Thanks for watching my first time installation of the Progressive Suspension 412 Rear Shocks on my Sportster! I could have not done this without the how to video from @motorcyclingwithcarl m.ruclips.net/video/CnFhMuRJ5YQ/видео.html. And of course special thanks to @progressivesuspension for the the 412 Shocks!
I have the same on my 2019 Sportster and it is a day and night difference from the stock once 😬 the once that I installed are the heavy duty because of the my weight … 👊🏽😎 I hope that you’ll enjoy them .
My riding weight is 215lbs and I was told to go with the standard. I thought about the heavy duty one but since I don't ride with a passenger, the standard is supposed to work for me 😀
Nice work! Thinking of switching up my rear shocks next fall for the Burly Brand Slammers; this was easy to follow. Recommendation for next install vid: box knife 😅
Good job, nice video. In March of this year, I put 12.5" Progressive-412 on my '09 Sportster to replace OEM 11.5". I'm about 230 lbs and playing with the preload, I found I prefer level 3 of 5. I tried it on 2 but felt it was maybe too soft on the really big bumps like RR tracks. The ride is 1000% better, just a massive improvement. I actually enjoy riding now and don't think about bumps at all anymore whereas previously my teeth were constantly rattling and taking the fun out of it. I went with the 1" longer shock to get more travel and I'm glad I did. I find that with the rear just a little higher, the bike tips into turns easier than before. I think it's sitting maybe only half an inch higher with the preload I've chosen. The extra travel definitely helps smooth out the road.
I tried playing with the preload but just at level 1 seemed comfy at the moment, I did try level 2 setting for a short ride but I found it stiff and it only felt good during big bumps. But yeah, still way better than stock!
Tips: The preload doesn't make any difference when removing the shocks because with the wheel off the ground, they are already fully extended. Inside that little bag of hardware, there's a little piece of paper that tells you exactly which parts to use on your specific year of bike so you know which ones are not needed and what order to install them (i.e. spacers inward).
Good video, clearly explained. How did you decide on Progressive? I think all Harley twin shock bikes have entry level quality. That always bugged me. My Sportster, Street Glide, and Dyna all rode terrible. I lived with it. I almost changed out the Dyna with Legend shocks, but never did. The fat bob Softail had a great mono shock. The same as with my Livewire and now my Pan America. Looking forward to the next review 😎👍🏻
I have always wanted these 412s based on people's recommendation and most importantly, the price point - it priced exactly at where I don't have to feel too guilty about it. Other shocks were outside my price range.
I had a few good questions to help me.. What size shock did you get? How tall are you? Would you go taller on the shock after riding? IM 5.6,155lb i sit very good on the bike and can flat foot. I want more learn angle what would be best. 12,12.5 or 13 Thank you. Love the content
I got the 12" and I am 5'10". To increase the lean angle of my sportster I think I could have gone with 12.5 or maybe 13 but the 12" still is better than the stock original and my seat height change was almost unnoticeable. My first impression ride video will be out this week!
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Thanks for watching my first time installation of the Progressive Suspension 412 Rear Shocks on my Sportster! I could have not done this without the how to video from @motorcyclingwithcarl m.ruclips.net/video/CnFhMuRJ5YQ/видео.html. And of course special thanks to @progressivesuspension for the the 412 Shocks!
I think you are the only one on RUclips who says which sizes to use. Thank you!
no problem! glad I could help
Thank you!! Garage newbie here and had your video going while I installed my 412's. You made it much easier! Appreciate you!
I have the same on my 2019 Sportster and it is a day and night difference from the stock once 😬 the once that I installed are the heavy duty because of the my weight … 👊🏽😎 I hope that you’ll enjoy them .
My riding weight is 215lbs and I was told to go with the standard. I thought about the heavy duty one but since I don't ride with a passenger, the standard is supposed to work for me 😀
Great install vid Kris! Loved the "unboxing" lol.
lol thanks! I was so flustered after the explosion of the washers and spacers. Especially when I couldn't find them all for good 5 minutes!
