sidecarrick
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« on: July 09, 2011, 10:52:29 AM » |
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Just got back from a 500km ride on my 2000 tourer after installing a pair of 44o's and all I can say is-WOW!!!, what a difference!! The ride is smoother, the road snakes don't make the bike wander, even low speed handling is better. No bottoming out either. Should have done this years ago- Thanks, Paul, for the smokin' deal!
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eric in md
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ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
in the mountains .......cumberland md
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« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2011, 11:22:23 AM » |
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awesome now put front springs in the forks you will go wow again
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Patrick
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« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2011, 11:23:46 AM » |
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Did you install STD or HD ??
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sidecarrick
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« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2011, 11:50:04 AM » |
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STD- picked them up from a fellow VRCC'er.  |
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Patrick
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2011, 12:18:07 PM » |
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I happen to like the STD also..
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Disco
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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2011, 12:21:24 PM » |
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Thanks for posting your report!  Mine should be here Monday or Tuesday!  |
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John U.
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« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2011, 01:27:10 PM » |
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Sidecarrick, can you tell us how many miles were on the OEM shocks you replaced and what condition were the bushings in on the old shocks?
I'm just wondering if worn bushings (or shocks) could have been at least part of the cause of the wandering. Tar snakes have caused me some discomfort but I always thought it was tire related. I'd describe the tar snake feeling as more of a momentary traction change.
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sidecarrick
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« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2011, 09:39:31 PM » |
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The shocks had 50,000km on them but the aftermarket bushings had only 15,000 on them. Uppers were good, but lowers were pretty shot. All I know for sure is that the Valk handles like a sportbike now. I can hardly wait for winter, so I can replace the front springs with progressive as well.
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« Reply #8 on: July 10, 2011, 03:54:53 AM » |
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I have about 68,000 on the 440IS HD's and Progressives up front too. Love the handling. I need to remember to check my bushings soon, I think they're the ones that came with the Progressives.
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« Reply #9 on: July 10, 2011, 05:50:07 AM » |
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one of the best improvements I've made to my bike...almost 11 years ago now. The fork springs, combined with the Lamonster risers, made the bike handle much better.
Enjoy...and remember to save the original sales receipt. If you ever need warranty (lifetime) on the 440s and you don't have the receipt you will be S.O.L..
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sidecarrick
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« Reply #10 on: July 10, 2011, 01:43:48 PM » |
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I can hardly wait for winter, so I can replace the front springs with progressive as well.
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« Reply #11 on: July 11, 2011, 08:59:37 AM » |
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So is the replacement procedure just a simple bolt off/bolt on?
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JC
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« Reply #12 on: July 11, 2011, 11:06:30 AM » |
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after installing a pair of 44o's and all I can say is-WOW!!!, what a difference!! The ride is smoother, the road snakes don't make the bike wander, even low speed handling is better. No bottoming out either. Should have done this years ago!
+1 You definitely need the fork springs too! I just rode the Dragon last weekend on mine and like you said - WOW! Best upgrade I ever made. |
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Damn thing gives me the grins every time I get on it!
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JC
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« Reply #13 on: July 11, 2011, 11:07:45 AM » |
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So is the replacement procedure just a simple bolt off/bolt on?
It's that easy for the shocks! |
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Damn thing gives me the grins every time I get on it!
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thunderbass53
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« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2011, 12:16:04 PM » |
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COOL! Got a 2700 mile trip coming up in October...may have to go ahead and change them. The wife will certainly appreciate it... |
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Dirty Dave
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« Reply #15 on: July 13, 2011, 01:08:05 PM » |
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I found the HD 440 springs were way better for me. I'm 220 lbs. No adjustment when I ride with my 100 lb wife.
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