any body use progressive springs?

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  • 1fasttrucker
    XSive
    • Jun 2011
    • 77
    • Mason, Michigan

    #1

    any body use progressive springs?

    hay guys got my forks down and replacing seals and thinking about a set of progresive springs , looking for any pros and cons from some one allready been down that road! thanks ken
  • bikerphil
    Master of XSology
    • Jan 2008
    • 8637
    • South Flori-DUH

    #2
    Yep, I use them, they are a definite improvement over the stock units. They still might be a little on the soft side depending on your weight and riding style. Switching to a heavier fork oil (15W or 20W) will also help in conjunction with the progressive springs.
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

    โ˜ฎ

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    • SFerinTEXAS
      XSive Maximus
      • Jun 2006
      • 876

      #3
      I put them in my SF. It took a while to appreciate it but I def would not go back.
      79SF
      XJ11
      78E

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      • jetmechmarty
        Master of XSology
        • Nov 2003
        • 7768
        • Coldwater, Mississippi

        #4
        I'm a straight rate fan myself. With the correct spring, the ride is superior. I got mine custom wound from Traxxion Dynamics. I'm very happy.
        Marty (in Mississippi)
        XS1100SG
        XS650SK
        XS650SH
        XS650G
        XS6502F
        XS650E

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        • SFerinTEXAS
          XSive Maximus
          • Jun 2006
          • 876

          #5
          In my case watching the forks dive a little more at slower speeds seemed different.(at high speed I'm kinda busy). Then I realized that early soft bounce translated into a softer seat . So I'm sold.JMO
          79SF
          XJ11
          78E

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          • jetmechmarty
            Master of XSology
            • Nov 2003
            • 7768
            • Coldwater, Mississippi

            #6
            the rub for me was to get the proper laden sag, I run out of spring too quickly and the ride is very harsh.
            Marty (in Mississippi)
            XS1100SG
            XS650SK
            XS650SH
            XS650G
            XS6502F
            XS650E

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            • Rasputin
              XS-XJ Super Guru
              • Apr 2008
              • 3180
              • Lacombe, Alberta, Canada

              #7
              I have progressive's in my 79SF and I can absolutely say that it handles better than any of my other bikes. A bit to pricey to have them in all my bikes though. I would say yes indeed if they are in your budget range!!
              2-79 XS1100 SF
              2-78 XS1100 E Best bike Ever
              80 XS 1100 SG Big bore kit but not fully running yet.
              Couple of more parts bikes of which 2 more will live!

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