse the stock shocks, not worth the money.
 
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Old 12-17-2017, 07:19 PM   #20
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I had just finished my front end rebuild with progressive springs and also did the head bearing while I was at it . I was totally amazed with the handling .

I'm ordering the progressive 412 HD also to complete the suspension upgrade . I went with the 13" to match the stock height of the bike . I know it'll be a bit of a pain to adjust the load but the price of these is more in my budget .

The part # is 412-4221C

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Interesting. I just did an ebay search for the 13in 412 HD PN 412-4221C and when I did the compatibility match for my 2007 Nomad it came back as not compatible. I put 440HDs on my 07 Triumph Rocket 3 and 412s on my Harley Superglide and they were great. To me the HDs were way to stiff on my Rocket though. I'd have gotten standard had I to do it again.

I just sent a note to the ebay vendor asking why this shows as incompatible when riders are using that shock on their Nomads
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Old 12-20-2017, 03:20 PM   #21
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412hd

I put the HD's on my 1600 and rebuilt the forks at the same time. Incredible difference. I'm 240 and ride alone - mine are on the 2nd setting.
 
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I put the HD's on my 1600 and rebuilt the forks at the same time. Incredible difference. I'm 240 and ride alone - mine are on the 2nd setting.
And I just received a note back from the ebay vendor, that the Nomad takes the 440s. I even told them that guys on our web site are installing 412s. I wonder what the difference is.

At my weight of 215+ I'll go with the 412 HDs.
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Old 12-20-2017, 05:31 PM   #23
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get the 412HD, you will be disappointed if you get the standard
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Old 12-23-2017, 04:18 PM   #24
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I put 13" 412 HD's on my 2001 Nomad, I'm very happy! 270 #'s for me and 200 #'s for the wife.
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Old 12-25-2017, 01:57 AM   #25
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In the continuing saga of what shock our Nomads take I was doing a web search for Fire & Steel accessories today and came upon an a site that is offering 412 HDs for the Nomad @ $269.00 delivered. I was just about ready to pull the trigger when I realized they were 12 inches.

Gotta read the fine print.
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Old 12-25-2017, 09:18 AM   #26
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The 412 series shocks will not work on the 1600 without the following note from the Progressive website.

Model Notes
R39 - Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan Classic & Nomad requires # 5011-054 spacer kit to install shocks (does not apply to 812 Series). Available from Progressive Suspension or 14mm I.D. flat washers could be substituted.

Instead of guessing or taking what some ebay vendor or other site tells you, just check with the manufacturer.

https://www.progressivesuspension.com/
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The 412 series shocks will not work on the 1600 without the following note from the Progressive website.

Model Notes
R39 - Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan Classic & Nomad requires # 5011-054 spacer kit to install shocks (does not apply to 812 Series). Available from Progressive Suspension or 14mm I.D. flat washers could be substituted.

Instead of guessing or taking what some ebay vendor or other site tells you, just check with the manufacturer.

https://www.progressivesuspension.com/
Yup. I checked the Progressive web site when I bought the 440s for the Rocket and then at Sturgis in 2015 a friend and I spent some time the Progressive guys at their booth. It was very educational.

And yes, agree on the ebay vendor. The funny thing though is that he said "according to the Progressive application chart.....". Obviously didn't know what he was talking about.
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