[B]Progressive Fork Springs Worth It?[/B]
#21
11-07-2010, 06:46 PM
#22
11-08-2010, 11:36 AM
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#23
11-08-2010, 02:27 PM
what's the deal with spacers in the forks on the iron?
did you need them and were the ones supplied the correct height already?
is it correct to assume that there is a better range of operation now with the progressives at stock length as opposed to stock springs? it seemed like the stock springs are always firm and fully extended or bottomed out with no in between.
any other tips, tricks, or concerns you could share regarding stock length progressives on an iron will be most appreciated.
#24
11-08-2010, 08:10 PM
I have a 2005 XL1200R that I bought new and have enjoyed riding the twisty roads with "gusto" over the past 5+ years. I have been fairly happy with the way the bike handles but will be adding Progressive shocks because of the good things I have heard about them and the desire to take a tad of the sharpness out of the rear end.
Has anyone added the Progressive fork springs and experienced an improvement when riding the "twisties"? Not all the roads I find to enjoy my style of riding are the smoothest, and I was wondering if anyone has something good or positive to say about the Progressive fork springs under such conditions?
Any impressions and experiences from those who have made the switch would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
Has anyone added the Progressive fork springs and experienced an improvement when riding the "twisties"? Not all the roads I find to enjoy my style of riding are the smoothest, and I was wondering if anyone has something good or positive to say about the Progressive fork springs under such conditions?
Any impressions and experiences from those who have made the switch would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
I say go for it.
#25
11-08-2010, 08:10 PM
#26
11-08-2010, 08:34 PM
since it looks like you own an iron and i want to do pretty much what you did..........
what's the deal with spacers in the forks on the iron?
did you need them and were the ones supplied the correct height already?
is it correct to assume that there is a better range of operation now with the progressives at stock length as opposed to stock springs? it seemed like the stock springs are always firm and fully extended or bottomed out with no in between.
any other tips, tricks, or concerns you could share regarding stock length progressives on an iron will be most appreciated.
what's the deal with spacers in the forks on the iron?
did you need them and were the ones supplied the correct height already?
is it correct to assume that there is a better range of operation now with the progressives at stock length as opposed to stock springs? it seemed like the stock springs are always firm and fully extended or bottomed out with no in between.
any other tips, tricks, or concerns you could share regarding stock length progressives on an iron will be most appreciated.
They are already precut to the right size. You can mess around and trim down later in 1/4" increments per the instructions if you feel it necessary, I don't. The stock springs were shorter and had very long 7 7/8" metal spacers on top. The progressive spacers were maybe 3" of PVC. It's still the same range of operation, just more controlled, they're stiffer springs. I never experienced any firm sensation out front with the stock springs, always mush until it hit bottom hard. It's not mushy now. Doesn't dive as much under braking.
#29
11-09-2010, 04:58 AM
