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Hey all,
Is the install for the Progressive 412 shocks a take the old ones off and install the new ones? What are all those black short round pieces for? Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks

Those pieces are so the bushings will fit on different size posts, different applications. I don't believe you will need them, but I might be wrong. It's been a while since I put mine on. It will all be clear when you take one off.

Thanks for the help, always a little worried when I do something that helps hold the wheels on...

Thanks roadworthy, got them mounted with the thinnest bushings and you were right, soon as I took one off, things became clear. Ride is a little rough over the bumps right now, but the horrible front end dive on hard braking is much improved with the progressive fork springs.

did you adjust your preloads?

Just left them at lowest setting. Should I change them?

did you get HD or regular?

Regular, ride solo, little gear and in the 199 range...

you should probably turn them a couple clicks.

OK, Thanks I will give it a bump or two.

Gave 'em a bump up two notches, and with the 120 miles on them, felt a lot better on the way to work today. Thanks for the input. Ride safe!

on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worst ride you could possibly imagine how does it feel?

Stock I would give 6/10, now, that the progressive springs have broke in a bit and with the adjustment on the preload suggested, it is up to 4/10. really helped with that front end dive on the stock springs...

wait til you get it back down to GA

Gonna be there in Oct, Gonna be a grandfather.

wow! we can have a rally!