Looking to swap out fork springs in 2015 Limited Progessives or olins? pro and cons...I have olins shocks on rear..

 

Ohlins. Buy once, cry once. Get the best and be done with it.

 

I have the newer Progressive High Performance fork cartridges in my 16 RK and they work extremely well, much better than stock and at 1/3 the cost of the Olins. I have their older style in my 08 RK and they also work extremely well. I'm sure the Olins provide an excellent ride but at three times the cost I just could not justify the added expense on a touring bike. I just don't ride them that hard. Combined with JRI's single adjustable rear shock both bikes perform well and provide a plush ride solo and two up
Now if you have money to burn go with the Olins you cant go wrong

 

Haven't heard of sag problems with Progressive springs.

That said, Progressive sells you a spring, typically called "standard" or "heavy duty". You've no idea what that actually means. Most of the time, it'll be close enough that a customer is happy.

If you want to actually spec a rate, Ohlin, Race Tech and others will help you pick a specific spring rate for your needs/wants.

 

Progessives or Ohlins or Race Tech? I don't know the first two but with the last you can choose different rates to match your weight.

Their "Digital Product Search" only lists upto 2014, is the 2015 different? About $100.

 

Ohlins sell a fork cartridge kit which comes with matched springs, similar to Race Tech, available for both 41mm and 49 mm forks.

 

How do they all compare? I have no horse in the race but see the Race Tech comes in more than two rates.

Sorry, have not done a forum search to find out yet. I did read about someone having to cut spacer to fit the Race Techs. By design they are shorter than stock and not full forking length but still giving the same travel.

Also lots of debate about progressive rates versus fixed rates.

 

asa of right now waiting on price from Howard on Olin, Legends axom and progressives ae options

 

Heard from Howard, again one of the best Customer service and knowledgeable guys I've ever met.. Dealer is doing a deal on new Legend AXOM and offered my a non passable deal.. American Made Lifetime warranty... Ill keep you posted