i would think that the extra travel would only help things, and if you normaly ride heavy, then i would go with the heavy spring set..
On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 5:11 PM, Kurt Nolte <[email protected]>wrote: > I was planning to do the 412s, they aren't THAT much more expensive than > doing a "custom" combination of Vintage12 shocks and prog-rate springs, and > apparently there is some extra wizardry involved in the 412 vs the > gas-charged 12 series. > > My problem now is one of aesthetics. DK only lists 412-4211C as the > available 412 shock for a '93 CB750. That's a 13" shock w/ 3.89" travel and > 90/130 spring rates. > > Progressive Suspension website suggests I go with 412-4212C, which is a > 13" shock w/ 3.89" travel and 105/150 spring rates. (Amusingly enough, DK > also offers this assembly, but it's $50 LESS than the "fits your bike" > listed assembly with the lower rate springs). > > Here's where I get nitpicky, though. Both of these are full-chrome > assemblies, by the C on the tag; I would rather not have a full chrome > assembly. I hunted about, using the stronger spring rates, and found > 412-4020B and 412-4021B. These are, respectively, 13" 3.89" E/E 105/150 and > 13.5" 4.14" E/E 105/150 black colored assemblies. > > Bearing in mind I usually load this thing up and I'm not a lightweight, > I'm thinking the heavy weight springs might be beneficial. My next question > is if going with the bigger shock with slightly more travel (only 6mm) > would be beneficial at all? Would it have a deleterious effect? > > Can anyone think of something I've missed here? > > Kurt > And yes, you guys are tails. :p > On Fri, Apr 20, 2012 at 2:33 PM, Javier Garcia <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Rear! yes, if you can go with the progressive 412's it is a great >> upgrade. The front springs are cheaper and you are more likely to be able >> to find the $$ later. Also, the change is way more dramatic when you >> upgrade the rear than the front. >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en.
