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    A while ago i bought progressive fork springs,
    the springs i pulled out of the bike are much thicker,
    possibly the heavy duty type that yamaha had sold,
    any ideas which would b the better pick of the 2?
    pete


    new owner of
    08 gen2 hayabusa


    former owner
    1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
    zrx carbs
    18mm float height
    145 main jets
    38 pilots
    slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
    fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters

    [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]

  • #2
    not from experience but I recall reading a post that indicated the Progressive fork springs were equivalent to the 'heavy duty' Yamaha fork springs for the standard model.

    I would definitely choose a new set of Progressives over 25+ year old factory 'heavy duty' springs. Hopefully this winter, I will be upgrading to the Progressive springs on my Special.

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    • #3
      I agree with Brian, I have progessives in mine and works well..
      1982 XS1100R
      1982 XJ650
      1983 VT400
      1990 XVS Shadow
      1983 Z1100

      -I just love the look on their faces when you leave them standing in the dust after they've lined you up on your XS.

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      • #4
        I've had both. The Progressives were far better...they are progressively wound and simply handle better.

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