New suspension on its way

**voyager** · 02-25-2016, 04:09 PM

After reading all the reviews and getting tired of my bikes dipping, diving and bottoming out I've ordered new progressive springs for the front and and new set of 412s for the back. Will be a nice day project when the parts arrive. Looking forward to the ride and handling difference.

**Rasta** · 02-25-2016, 08:46 PM

Let us know how it goes and the improvements it has done for your ride.

Bdog · 02-27-2016, 07:48 PM

Kevin..very smart move. I did this about 8 yrs ago and love it.

**Iamriding** · 02-27-2016, 08:21 PM

Is there a reason people don't go for the 416 air shock? I like the adjustability given that I ride solo, two up, and also tour. Is it that most people who choose the 412s set it and forget it?

Not trying to be negative about the choice of the 412s. They're popular and there are lots of positive reviews.

Hope I'm not taking this off topic...just curious.

**Top Cat** · 02-27-2016, 08:46 PM

The price may be a factor.
416's are about $150 more than 412's I believe.

Bdog · 02-29-2016, 07:11 PM

I know nothing about the 416's, but the 412's are a great shock for the price. Check with progressive about their spring rates before ording to make sure you get the right ones. I'm on my second set now. The first ones were the normal spring rate and after 6yrs they were worn out. The second set are the hd ones and I ride with the second setting and third setting when loaded down for a trip.

02-25-2016, 04:09 PM	#1
voyager Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stony Plain, Alberta Posts: 694	New suspension on its way After reading all the reviews and getting tired of my bikes dipping, diving and bottoming out I've ordered new progressive springs for the front and and new set of 412s for the back. Will be a nice day project when the parts arrive. Looking forward to the ride and handling difference. __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts.........Mark Twain. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-25-2016, 08:46 PM	#2
Rasta Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ankeny Iowa Posts: 3,697	Let us know how it goes and the improvements it has done for your ride. __________________ VROC#34321 VBA#01867 2012 NCR Rally Savanna. IL. 2013 National Rally Estes Park, CO 2014 NC/SC Rally in the Ozarks, Mountain View AR 2014 NE US/Eastern Canada Rally,Lincoln NH 2015 VBA/VRA Eureka Springs AR 2015 Antlers Rally, Antlers OK. 2016 SCR Rally Salem MO. 2016 NCR Rally Hillsboro WI 2017 Eureka Springs AR 2017 National Rally Lake George NY 2004 Blue and Silver 1500 Nomad(RIP 9-26-19) 2000 Red and Silver 1500 Nomad 2012 Pearl White 1700 Voyager
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02-27-2016, 07:48 PM	#3
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Kevin..very smart move. I did this about 8 yrs ago and love it. __________________
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02-27-2016, 08:21 PM	#4
Iamriding Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 305	Is there a reason people don't go for the 416 air shock? I like the adjustability given that I ride solo, two up, and also tour. Is it that most people who choose the 412s set it and forget it? Not trying to be negative about the choice of the 412s. They're popular and there are lots of positive reviews. Hope I'm not taking this off topic...just curious. __________________ 2003 Nomad 1500 Memphis Shades batwing fairing \| Chuckster dual plate BAK \| Dobeck EJK \| Mustang seat \| Victory Boardwalk handlebars \| Garry's fork brace with modified KLR fork boots
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02-27-2016, 08:46 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	The price may be a factor. 416's are about $150 more than 412's I believe. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-29-2016, 07:11 PM	#6
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	I know nothing about the 416's, but the 412's are a great shock for the price. Check with progressive about their spring rates before ording to make sure you get the right ones. I'm on my second set now. The first ones were the normal spring rate and after 6yrs they were worn out. The second set are the hd ones and I ride with the second setting and third setting when loaded down for a trip. __________________
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