progressive fork springs

[tinman905]

Hey guys I have had a set of progressive fork springs for about 3 months now and haven't really been too impressed . I wanted a lower front end so I cut a shorter spacer when I installed my springs. I went with 2" spacer instead of the 3.5" spacer recommended by Progressive. Having a Fetter fairing the front end felt spongy, weak and didn't feel good over many bumps in the road. So this week I decided to put in 4" spacers just to put a bit more preload on the springs and raised my fork tubes up to lower the front .

My bike now handles 100% better and the ride is so much smoother . Just throwing it out there what I experienced with my new up grade. For me shorter spacers were just to sloppy.

[b.walker5]

Just goes to show that the manufacturer really does know best..

[DiverRay]

As you have a Special, you DO need to start with the suggested spacer! on my standards, I LIKE the progressive springs. Glad you were able to work out the "problems"

[motoman]

On my factory issued Venturer, and me at a measely 170lbs. I have went to 15w Silcolene and 5-7psi in forks. Over the years the orfice the oil passes through becomes ever so slightly larger allowing forks to compress faster and the bit heavier weight oil compensates very well. The bikes springs are still the original and "free" height is still well within specs. The handleing and ride up front is great with no adnormal front-end dive under severe front braking. Although a couple pot-holes awhile back did knock the eye off in my Alpine deck and now goes to ERROR when CD is put in..........O'well, the stock exhaust still has a nice sound at 70-80mph to listen to