Lowering bob front end with Progressive Kit
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Lowering bob front end with Progressive Kit
Has anyone installed the Progressive front end lowering kit on a Bob?? I purchased the Kit but the instructions are a little vague which makes me nervous about doing it myself with my limited skills....anyone have advice or done this ??
thanks,
Scott
thanks,
Scott
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RE: Lowering bob front end with Progressive Kit
Hi!
Yesterday I installed the 412 Progressive on the rear and pulled out 1" the tube off the triple trees for a test. I'll love it!
I bought the Front lowering kit some weeks ago and after this test I'll install asap!
I heard that you can change just the springswithout disassembly the entire forks but I prefer to use all the parts included. I'll make a photo tutorial and post it when done.
Yesterday I installed the 412 Progressive on the rear and pulled out 1" the tube off the triple trees for a test. I'll love it!
I bought the Front lowering kit some weeks ago and after this test I'll install asap!
I heard that you can change just the springswithout disassembly the entire forks but I prefer to use all the parts included. I'll make a photo tutorial and post it when done.
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RE: Lowering bob front end with Progressive Kit
i had the kit, realized u had to dismantle the forks to install it properly. you can not just install the long spring in the kit. it will be WAY to short. i decided to not install the kit and go wait until i had a reason to take apart the forks. i said fug it and just made myself some 1 inch shorter spacers in place of the metal stockers. 1.5" PVC pipe is what i used. i think they were 10" long. anyway this will lower the front, and it will loose some preload. its super cheap and i can't say it handles any better or worse, but it sure looks good! 
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RE: Lowering bob front end with Progressive Kit
$100 is too much! 
should be more in the $75 range. you should have the option of dropping 1 or 2 inches. I did 1" to help offsetmy 1 1/2" rear drop - will always wonder if 2" would ofbeen better? .
I made it worthwhile, labor wise (indy), and had it done along w/new front tire and brake pads. definetly change out the old fork oil. no need to go w/thicker oil w/the new kit unless you want a really stifffront end.
should be more in the $75 range. you should have the option of dropping 1 or 2 inches. I did 1" to help offsetmy 1 1/2" rear drop - will always wonder if 2" would ofbeen better? .I made it worthwhile, labor wise (indy), and had it done along w/new front tire and brake pads. definetly change out the old fork oil. no need to go w/thicker oil w/the new kit unless you want a really stifffront end.
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RE: Lowering bob front end with Progressive Kit
Rebel,
The Kit does come with the option to lower 1" or 2"...
Scott
The Kit does come with the option to lower 1" or 2"...
Scott
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RE: Lowering bob front end with Progressive Kit
I did mine and its pretty straight forward if you have a service manual. If you are just relying on the progresive instructions you will get real confused. First--do you have a service manual.
And as far as im concerned its well worth the money, it completely transforms the look of the bike.
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And as far as im concerned its well worth the money, it completely transforms the look of the bike.
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