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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:51 PM
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What have y'all replaced your stock front suspension with? I recently replaced the rear shocks with Works Performance, and they have a set of triple rate front springs they suggested. Any suggestions?
 

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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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I have progressive drop in springs and ricor Intiminators I love my front end now
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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Progressive springs but looking into Ohlins new 30mm cartridges.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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Using Progressive front springs (not lowered) with Ohlins on back. The bike is way more stable and fun. I know there is still room for improvement, but I'm not gonna make any changes unless I really feel I need more.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 03:04 PM
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i run progressives with 15w fluid (lowered) love it!!!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 03:22 PM
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Just intimidators and amsoil Shock Therapy Suspension Fluid #10 Medium made a world of difference.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Works triple rate spring kit + Ricor intimidators 15W = way more stable than stock.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 05:14 PM
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I was checking out Patriot Suspensions. www.patriotsuspension.com Their "Genesis" fork springs look kind of interesting and they're not much more than a set of Progressive fork springs.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by madden23
Works triple rate spring kit + Ricor intimidators 15W = way more stable than stock.
How difficult was the Works spring install? Is it as simple as remove those two big nuts and yank out the old springs, or does the wheel and axle have to come off the bike?
 
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Originally Posted by madden23
Works triple rate spring kit + Ricor intimidators 15W = way more stable than stock.
does this get rid of the clunky/mushy feel?
 
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