13 inch progressive shocks?

lonewolf · 05-30-2011, 06:46 AM

My new V&H pipes are scraping, when riding two up. Besides both of us going on diets, what are my choices for getting some more clearance ? Was thinking of going with a 13 inch progressive shock ? any suggestions ? thanks in advance.

**Jared** · 05-30-2011, 09:57 AM

Are you riding with 30psi in your stock shocks?

lonewolf · 05-30-2011, 04:50 PM

Put an air balance kit in mine, but am taking back out. With the air balance kit in, im slowly loosing pressure, plus end up having to remove the seat to check/refill any way. So goin back to stock shock setup, and will give it a try at higher psi. I believe 43 is max ??

cactusjack · 05-30-2011, 04:58 PM

What size car tire are you using? After I put a car tire on my bike, I started scraping my Cobra pipes going in and out of my driveway, because it lowered it quite a bit.

lonewolf · 05-30-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

What size car tire are you using? After I put a car tire on my bike, I started scraping my Cobra pipes going in and out of my driveway, because it lowered it quite a bit.

sp 5000 dunlop 195/60/16

**Jared** · 05-30-2011, 05:31 PM

The smaller car tire and a linking balance kit are both going to have a large effect on ground clearance. When installing the balance kit, make sure you use a LOT of tape to prevent the leaks.

cactusjack · 05-30-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

What size car tire are you using? After I put a car tire on my bike, I started scraping my Cobra pipes going in and out of my driveway, because it lowered it quite a bit.

sp 5000 dunlop 195/60/16

Yep, same tire I had. You probably lost close to 1" ground clearance when you installed that tire.

**coacha** · 05-30-2011, 05:50 PM

That is the one thing I don't like about the CT on mine is the loss of clearance. Of course if I would lose some weight and not be such a fat @ss, that would help too ;)

lonewolf · 05-30-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CoachA

That is the one thing I don't like about the CT on mine is the loss of clearance. Of course if I would lose some weight and not be such a fat @ss, that would help too ;)

ME 2 !!!!!!

**MAS Tequila** · 05-30-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

My new V&H pipes are scraping, when riding two up. Besides both of us going on diets, what are my choices for getting some more clearance ? Was thinking of going with a 13 inch progressive shock ? any suggestions ? thanks in advance.

I can't say enough good about the 13" 412s on mine.

That was hands down the best change I made. No more ever having to worry about air pressure in the shocks.

Try a 205/65/16 next time. I think you'll like it better. There are many more choices over the 195 and they generally cost less.

MT

lonewolf · 05-31-2011, 06:01 AM

Is there anything to gain using a 440 over a 412 ? amazon has the 412's for about $250. all the 440's ive seen are pushing $500 or better. or is it apples and oranges ???

**MAS Tequila** · 05-31-2011, 07:15 AM

The 440s are more adjustable than the 412s, they also cary a lifetime warranty.

I have 13" 412 HDs on my bike and a set of 440 HDs 11 1/2" that I ran for a while.

The 440s are looking for a new home.

MT

lonewolf · 05-31-2011, 07:56 AM

Is there a difference in shocks between the 1500 and 1600 ?

coot · 05-31-2011, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf

Is there anything to gain using a 440 over a 412 ? amazon has the 412's for about $250. all the 440's ive seen are pushing $500 or better. or is it apples and oranges ???

Price for (412-4213 Progressive) from Phat Performance is $215.00 on todays price list.

Bdog · 06-11-2011, 08:05 AM

When you change to progressive rear shocks...do yourself a favour and get the front spring kit too. No more mushy front end. Great handling improvement too.

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lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	13 inch progressive shocks? Put an air balance kit in mine, but am taking back out. With the air balance kit in, im slowly loosing pressure, plus end up having to remove the seat to check/refill any way. So goin back to stock shock setup, and will give it a try at higher psi. I believe 43 is max ?? __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	13 inch progressive shocks? The smaller car tire and a linking balance kit are both going to have a large effect on ground clearance. When installing the balance kit, make sure you use a LOT of tape to prevent the leaks. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	13 inch progressive shocks? That is the one thing I don't like about the CT on mine is the loss of clearance. Of course if I would lose some weight and not be such a fat @ss, that would help too ;) __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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lonewolf Advanced Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: central mn. Posts: 545	13 inch progressive shocks? Is there anything to gain using a 440 over a 412 ? amazon has the 412's for about $250. all the 440's ive seen are pushing $500 or better. or is it apples and oranges ??? __________________ Kawanow # 370 2007 red and titanium nomad Darksider
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MAS Tequila Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Psychiatric Ward FL Posts: 3,429	13 inch progressive shocks? The 440s are more adjustable than the 412s, they also cary a lifetime warranty. I have 13" 412 HDs on my bike and a set of 440 HDs 11 1/2" that I ran for a while. The 440s are looking for a new home. MT __________________ MT 2016 FLHP Psychiatric Ward FL VBA 936
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