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Old 01-27-2014, 04:54 PM
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I have a 04 SG and would like to know my options to improve the front suspension..I am taking care of the back already with Works shocks. I was thinking of there spring kit also..is that a good route to go or is there other options i should look into?
 
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Originally Posted by Sidewind75
I have a 04 SG and would like to know my options to improve the front suspension..I am taking care of the back already with Works shocks. I was thinking of there spring kit also..is that a good route to go or is there other options i should look into?
Check out the traxxion straight rate springs with ricor intiminators thread
 
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Are you looking for better than stock ?

I went with a progressive front and rear 2" lower .... but greatly improved over stock. I was going for look over feel but in the end I got the best of both worlds
 
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I put stock length Progressive springs (literally dropped in) and the front end hasn't been any better. Also using 10W Bel-Ray oil in the forks. My manual calls for 10.6 ozs. but I put in 11 ozs., much to pour that amount.
 
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Yes I am looking for better than stock however i do not think i can afford a whole new front end so it would have to be able to use the current front end
 
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Yes I am looking for better than stock however i do not think i can afford a whole new front end so it would have to be able to use the current front end
Intiminators, straight rate springs and adjusters for under $500 = great results.
 
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Originally Posted by monster715
Intiminators, straight rate springs and adjusters for under $500 = great results.
i get confused easily with this suspension stuff lol..i was looking at the intiminators and straight rate springs..what are the adjusters you are talking about?
 
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Originally Posted by Sidewind75
i get confused easily with this suspension stuff lol..i was looking at the intiminators and straight rate springs..what are the adjusters you are talking about?


http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/s...FZBj7AodEUQA3Q
 
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Originally Posted by Sidewind75
i get confused easily with this suspension stuff lol..i was looking at the intiminators and straight rate springs..what are the adjusters you are talking about?
Don't feel bad I still don't get all of it either and I've been researching it for a month and just did the install. Preload adjusters replace your stock caps and allow you to add or subtract preload on your front springs. Look into that thread, I know it's a lot of reading but there's a lot of real good info in there
 
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How much money do you want to spend? Ricor intiminator is the way to go!
Or change the fork oil to heavy weight, difference is night and day!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-new-bike.html
 

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