arnotts.....:hidesbeh:

 

Save your money and get some Arronts if you go the 412s you will wish you got the Arnotts latter on I made the same mistake.

 

I know, I know, I know... arnotts. Per ebay I can pick these up for about $200. While I appreciate you guys looking out for me I don't have the extra $700 for arnotts, maybe next year after I learn my lesson.

My question is for looks and ride 12 or 12.5, does it matter? and will a 260 cause any problems.

 

12 seems awfully low for an AW. isnt the stock 13"?

sharkey (v-shop) has good pricing on progressives still i think. send him a PM

 

How much do you weigh? I am 215 lbs and had the 12" 412's and it looked good, but the frame dragged, so I got 13" 412's. The ride is great, but with my chopped rear fender, the bike doesn't look right parked, so I got the Arnott's in the GB last month.

 

here is the link for 1130cc members to get discounts on Progressive shocks & springs

http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110297

 

sharkey, do you have radar that alerts you whenever someone puts out the bat signal?

 

The discovery channel said that sharks can smell meat like 5-10 miles away,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, under water,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,with their nose closed,,,,,,,,,,,,,,while hiding under a rock,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,asleep! LOL

 

Dragin frame with 12"s, seriously? I thought most people ran 12s? Weigh about 175.

Yes stock is 13" wouldn't 12's lower it about 1-1.5"?

 

more like 1.5 at least i think, but others are more expert in this area.

 

I used 11' on mine(it's an A though) but if you are looking for inexpensive this is where I got mine. Dyna 11' is what I used, killer look and badass low!
http://www.2orangeharleys.com/servlet/Detail?no=102

 

Folks, Progressive shocks are the bottom of the barrel, the lowest quality shocks you can buy. Wilbers is having a promotion on their shocks for V-Rods and XR-1200's. They will build them to any length you like, they can be ordered with adjustable length ( the end shaft can be screwed in or out 10 mm to change the ride height ), with or without remote reservoirs. Each shock is custom tailored to your weight and riding style, they can be rebuilt and valved to your taste. Here is the link to their website in Germany. If you contact them they will tell you who sells and services them in your area. Most are BMW dealers as Wilbers has a very strong following among BMW owners. This is a top quality shock. Progressive is junk.

http://www.wilbers.de/index_en.htm

 

Thought there would be more feedback for me to make a decision.

Is anyone running 12.5 412's? Or any other problems with 12". Is heavy duty the way to go?

thanks again

 

i have 12.5s on my aw.i had bottoming out probs with the 240 tyre onder the fender until i added extra stops to the shocks .had to add spacers to the springs to be able to carry a pillion.now all is ok.12s will be too low imho.fitted custom made ohlins with seperate resivoir to a cx and they are waaaay better.the progressives are too stiff and dont control the rough roads as well as the ohlins which give a much smoother ride.

 

I put 12.5 on my D. It come with 13's. I have a cfr pipe and I can't turn very sharp to the left.No way I would use 12's.If you get a higher pipe setup you could get away with 12's.

 

12s or 12.5s heavy duty will work fine. The 12.5 inch shocks are used to lower the d (harley lowering kit) and are used in the dx as stock. Lower the seat ht .6 inches. Would definitely use heavy duty if you go to 12s.

 

$221.91 260 Metz delivered

 

Problem is heavy duty only available in 12.5 and up.

Only weigh 175, want bike as low as possible without bottoming out. But I see where other bottom out with 12's.

I guess I will go with 12.5's, but still debating between standard or heavy duty?

Any input?

 

unless you regularly ride with a 150 lb passenger, you dont need it.