Sportster Iron 883 Progressive 412 Shocks Review / Riding Over Bumps 

put the 13" on mine and it TRANSFORMED the bike. You set the sag to 11.75" so when you're on the bike, you're barely higher than stock, but the increased travel is amazing. If you look at the videos of folks who tried the 11.5" versions, they almost unanimously regret not going 12.5-13"

great job with the review man! I am looking at the exact rear shocks for my 883. New to the channel and I dig it! subbed

I put the 12.5" 412's with standard springs on my '09 Sportster 1200 Custom replacing the stock 11.5". I'm 240 lbs and 5'10" and I prefer level 3 for the best overall ride. Level 2 is a bit softer and the bike sits very slightly lower but it can bottom out over RR tracks which is why I leave it at level 3. The bike sits about 1/2" to 3/4" higher than stock with me on it. The steering turn-in is a little easier and I really love the ride. It's a night an day difference. I noticed that in the video, you kept saying "payload" but the term is "preload". Little chuckle from that. I looked at a lot of makes and models of shocks across the entire price range and I think that the 412's are, by far, the best value for the money and arguably the single best mod for the Sportster.

100% agree on the exhaust. I have the screaming eagle slip ons and they're just loud enough to let people know I'm there but not obnoxious. Definitely will go HD on my shocks after seeing what experience you had. Thank you!

Super helpful video, thanks for making it!

A good video. I’m sure it’s going to help people that want to upgrade their rear suspension.

Great vid...best info after browsing the web...gonna go with heavy duty 12" for my 1200 custom sporty....I'm 175lbs but as you suggested put the shocks to the lightest level, then I'll have room to adjust for a passenger....thanks

Great review! ALSO, stoked to hear I Set My Friends on Fire used as intro music. Thoroughly underrated band!

Thanks for making this video bro. I’m 5’10 175lb. Can’t decide between the 11.5 or 12. Definitely don’t want to go 13 though

Great video, I appreciate the install walk through too. 8:04 is priceless 🤣. I had some lady try to fight me the other day when I got off my bike. Her boyfriend wouldn't back her up though. This is why we waive to each other. Shared experiences like these that you only get from riding. I live in SoCal too they hate us out here!

very useful, thank you!

Very cool - same height & weight as you. Just bought these shocks for my Triumph T120 - we'll see. Best to you.

Great info thanks; i have installed 412s on my Iron 883 and i am hearing a squeaking noise from the brand new rear shocks. Any suggestions from you on how to get rid of this noise? Thanks

Nice ride bro

Great video! on the stock shocks which level of adjustment do you recommend for a smoother ride?

Hey bro, you really did a good job on this video. Thanks man! I want to buy those shocks too, but i ride with a passenger most of the time. Do you think 11.5 standards could support a passenger or i should go up to 12 inch?

Old school torque beam wrench. Nice...

been itching to get these but after talking to progressive they recommended the 444s. any regrets with the 412s? I'm 180lb and 10% of the time ride 2 up with my wife

Interesting way to test your shocks, but what about checking your sag? Have you checked that on the various preload settings?

Great video on the 412's, I just installed a new pair of 412's 11.5in and I have a question, do your 412's make a squishy squish sound when you bounce up and down on the seat ? Does anyone else out their experience this squishy squish sound from their 412's ? , is this normal ? Out of all the reviews and videos I never hear anyone mention this squishy sound coming from there progressive 412's !

I’m 6’2 210lb I went with the 13” haven’t rode with em yet but hoping they make the overall ride better an handling better

Nice ride!!!! And good info, you install your self?

Love your videos !! So were these shocks a waste of money ?? I'm looking to update my shocks on my 2022, would u go with something different knowing what u know now ??

Sportsters forever

How did get your pipes delivered? Amazon no longer ships exhaust to CA 🤬

Peso 163 libras. Progressive 11,5 standar?

5,6 around 170 here on the same bike. i got the 13,5 and now im riding a fkin cloud LOL. and yea i still reach the ground haha.

Anyone know what bars He’s running in this video?

Haha was that a woman’s voice yelling f u from that truck when you passed it?