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« on: July 17, 2017, 01:46:01 PM » |
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My 2001 Standard has just under 60,000 kms and I do not know if any front end work have ever been done on it. After 6 months of storage, I came home to find fork oil on my front tire and running onto the garage floor.
I have booked the bike into the local shop for next week and ordered two OEM fork oil seal kits: $75 Canadian for the two. I'll ask for the fork oil to be changed, of course. My wise wife asked me, why don't you replace the springs while you are at it ? Good point, methinks!
I installed progressives on my Suzuki C50 (800 cc cruiser) and never noticed a bit of difference from the OEM parts. So if I am going to order new springs, what kind should I consider for my Valkyrie? At age 64, this is the last front end work that I want to pay for!
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dr.danh
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2017, 02:03:22 PM » |
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i did the progressive on my I/S. One thing to you will see here is the amt., weight, etc. can make a dif. on the stiffness.
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Hook#3287
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2017, 06:18:10 PM » |
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Progressive springs are a good choice. They help with the front end dive associated with braking and will give a little stiffer ride than OEM. You can get them online for about $75.00 US.
New OEM will go double that.
You can check your original OEM against the spec in the service manual and reuse them. They probably are just fine.
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2017, 06:52:08 PM » |
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I did my Tourer's front end over Memorial Day weekend.
Hyperpro springs, mixture of Hyperpro and Maxima 15wt fork oil (to specified levels), All Balls oil seals, clips and bushings. The only thing I didn't replace was the OEM dust seals - they are still in good shape.
These ride pretty good so far, especially with a passenger. Very controllable - firm - but compliant action.
Will go this route when my I/S forks need attention at some future time.
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sandy
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2017, 08:02:27 PM » |
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I did my Tourer's front end over Memorial Day weekend.
Hyperpro springs, mixture of Hyperpro and Maxima 15wt fork oil (to specified levels), All Balls oil seals, clips and bushings. The only thing I didn't replace was the OEM dust seals - they are still in good shape.
These ride pretty good so far, especially with a passenger. Very controllable - firm - but compliant action.
Will go this route when my I/S forks need attention at some future time.
+1 on the use of Hyper Pro and All Balls seals, guide and slider bushings. |
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2017, 07:11:50 AM » |
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Thanks for all this. Where do you recommend to order HyperPro progressives for a Valkyrie Standard?
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sandy
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2017, 07:33:53 AM » |
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If you get on their website, you'll find there's only one dealer in the states. He's in NJ. I have their website on my other computer. BTW: I put HP's in my GoldWing. Love them.
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2017, 11:10:59 AM » |
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EPM Performance.
I posted a link in a thread a couple of months ago.
Dee is who you want to speak with - they're A+.
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Brian
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2017, 05:48:47 PM » |
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I went with the Progressive last winter and used all OEM seals, fluid, bushings and dust seals. The Progressives are shorter than the OEM springs, their literature tells you this will work just fine and did. Big difference in how the front end handles now. Glad I did this all because I had one tube seal leaking that all the tricks did not fix. Go with what you can afford.
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h13man
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« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2017, 02:20:20 PM » |
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I purchased a set of Racetech #80's. There OK for single wound riding solo but a too much dive 2 up but better than stock. I like the way the Progressive brand handled on my 1100 Shadow with 10w riding 2 up much better. Probably go with them this winters "go through".
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ripper980
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« Reply #10 on: July 25, 2017, 03:20:03 AM » |
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My 2001 Standard has just under 60,000 kms and I do not know if any front end work have ever been done on it. After 6 months of storage, I came home to find fork oil on my front tire and running onto the garage floor.
I have booked the bike into the local shop for next week and ordered two OEM fork oil seal kits: $75 Canadian for the two. I'll ask for the fork oil to be changed, of course. My wise wife asked me, why don't you replace the springs while you are at it ? Good point, methinks!
I installed progressives on my Suzuki C50 (800 cc cruiser) and never noticed a bit of difference from the OEM parts. So if I am going to order new springs, what kind should I consider for my Valkyrie? At age 64, this is the last front end work that I want to pay for!
Fiat Lux
Good choice are progressive springs.. If you can, get the upper and lower fork tube bushings replaced as well .. they are cheap and will tighten up the front suspension. |
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