Has anyone used both 412 / 440's? Progressive suspension

[ghostntheshell]

HeyGuys. Post up some deals and links if u find any deals. also keep me in mind if anyones selling any around the 200 mark. I got all winter to shop. Gonna see if I can get a sweet deal at the bike show in toronto. Bought the ricors today for the front.

 

[gamorg02]

there are still 13's there!!!!!!!!!!!!1

 

[Redbone]

there are still 13's there!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Excellant, there you go Ghost! You're not goning to beat that deal, free shipping and then apply for your free progressive fork springs too...Thanks to Garrett it make this deal unbeatable!:worthy::worthy::worthy:
I already have progressive fork springs but I can turn these around for $60 and the shocks will only cost $67 in the end!

 

[ghostntheshell]

Well. I am a little worried about buying a shock that progressive says insn't for the vmax.

Can someone explain how it's ok to run them? Is anyone running a shock not intended for the vmax?

 

[ghostntheshell]

Thanks for the help guys. I also have to get the HD's as I weigh in at 260 without gear.
I am going to keep my eyes peeled. Thanks for all the tips and effort folks!

Keep an eye and PM me if you see a killer deal!

 

[gamorg02]

just ordered the 13" black chrome ones too. not sure what i'll sell or keep but should make some decent money off of each.

Ghost, the 13" ones DK is selling, the specs are VERY VERY similar to the HD series.

Did you compare the 13" ones DK is selling to the specs on the spreadsheet to the HD series for vmax? its like 1-3% difference.

 

[ghostntheshell]

Yeah, I did check and the specs are close. I'm just a little cautious about it. I don't really know suspension, so I don't know how much tolerances are acceptable or not, and really, if i don't know - then there is this little nagging voice in the back of my head

I will say they were very close!

 

[ghostntheshell]

They are sold out now I'm guessing, just fyi

 

[Redbone]

Here are the stats for the Progressive 440-4218b/c(Vmax) and 440-4238b/c(2004 Marauder):

Model # - Length - Compressed - Travel - Mounts - Spring - Rate: in/lbs

440-4218B/C - 13.00" - 9.82" - 3.18" - E/E - 1365-20B/30 - 120/170
440-4238B/C - 13.00" - 9.94" - 3.06" - E/E - 1365-20B/30 - 120/170

The stats are nearly the same save for a tenths of differences in the Compressed height and the Travel.

 

[gamorg02]

exactly. like why would progressive even make the difference in shocks. i mean thats what 1% and 3.7% difference. pretty negligiable! esp since the weight rating is the same.

ghost, it looks like they still have some model #4404238xx left. i'd pick some up. try 'em, if they don't work, ebay 'em for what u paid, u should be able to get at least 250 for them used. they're going on ebay for like 400 right now.

 

[ghostntheshell]

Yeah, they don't have any left. The lady on the line told me that they only update the site every 24 hours or so.

So when I order it - I "add it to my cart" and it disapears. I phoned and she said she was out.

 

[gamorg02]

still available it seems:

12 1/2 is pretty damn close to our specs:
https://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/prod...e=&catId=&productId=p588337&leafCatId=&mmyId=

and a 13:
https://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/prod...e=&catId=&productId=p588321&leafCatId=&mmyId=

 

[ghostntheshell]

Yeah, I have to go 13 (with my 4-1 hindle) and the use of the center stand.
They are sold out. Spoke with the lady on the phone. The website just says one is available. It's really not.

Ah well! I'll keep my eyes peeled for more deals. Now that I know the deals are out there - I am just gonna have to look

 

[Thevmaxrider]

Keep your eyes on ebay. One thing about Progressive shock is that they come with all the bushings when new. This means that just becauise they are listed as Harley shocks they will still work. I saw quite a few set of both 440's and 418's but the prices were in the $450+ range (Cdn $) plus shipping. I would check with Sean Morley, I think he can get them cheaper than most places. If you want higher end ones also check ebay.uk. You can get Ohlins and others for pretty good prices although shipping can be a wee expensive.

 

[MikeTD3]

I have the 12.5" 412's and still use my centerstand.

 

[Redbone]

Keep your eyes on ebay. One thing about Progressive shock is that they come with all the bushings when new. This means that just becauise they are listed as Harley shocks they will still work. I saw quite a few set of both 440's and 418's but the prices were in the $450+ range (Cdn $) plus shipping. I would check with Sean Morley, I think he can get them cheaper than most places. If you want higher end ones also check ebay.uk. You can get Ohlins and others for pretty good prices although shipping can be a wee expensive.

Garrett and I just picked up some Progressive 440's (13") for $128 shipped from Dennis Kirk, and until Oct 31 the are offering free fork springs with any purchuse of 440's (from anywhere). See Garrett's post in this thread for fork deal or check out progressive's website for more details. It's a smokin' hot deal for sure.

If anyone needs Progressive fork springs on here (either regular or lowered) let me know which type you need and that's what I'll order. 1st PM gets first shot.

 

[jedi-]

Seems an incredible deal to be had whilst it's available.unk:

 

[naughtyG]

I have the 12.5" 412's and still use my centerstand.

So did I when I had 12.5" shocks, but I don't work out and it was bloody hard to get it up. I guess the Fatmax bags didn't help - I can't get my hand under the grab bar on the left where you're supposed to lift from..

Riding the rear wheel on a 1/2" plank fixed the problem, and now that I'm back to 13" it's just so easy, even lifting the back with the top of the grab rail.

 

[coffee_brake]

Python put up a couple pairs of the 418's on Ebay this week for a really good price and I snatched a pair. At first I though I would have been just as happy with the 412's, as I run the 412's on my Honda 750 (and they brought that old bike to life, love them). But I started fiddling with the rebound adjuster and it brought out some SWEET handling. They are the chrome ones, they fit right up, and while I haven't needed to put the bike up on the CS just yet, I can safely say the 418's have made this bike worth keeping.

Still, if the 412's had made the same difference on this Vmax as they made with the Honda 750, I'd still have gotten them. I just got a great deal on the 418's, and they are noticeably better than the 412's, but not earth-shattering.

 

[ghostntheshell]

How much did you grab the 418's for?