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Old Aug 28, 2022 | 07:50 AM
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I know this is likely a log shot but just thought I would ask. This is for a older Sportster model.

Does anybody have a copy of the Install Instructions for a 10-1560 Progressive Fork Lowering Kit
they could take a picture of and send me? I purchased a NOS 10-1560 Kit and it did not have the instructions.
I have searched everywhere on the internet and I can not find a copy. First, I want to make sure I received the
proper items in the kit because some put the OEM fork internals back in the box that they removed. Also, I want
to find out what the proper pre-load spacer length is.

Thanks........
 
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Old Aug 28, 2022 | 08:38 AM
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See if this helps- or check the the Tech Info ink at progressivesuspension,com

3055-110 INSTR,FORK LWRNG KT(... (progressivesuspension.com)

3055-123 XL Drop-in Inst WAPPS M.cdr (progressivesuspension.com)

3055 On Road Fork Spring.cdr (progressivesuspension.com)
 
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Old Aug 28, 2022 | 08:46 AM
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Have you contacted Progressive Suspension? They probably have a digital copy.

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Originally Posted by John Harper
Have you contacted Progressive Suspension? They probably have a digital copy.

John
Tried Progressive, but nothing yet.
The first link that shanneba posted above is better than anything I had found. Thanks.......

 
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You could try this link sold by Dennis Kirk Progressive 10-1560.
 
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Originally Posted by RKZen
You could try this link sold by Dennis Kirk Progressive 10-1560.
Looked at that but they have the wrong instructions linked. When you hit the link it gives you the instructions for a drop-in Kit. The 10-1560 is not a drop in kit.
 
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Thought it was the same. A buddy had something similar for his Sporty. He also directed this link, but scroll to the installation section for several PDF files for model ranges.
 
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Originally Posted by RKZen
Thought it was the same. A buddy had something similar for his Sporty. He also directed this link, but scroll to the installation section for several PDF files for model ranges.
None of those files directly relate to the 10-1560 Lowering Kit.
Maybe I am looking for something that does not exist.

What really has me stumped is that the kit I received has four Top-Out Springs. Two of the Springs are 1" long
and the other two are 2" long. I have never seen a Progressive Lowering Kit like that. Any I have seen have had 4 Springs
that are 1" long. You just use one spring for a 1" drop or stack two to get a 2" drop.
 
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