{"product_id":"progressive-412-cruise-series-shocks-86-22-sportster","title":"412 Cruise Series 12.5\" Shocks \/ '86-'22 Sportster XL","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe Progressive 412 Cruise Series is a 12.5 inch shock that lowers the stance of a Sportster without giving up the ride.\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLowering a bike normally costs you travel, and travel is what keeps the back wheel on the road over a bad surface. The 412 Cruise Series is Progressive's answer to that trade. It pairs a flat wire spring with a progressive main spring so the shock settles under the weight of the bike and sits like an 11.5 inch unit, while still using its full 12.5 inch stroke when the road asks for it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow the 412 Cruise Series Works\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flat wire spring is the part doing the clever work. It compresses into a shorter stack than a conventional round wire spring of the same rate, which is what buys the lowered ride height. The progressive main spring then handles the range: soft over small stuff, firmer as the stroke deepens, so a sharp edge does not come straight through to the rider. A gas charged damper keeps the oil from foaming when the shock is working hard, and a five position preload adjuster lets you set it for your weight or for carrying a passenger.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e412 Cruise Series Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e12.5 inch shock that sits like an 11.5 inch unit under the weight of the bike\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlat wire spring combined with a progressive main spring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUses the full stroke as terrain demands it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFive position preload adjuster\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGas charged damper\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAvailable in chrome or black\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold in pairs.\u003c\/strong\u003e One order covers both sides of the motorcycle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003e412 Cruise Series Fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFits \u003cstrong\u003e'86-'22 Harley-Davidson Sportster XL\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit the RH Sportster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThat covers the Evolution Sportster range through its final years, including the XL883 and XL1200 families. The RH models, the 2021 and later Sportster S and Nightster, use a different rear end and are excluded.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWorks With\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eLowering the rear changes how the front end feels, and a soft stock fork is what shows it up first. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/metalcoresupply.com\/products\/heavy-duty-fork-spring-kits\"\u003eProgressive Heavy Duty Fork Spring Kit for 39mm forks\u003c\/a\u003e is the matching front end upgrade, covering '88-'19 Sportsters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e⚠️ VERIFY that your Sportster is not an RH model before ordering, and check your current shock length if the bike has already been lowered.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PROGRESSIVE SUSPENSION","offers":[{"title":"Chrome","offer_id":47607095197858,"sku":"13102623","price":443.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black","offer_id":47607095230626,"sku":"13102622","price":443.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0492\/8389\/1362\/files\/13102623.png?v=1788209095","url":"https:\/\/metalcoresupply.com\/products\/progressive-412-cruise-series-shocks-86-22-sportster","provider":"MetalCore Harley Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}