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« on: November 26, 2010, 08:48:37 PM » |
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I have a 200 tourer weight 285lbs and think the bike is a bit to bouncey.
My question is does what fork springs are considered the state of the art. Progressive, Works, or traxxtion dynamics?
Also, what is the difference between the Progressive 412 and say the 440s. The ladder is nearly twice as much. are they worth it and what do they do better than the 412s.
I am looking to improve handling more than anything else.
thanks john
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« Reply #1 on: November 27, 2010, 05:08:23 AM » |
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I've got progressive springs in my yellow bike....Can't really say I could tell any difference from them and stock...Maybe alittle better in the twisties.  |
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« Reply #2 on: November 27, 2010, 05:10:32 AM » |
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I think my progessives are a hair stiffer. Makes going over bigger bumps smooth. For the money I saw Progressives.
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« Reply #3 on: November 27, 2010, 05:23:28 AM » |
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I swore by Progressive when I installed them. I thought I could notice a definate difference. Now it's just my Valk ??? Unless that is, I ride someone elses Valk, then I surely notice all the dollars I dumped into mine. If your on the fence about this, keep in mind your suspension is OLD. It's money well spent, safety and performance that you won't know you were missing until you do it  Your bike should never be "bouncy" That has potential to cause injury or death  |
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« Reply #4 on: November 27, 2010, 05:30:11 AM » |
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On the test ride last year, I too noticed that the front was bouncy. When I hit the front brake the whole front end would dip-
Progressives cured that- first mod we did
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« Reply #5 on: November 27, 2010, 05:34:03 AM » |
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Yes, I agree. The first thing I noticed when grabbing a handfull of front brake, very little dip, then levels off and stays firm. It used to dive pretty bad, again, I didn't know how bad it was until it was changed out.
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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2010, 05:39:57 AM » |
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I've got progressive springs in my yellow bike....Can't really say I could tell any difference from them and stock
 I thought the difference was night and day... -Mike |
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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2010, 05:47:13 AM » |
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I've got progressive springs in my yellow bike....Can't really say I could tell any difference from them and stock
I thought the difference was night and day... -Mike Me too !!!! |
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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2010, 06:07:19 AM » |
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As far as your question about the 440's, I installed them on my VTX and really don't like them (too stiff). I installd the Works shocks on my Valk and love them.
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« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2010, 07:19:58 PM » |
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I just installed Progressive 440's in the front and the HD 13" Progressive Shocks on the rear a couple of months ago. Of the thousands I have spent on my Valk over the years this was the best investment ever!
My Valk handles soo much better, takes bumps better, and braking is smoother (the front end does not dive) I just wish that I had made this purchase sooner.
The rear shocks need to be adjusted according to your weight and if you have someone on the back or luggage this will effect the pre-load. There is no science here just trial and error.
The installation took me about 3 hours on the front springs and about 10 minutes to install the rear shocks. Make sure you get new front fork seals prior to starting the install.
Ride safe and warm!
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« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2010, 06:27:20 AM » |
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The stock shocks are fine for my skinny a$$, but the progressive fork springs are a must! hoser |
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« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2010, 08:14:48 AM » |
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best money i spent is on springs and rear shocks 440 hd .. hands down night and day
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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2010, 04:51:00 PM » |
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are all progressive fork springs the same
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