I love the way you opened that bag at 3:00min. I did that and now use razors to open it
lol yeah it took me over 5 minutes to find em all lol
Nice work! Thinking of switching up my rear shocks next fall for the Burly Brand Slammers; this was easy to follow. Recommendation for next install vid: box knife 😅
lolllll yeah box knife would be good
Good job, nice video. In March of this year, I put 12.5" Progressive-412 on my '09 Sportster to replace OEM 11.5". I'm about 230 lbs and playing with the preload, I found I prefer level 3 of 5. I tried it on 2 but felt it was maybe too soft on the really big bumps like RR tracks. The ride is 1000% better, just a massive improvement. I actually enjoy riding now and don't think about bumps at all anymore whereas previously my teeth were constantly rattling and taking the fun out of it. I went with the 1" longer shock to get more travel and I'm glad I did. I find that with the rear just a little higher, the bike tips into turns easier than before. I think it's sitting maybe only half an inch higher with the preload I've chosen. The extra travel definitely helps smooth out the road.
I tried playing with the preload but just at level 1 seemed comfy at the moment, I did try level 2 setting for a short ride but I found it stiff and it only felt good during big bumps. But yeah, still way better than stock!
Invest into some battery impacts 😉. Also when using a torque wrench only click it once. Every time you click after once you are over torquing it.
Starting with the Thumbnail lol. Absolutely solid video man.
Well done!!
haha nice - glad the thumbnail looks good
I can,t wait for the impressions! Nice install!
awesome!
They make a damn good set up for sure
brother did you see my latest community post?? you won the monthly draw!
Tips: The preload doesn't make any difference when removing the shocks because with the wheel off the ground, they are already fully extended.
Inside that little bag of hardware, there's a little piece of paper that tells you exactly which parts to use on your specific year of bike so you know which ones are not needed and what order to install them (i.e. spacers inward).
haha yeah I realized the re-adjusting the preload on my stock shocks did nothing but waste time lol
Dude that magnetic pole is clutch! I once dropped a nut into the jugs (giggity) and I had to use chopsticks to fish it out lol.
yeah man, it saved me a few times already! using chopsticks to get a nut 😂 - definitely I have done something like that before.
Shouldn't you adjust the belt now you've changed the length of the shocks? That's a newbie question, soon I'll run this service on my bike too.
Good video, clearly explained. How did you decide on Progressive? I think all Harley twin shock bikes have entry level quality. That always bugged me. My Sportster, Street Glide, and Dyna all rode terrible. I lived with it. I almost changed out the Dyna with Legend shocks, but never did. The fat bob Softail had a great mono shock. The same as with my Livewire and now my Pan America. Looking forward to the next review 😎👍🏻
I have always wanted these 412s based on people's recommendation and most importantly, the price point - it priced exactly at where I don't have to feel too guilty about it. Other shocks were outside my price range.
I had a few good questions to help me..
What size shock did you get?
How tall are you?
Would you go taller on the shock after riding?
IM 5.6,155lb i sit very good on the bike and can flat foot. I want more learn angle what would be best. 12,12.5 or 13
Thank you. Love the content
I got the 12" and I am 5'10". To increase the lean angle of my sportster I think I could have gone with 12.5 or maybe 13 but the 12" still is better than the stock original and my seat height change was almost unnoticeable. My first impression ride video will be out this week!
Thank you!
np cheers!
In this part 2:33, ı'm sorry but i laughed too much hahahsksjd 😂😂😂
😅 all good!
New subscriber, I'm a new owner to a Harley 1200 iron and I'm really enjoying your videos. Can you tell me what saddle bag that is ?
Awesome! Congrats on your Iron 1200! The bag is Willie & Max Dual Shock Swing Arm
@@KSMotoCafe thanks 👍
Did you have to adjust preload for new shocks?
I did - I put it on 3rd notch
What size this shock
What motorcycle lift are you using? Seems pretty solid and compact.
this one:
ruclips.net/video/LMV3BU3dlkM/видео.htmlsi=y41C925h6782T7bb
so far still good!
Thanks bro, great content as always!
how do you take the brake linkage off
i didn't have to take em off for this
@@KSMotoCafe thanks for the reply, i ended up figuring it out i had to take mine off to get to a bolt on the front pulley cover
What length are you having on yours??
I got 12" ones
@@KSMotoCafe should i go for 13 heavy duty? I weigh a bit