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What aftermarket front and rear springs for better ride
Looking for a better ride on my '06 1200C. I have the stock rear shocks firmed up all the way to keep from bottoming out with the "boss" on the back, she weighs 115 lbs and I way 210. What brand of progressives give the best ride for cruising and around town. I live in Southern California and ride in the mountains and on the teeth shattering freeways.:eek:
Thanks in advance. |
I used the 412 Series. They are the lowest cost type available and are a big improvement over stock.
This is a handy link to tell you what is available for your bike http://www.progressivesuspension.com/productsearch.aspx |
Originally Posted by tiger_rider
(Post 4354587)
I used the 412 Series. They are the lowest cost type available and are a big improvement over stock.
This is a handy link to tell you what is available for your bike http://www.progressivesuspension.com/productsearch.aspx |
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Originally Posted by Ramboamt
(Post 4354486)
Looking for a better ride on my '06 1200C. I have the stock rear shocks firmed up all the way to keep from bottoming out with the "boss" on the back, she weighs 115 lbs and I way 210. What brand of progressives give the best ride for cruising and around town. I live in Southern California and ride in the mountains and on the teeth shattering freeways.:eek:
Thanks in advance. |
Thanks.
Thanks for the info I will look into the Progressive 440 13".
> I opted for the Progressive fork springs an used the spacers at their full length and 7w BelRay fork. < Did you replace the front fork assy. :eek: or did you install new springs and spacers? |
I weigh the same as you and my wife is around 125lb. I have a 04 custom that I do alot of touring with. Front suspension I bought the adjustable spring kit from www.worksperformance.com, only a couple dollars more that the progressive kit and its adjustable based on the riders weight, mention you belong to this site or xlforum.net, I got a 10% discount. Also a front fork brace, im using one from superbrace.com. Rear shocks im using a set of e-bay bought road king 13" air shocks, you can adjust the air pressure for one or two up riding and no more bottoming out. I also went with Metzler tires when the dunlops wore out. With those mods done I can ride my bike all day long without problems, my front end doesnt bottom out now when braking.
No matter what, change your front fork oil. The original oil comes out looking like sludge. |
I went with Progressive 413's on my '08 1200R. They're extremely effective in aggressive riding and in handling added weight.
Originally Posted by Ramboamt
(Post 4354486)
Looking for a better ride on my '06 1200C. I have the stock rear shocks firmed up all the way to keep from bottoming out with the "boss" on the back, she weighs 115 lbs and I way 210. What brand of progressives give the best ride for cruising and around town. I live in Southern California and ride in the mountains and on the teeth shattering freeways.:eek:
Thanks in advance. |
J&P Cycles and Phat Performance Parts offer the Progressive front springs (standard length) for around $50-60. Looking into installing these myself sometime in the future.
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Originally Posted by SHOAT
(Post 4366639)
J&P Cycles and Phat Performance Parts offer the Progressive front springs (standard length) for around $50-60. Looking into installing these myself sometime in the future.
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loyolacu68 ... the ad claims that by being a progressive rate spring, they improve the handling and reduce nosediving commonly experienced with stock springs.
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