CCE triple clamp and Progressive monoshock impressions
#61
#62
Agreed. When I mentioned not using a hacksaw I meant a hand-held one!
#63
FINALLY got my bike back today from the Indie after installing the CCE triple tree and Progressive Monotubes. They messed up the order multiple times so I'm not real confident. The mechanic told me he used the Shorter Progressives with the Harley Springs to keep the ride height normal. It's not clear to me if they had the top extenders from CCE or not. I "think" the spoke to CCE during the install, but I've been told so many stories by this Indie that I'm not certain of anything.
In any case,the bike tracks GREAT and rides OK. But when I hit a bump, like the the beginning or end of a bridge, it feels like I'm riding a bicycle with too much air in the tires. And there's NO nose dive on ANY stop. In fact, I have a difficult time trying to make the front end move at all with me pushing on it.
I don't know if this should lessen with riding, or if it's just not installed correctly. Anyone with any thoughts? At slow speed it makes a "clunk" sound when I hit on of these bumps.
I usually do my own wrenching and decided to let a "pro" work on the front end. So, I know I should have known better, but it's done and I could use some feedback if anyone has it. Thanks in advance
In any case,the bike tracks GREAT and rides OK. But when I hit a bump, like the the beginning or end of a bridge, it feels like I'm riding a bicycle with too much air in the tires. And there's NO nose dive on ANY stop. In fact, I have a difficult time trying to make the front end move at all with me pushing on it.
I don't know if this should lessen with riding, or if it's just not installed correctly. Anyone with any thoughts? At slow speed it makes a "clunk" sound when I hit on of these bumps.
I usually do my own wrenching and decided to let a "pro" work on the front end. So, I know I should have known better, but it's done and I could use some feedback if anyone has it. Thanks in advance
#64
FINALLY got my bike back today from the Indie after installing the CCE triple tree and Progressive Monotubes. They messed up the order multiple times so I'm not real confident. The mechanic told me he used the Shorter Progressives with the Harley Springs to keep the ride height normal. It's not clear to me if they had the top extenders from CCE or not. I "think" the spoke to CCE during the install, but I've been told so many stories by this Indie that I'm not certain of anything.
In any case,the bike tracks GREAT and rides OK. But when I hit a bump, like the the beginning or end of a bridge, it feels like I'm riding a bicycle with too much air in the tires. And there's NO nose dive on ANY stop. In fact, I have a difficult time trying to make the front end move at all with me pushing on it.
I don't know if this should lessen with riding, or if it's just not installed correctly. Anyone with any thoughts? At slow speed it makes a "clunk" sound when I hit on of these bumps.
I usually do my own wrenching and decided to let a "pro" work on the front end. So, I know I should have known better, but it's done and I could use some feedback if anyone has it. Thanks in advance
In any case,the bike tracks GREAT and rides OK. But when I hit a bump, like the the beginning or end of a bridge, it feels like I'm riding a bicycle with too much air in the tires. And there's NO nose dive on ANY stop. In fact, I have a difficult time trying to make the front end move at all with me pushing on it.
I don't know if this should lessen with riding, or if it's just not installed correctly. Anyone with any thoughts? At slow speed it makes a "clunk" sound when I hit on of these bumps.
I usually do my own wrenching and decided to let a "pro" work on the front end. So, I know I should have known better, but it's done and I could use some feedback if anyone has it. Thanks in advance
Get your money back from Progressive, and save towards some Traxxion Dynamics AK-20's.
#66
FINALLY got my bike back today from the Indie after installing the CCE triple tree and Progressive Monotubes. They messed up the order multiple times so I'm not real confident. The mechanic told me he used the Shorter Progressives with the Harley Springs to keep the ride height normal. It's not clear to me if they had the top extenders from CCE or not. I "think" the spoke to CCE during the install, but I've been told so many stories by this Indie that I'm not certain of anything.
In any case,the bike tracks GREAT and rides OK. But when I hit a bump, like the the beginning or end of a bridge, it feels like I'm riding a bicycle with too much air in the tires. And there's NO nose dive on ANY stop. In fact, I have a difficult time trying to make the front end move at all with me pushing on it.
I don't know if this should lessen with riding, or if it's just not installed correctly. Anyone with any thoughts? At slow speed it makes a "clunk" sound when I hit on of these bumps.
I usually do my own wrenching and decided to let a "pro" work on the front end. So, I know I should have known better, but it's done and I could use some feedback if anyone has it. Thanks in advance
In any case,the bike tracks GREAT and rides OK. But when I hit a bump, like the the beginning or end of a bridge, it feels like I'm riding a bicycle with too much air in the tires. And there's NO nose dive on ANY stop. In fact, I have a difficult time trying to make the front end move at all with me pushing on it.
I don't know if this should lessen with riding, or if it's just not installed correctly. Anyone with any thoughts? At slow speed it makes a "clunk" sound when I hit on of these bumps.
I usually do my own wrenching and decided to let a "pro" work on the front end. So, I know I should have known better, but it's done and I could use some feedback if anyone has it. Thanks in advance
Hope it's not to big of a pain to get it sorted. At least you won't have to take the triple off, just the tubes.
So my front suspension with the standard ride height is very crisp and firm but does not clunk.
#67
#69
I hope he is able to get you fixed up. Front end work is no more complicated than anything else on the bike, it is just bolting together parts. The part requiring the most patience on this job is adjusting the steering head bearing fallaway. This takes time to do it right. That is another area where the indy could have gone wrong.
Also, I think your indy is very confused about the fork tubes. The CCE fork tubes are 2" longer than stock, but they DO NOT CHANGE THE RIDE HEIGHT!!! The additional 2" goes up into the clamp of the new triple tree. Make your indy call Rick at CCE and let Rick question the guy about what he did. This is a super product and I'd hate to see anyone not happy with it due to poor installation.
Also, I think your indy is very confused about the fork tubes. The CCE fork tubes are 2" longer than stock, but they DO NOT CHANGE THE RIDE HEIGHT!!! The additional 2" goes up into the clamp of the new triple tree. Make your indy call Rick at CCE and let Rick question the guy about what he did. This is a super product and I'd hate to see anyone not happy with it due to poor installation.
#70
I hope he is able to get you fixed up. Front end work is no more complicated than anything else on the bike, it is just bolting together parts. The part requiring the most patience on this job is adjusting the steering head bearing fallaway. This takes time to do it right. That is another area where the indy could have gone wrong.
Also, I think your indy is very confused about the fork tubes. The CCE fork tubes are 2" longer than stock, but they DO NOT CHANGE THE RIDE HEIGHT!!! The additional 2" goes up into the clamp of the new triple tree. Make your indy call Rick at CCE and let Rick question the guy about what he did. This is a super product and I'd hate to see anyone not happy with it due to poor installation.
Also, I think your indy is very confused about the fork tubes. The CCE fork tubes are 2" longer than stock, but they DO NOT CHANGE THE RIDE HEIGHT!!! The additional 2" goes up into the clamp of the new triple tree. Make your indy call Rick at CCE and let Rick question the guy about what he did. This is a super product and I'd hate to see anyone not happy with it due to poor installation.