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Where is the best place toy buy Progressive shocks , and are the 440s that much better than the 412s?
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are the 440s that much better than the 412s?
Ive had 412s (lowered), currently have 440s (standard height) and Im 300#. My answer is a resounding OH-HELLYEAS! 
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I ride mostly on my own but my wife joins me for day long rides. Alone Im 160 and together 300 which would suit us better? What is the difference between stock and these?
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Ok , thanks I'll see if I can afford the 440's
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What is the difference between stock and these?
My stock shocks and my GFs (she has an America as well) were both too bouncy.
The 412s were ok but they would have been better with the heavy duty springs. I had the adjustment on the 412s maxed and I was still bottoming out and feeling too much spring in turns and bumps.
The 440s differ in the valving and the way they work. The Progressive Suspension web site is a better resource for what differs the 412, 418 and 440s.
When I added my 440s and adjusted them the bounce was gone, the dip into turns was controlled and made me feel better about the handling of my bike.
Oh...going from the lowered 412 to standard 440 also stopped my pipe scraping.
SOLD: 07 Black BA, 39mm FCRs, TPUSA stage 1 head, TPUSA 813 cams, TPUSA 10.8:1 pistons, TTP #3 igniter, Specialty Spares Long Cannons, Tsukayu Hard Bags. 82HP/55tq
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There's a seller on ebay (usmotoman) that can get you a set of 418's for $380 or 440's for $440 both with free shipping. You supply the correct p.n. for our bikes & he'll get 'em for you but it typically takes a few weeks for them to come in.
Dudes name is Chuck.
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The 412's are working fine for me-but spouse and I together only weigh 280. Don't ask-I don't need that kind of trouble.
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The 412's are working nicely for us-but OL and I together topp out at 280 pounds. Don't ask-I do not need that kind of trouble. 
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I got the 412 Heavy Duty and they work great for 2-up, a little stiff for solo, but I like it like that.
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