Progressive shocks
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Progressive shocks
Does anyone know what the raise of the progressive shocks that i should get for my 95 xii. i want to change from the air shocks. Also the front what is the model number for the front shock.
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Re: Progressive shocks
Sorry, don't understand the question. Raise???BLESSED1277 wrote:...what the raise of the progressive shocks that i should get for my 95 xii...
No shocks on the front, but if you're asking what model of Progressive springs to use on the front, they're Progressive Part No. 11-1122.BLESSED1277 wrote:Also the front what is the model number for the front shock.
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Re: Progressive shocks
Here is the order page for your bike, from Progressive Suspension's web site: http://www.progressivesuspension.com/pr ... odelID=458. You will want to replace the fork springs at the same time as the rear shocks. Go with the airless shocks -- freedom from air is a good thing. No air required in the front forks with the new springs, either -- remove the spacers! The spacers will compress the springs too tightly, and will cause severe issues in handling. Sound off if you have any further questions. Cheers!
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Re: Progressive shocks
Well maybe I was to clear on this matter but they have different sizes for the bike they have 12",12.5,13" I was wondering which size should I get an they have heavy duty an standard so what's best for the bike of course I want to get airless but the size is what I get stumped at. Thanks again for your input.
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Re: Progressive shocks
Blessed1277 are you from some country other than the U.S.A? It is really hard to understand what you are asking by your typing skills. Shock height would probably depend on the inseam size. I have short legs, I got the standard Progressive 412 shocks 12-1202B which is 13 inches long recommended by others on here. It did not raise the height of the bike over the original air shocks. Heavy duty is a stiffer spring but should not raise the height. I do not remember seeing different heights listed for the Voyager 1200 on their site. You might be looking at Progressive shock sizes for a different bike.
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Re: Progressive shocks
The Progressive 12 series are dampers only, you need to order (and install) springs separately. For the V-XII, order the 412 series, either standard (412-4213C) or HD (412-4221C.) All are 13". If most of your riding is 2-up with loaded bags, you may want the HD (Heavy Duty.)
This unfortunately is symptomatic of the younger generation. They no longer teach sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, or spelling in public schools. Remember when we used to diagram sentences in school?!?Mr Jensee wrote:Blessed1277.......It is really hard to understand what you are asking by your typing skills.
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Re: Progressive shocks
Do I ever! I hated the 7th grade for that reason alone. I fear the next generation will only type in code abreviations. Before you know it the english language will be unrecognizable!debron wrote:The Progressive 12 series are dampers only, you need to order (and install) springs separately. For the V-XII, order the 412 series, either standard (412-4213C) or HD (412-4221C.) All are 13". If most of your riding is 2-up with loaded bags, you may want the HD (Heavy Duty.)
This unfortunately is symptomatic of the younger generation. They no longer teach sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, or spelling in public schools. Remember when we used to diagram sentences in school?!?Mr Jensee wrote:Blessed1277.......It is really hard to understand what you are asking by your typing skills.
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Re: Progressive shocks
Now children .We can stop bashing now.Mr Jensee wrote:Do I ever! I hated the 7th grade for that reason alone. I fear the next generation will only type in code abreviations. Before you know it the english language will be unrecognizable!debron wrote:The Progressive 12 series are dampers only, you need to order (and install) springs separately. For the V-XII, order the 412 series, either standard (412-4213C) or HD (412-4221C.) All are 13". If most of your riding is 2-up with loaded bags, you may want the HD (Heavy Duty.)
This unfortunately is symptomatic of the younger generation. They no longer teach sentence structure, punctuation, capitalization, or spelling in public schools. Remember when we used to diagram sentences in school?!?Mr Jensee wrote:Blessed1277.......It is really hard to understand what you are asking by your typing skills.
I understood exactly what he wanted ,so I guess my education must be better than yours.
The correct answer should have been ,13 inch for the rear (412-4213C) and the fork springs are Part No. 11-1122.
Most people hear go with the progressive shock/springs
I have heard some say the fork springs will raise the bike about an inch ,but I can't confirm that.
