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Old Feb 28, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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The dealer is replacing my lower forks because of a paint defect. I thought this would be a perfect time to drop in some progressive springs up front and...

Is there anything else that could be done at the same time and save me the labor charge?
 
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Chrome spacers, flush mount axle kit (do they make that for a Dyna?)??
 
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I would have works springs installed instead of progressive ones.
 
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I would have works springs installed instead of progressive ones.
At the risk of starting a fight...why?
 
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Originally Posted by marinepilot81
At the risk of starting a fight...why?
dual(triple) springs. They ride better than the progressive. Less brake dive.
price difference is small.
 
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Got a good place to buy them? Have you ridden both?
 
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Got a good place to buy them? Have you ridden both?
www.worksperformance.com
give them a call.

Progressives... better than stock ,yet, still not all that great.
Works... much better... smoother, less brake dive. Feels better cornering. Handles big bumps better and soaks up road surface irregularities.

I don't think anyone that has gone from progressive to works has regretted it.
 
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My progressives were $75 and Denniskirk has the Works for $143 before shipping.

Back to the never ending question: Why doesn't Harley just put the good stuff on their bikes?!
 
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Originally Posted by marinepilot81
My progressives were $75 and Denniskirk has the Works for $143 before shipping.

Back to the never ending question: Why doesn't Harley just put the good stuff on their bikes?!
direct from works, $125. If you already bought the progressives, Just have them installed.
I can say for the 50 dollar difference, it is worth it.
 
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