progressive 416-1602a shocks

[pjmac5]

I haven't seen any discussion about these specific air shocks. Has anyone tried these shocks? Any thoughts are welcome. I am starting to look at suspension upgrades.

Thanks, Pat

 

[Fire-medic]

I haven't seen any discussion about these specific air shocks. Has anyone tried these shocks? Any thoughts are welcome. I am starting to look at suspension upgrades.

Thanks, Pat

I have 412's and am very satisfied. Any correct Prog. Susp. shocks are going to help, or any-other quality manufacturer. More $, more features. I have a set of 440's I haven't bothered to fit because they are 1-1/2" shorter, and I don't want to lose the ground clearance. Also, the 412's are doing fine for my riding.

At the front, I have a Superbrace installed, and Race Tech springs and RICOR's when I can get-around to it. Since I went to radials, a lot of my handling concerns have vanished. I already replaced the head bearings w/All-Balls tapered rollers.

 

[pjmac5]

I have 412's and am very satisfied. Any correct Prog. Susp. shocks are going to help, or any-other quality manufacturer. More $, more features. I have a set of 440's I haven't bothered to fit because they are 1-1/2" shorter, and I don't want to lose the ground clearance. Also, the 412's are doing fine for my riding.

At the front, I have a Superbrace installed, and Race Tech springs and RICOR's when I can get-around to it. Since I went to radials, a lot of my handling concerns have vanished. I already replaced the head bearings w/All-Balls tapered rollers.

I have Progressive front springs in the mail.

Now that I have her running good, I am going to focus on the suspension. I do not need anything too high performance but the OEM suspension allows the bike to bounce around quite a bit. I am 6' 3" so I need to keep the OEM height on the bike.

 

[SFCMcGan]

Anyone know the specifics about 440, 412, 410 etc? What do these numbers correspond too?

 

[Fire-medic]

Anyone know the specifics about 440, 412, 410 etc? What do these numbers correspond too?

Look at the prices, that should guide you, more $, more features: adjustability, sophisticated damping, rebuildability. The 440's have been superseded. 412's are entry-level, but better than stock, in my experience.

 

[sdt354]

I have Progressive front springs in the mail.

Now that I have her running good, I am going to focus on the suspension. I do not need anything too high performance but the OEM suspension allows the bike to bounce around quite a bit. I am 6' 3" so I need to keep the OEM height on the bike.

The Progessive springs and the preload setting of your choice should stop the bounce. Maybe start with 1 1/2" preload and try it, then adjust if too stiff.Better rear shocks will help out a lot too. Better braking is also a benefit of fixing up the suspension.
Steve

 

[pjmac5]

Ended up putting on 13" 412 Heavy Duty springs. I called Progressive and the Tech made some very good points in regards to 416 springs vs. 412 springs which lead me to purchase the 412.