PS. I do all my typing with the spell checker on.
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Re: Progressive shocks
No doubt!Me Again wrote:I understood exactly what he wanted ,so I guess my education must be better than yours.
I believe those are the answers we gave.....Me Again wrote:The correct answer should have been ,13 inch for the rear (412-4213C) and the fork springs are Part No. 11-1122.
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Re: Progressive shocks
For the fork springs, the year matters. I found out the hard way.
The Progressive springs are wider for the '86 than the 87-03 models.
The front springs for the originators bike would be 11-1102.
11-1122 fits the '86 Voyager XII.
The Progressive springs are wider for the '86 than the 87-03 models.
The front springs for the originators bike would be 11-1102.
11-1122 fits the '86 Voyager XII.
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Re: Progressive shocks
Wow! I hoep I never make a typographical error on this board!
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Re: Progressive shocks
...and don't you forget it!richardb, austin wrote:Wow! I hoep I never make a typographical error on this board!
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Re: Progressive shocks
I don't know if you ordered the Progressive shocks yet, but I ordered a set of the 13" HD412's last month. The best price I found was from PowersportSuperstore.com at $ 207/pr. plus 12 s/h. I put them on last week...love 'em !! Much improved ride over the old air shocks on my '90 !
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Re: Progressive shocks
You just did!richardb, austin wrote:Wow! I hoep I never make a typographical error on this board!
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Re: Progressive shocks
I just think that the question raised is very interesting for the forum members, so I consider that many people will join our discussion. Thank you very much.
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Re: Progressive shocks
Was that with fresh oil in the stock shocks? To me, the stock shocks became quite nice with some fresh Dextron III. I'm planning to get the fork springs, but not convinced I need to fuss with the shocks.Much improved ride over the old air shocks on my '90 !
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Re: Progressive shocks
I just received an email on this subject pointing out my mistakes.Me Again wrote:[
Now children ....
PS. I do all my typing with the spell checker on.
Now I will have to get a grammar checker to go along with my spellchecker .
Saw your post.....
Now children .We can stop bashing now.
I understood exactly what he wanted ,so I guess my education must be better than yours.
The correct answer should have been ,13 inch for the rear (412-4213C) and the fork springs are Part No. 11-1122.
Most people hear go with the progressive shock/springs
I have heard some say the fork springs will raise the bike about an inch ,but I can't confirm that.
PS. I do all my typing with the spell checker on.
You spelled hear as in hearing sound when you should have spelled here as in "come here". Ya just plane dun't want to make a typograficul errer on that site eh? so much 4 spelchek:-!
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Re: Progressive shocks
... I can confirm the front Progressive fork springs will raise the
front end up!!! I was enough that I had to cut my shield again!!!
And it leans a noticeable bit more over on the kick stand!!!
Still can't get'er up on the center stand tho.... guess I don't have
enough gravel in my britches!!! GBG + sigh....
front end up!!! I was enough that I had to cut my shield again!!!
And it leans a noticeable bit more over on the kick stand!!!
Still can't get'er up on the center stand tho.... guess I don't have
enough gravel in my britches!!! GBG + sigh....
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Re: Progressive shocks
... I can confirm the front Progressive fork springs will raise the
front end up!!! I was enough that I had to cut my shield again!!!
And it leans a noticeable bit more over on the kick stand!!!
Still can't get'er up on the center stand tho.... guess I don't have
enough gravel in my britches!!! GBG + sigh....
front end up!!! I was enough that I had to cut my shield again!!!
And it leans a noticeable bit more over on the kick stand!!!
Still can't get'er up on the center stand tho.... guess I don't have
enough gravel in my britches!!! GBG + sigh....
'03 Voyager - http://tinyurl.com/mqtgpwp VROC pics of Gina
Cranky - Bill Snodgrass AVA # 6544. VROC # 16804
Cranked >128K miles, Mtn bike-no motor!!!
San Jose, KalEfornYa
Cranky - Bill Snodgrass AVA # 6544. VROC # 16804
Cranked >128K miles, Mtn bike-no motor!!!
San Jose, KalEfornYa