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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 01:37 PM
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Default Progressive fork cartidge install
Got my Cartridges the other week, finally fitted them. The instructions state to fit the plastic spacers according to rider weight etc. But after fitting 2 in each leg, find it very hard.
Has anyone found this to be the same in their bike?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 02:43 PM
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Yup....that's how they ride. Progressive Mono Tubes stink. Once I get my front wheel situation settled they are coming out.
 
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I remember I think I only put one spacer in. The ride is firm but not harsh. I put them in at the same time I put CCE triples in and liked the overall change.
 
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Yes. I put both spacers in per the manual recommendations and those suckers ride hard. Not real happy with it and they've been in for a year now. I'm just too lazy to tear it apart again to take one of them out.

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Old Jun 16, 2014 | 08:36 AM
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Yes I think that the 2 spacers are very hard, 1 would have been better. I wonder what none in would be like?
As long as it wouldn't bottom out on hard braking I would very happy!
 
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I had 1 clip in mine and they were like having a solid front end....... then they started making a spring noise like a pogo stick makes.

I went back to stock innards, and now realize that the OEM front end isn't so bad after all.
 
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Good to know. Was thinking about going with these, and will pass and save the $
 
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Originally Posted by nirschl
Yes. I put both spacers in per the manual recommendations and those suckers ride hard. Not real happy with it and they've been in for a year now. I'm just too lazy to tear it apart again to take one of them out.

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That's the problem with the road king, too much to take apart. I do like the ride as they do not bottom out anymore. I think i will go down to one spacer and fingers crossed.
Have basic Ohlins on the rear and just got them to sync with the front
 
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Originally Posted by shooter5074
I had 1 clip in mine and they were like having a solid front end....... then they started making a spring noise like a pogo stick makes.

I went back to stock innards, and now realize that the OEM front end isn't so bad after all.
I believe that 1 clip might lower the front end a bit as well. As far as the OEM front end goes alot of people have had decent results by just changing fork oil.
 
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I love mine, for me it's much better than the stock front end even after changing the fork oil to a heavier weight.
 
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