Progressive Standard Front Fork Springs
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Progressive Standard Front Fork Springs
I am thinking about swapping out my standard front fork springs for the "standard" (not the lowering kit) Progressive front fork springs on my 2007 Dyna Streetbob. Has anyone here installed the standard Progressive fork springs and are there any noticeable differences? Ride quality and handling?
I looked at some of the other threads on this but I couldn't find the information I was looking for.
I looked at some of the other threads on this but I couldn't find the information I was looking for.
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I'll be interested to see what feedback you get ... I need to 'stiffen' my front end (it's a donor from a Fat Boy) ... I've been looking at either Progressive or Race Tech springs ....
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My Wide Glide had way too much dive when I hit the front brake, at walking speed it compressed about 4".
First I tried heavier fork oil (10wt.) it helped a little but still got squirrely in the turns and on rough roads.
Put in the standard Progressive springs and 20wt. fork oil, still compresses for the light bumps but does not travel nearly as far - and handles the turns great.
First I tried heavier fork oil (10wt.) it helped a little but still got squirrely in the turns and on rough roads.
Put in the standard Progressive springs and 20wt. fork oil, still compresses for the light bumps but does not travel nearly as far - and handles the turns great.
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I have the standard length Progressive springs with 15wt fork oil and I think they're great.They work exactly as advertised, they smooth out sharp bumps and reduce dive.I don't know about the works kit but are you sure it's only $20 more than the standard length kit there's quite a bit of difference in price and ride quality between Progressives lowering and standard length kits.
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I haven't read into the works suspension or the race tech suspension yet. I'm looking for something that is going to handle the dives when riding with a passenger. I don't notice it so much when riding solo. But it is really noticeable with a passenger on board.
Has anyone had any experience with these?
Has anyone had any experience with these?
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