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Why are Progressive fork springs so DAMNED short???

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by crc1214, Jul 26, 2006.

  1. crc1214

    crc1214 Member

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    WHY??!! I'm going to place a call into their customer service, but first want to get everyone's feedback on this phenomena........

    Why on earth are Progressive fork springs so damned short? Technically, they don't even come near the minimum spec limits for fork spring length that is published in our manuals. I'm tired of installing these in my bikes only to find out that I need to put a 2" spacer on top of them, and in the case of my current bike, an 81 750 Seca, I had to put a spacer that was about 3" in there!

    WTF?? Why don't they just make their springs longer?!

    I swear on the next bike I get I'm just going to put a spacer on top of the already existing fork springs! A 29.5" worn out fork spring with a 0.5" spacer has got to have a better feel than a 27" fork spring with a 3" spacer!

    Please - someone either confirm my hostility or proove my ignorance!

    Chad
     
  2. Danilo

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    This probably won't help and runs the risk of abuse :) But progressive springs are ..not ..the best choice for handling purposes.
    Lineraity of compression is key for that. One can always cut one's OEM springs thereby increasing their spring rate (as it's non reversible cut only a couple of coils at a time :_) then make longer spacers.. just like yer gonna have to do with your brand new POS springs.. but at least you will have some input with the result.
     
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    :D

    That's why I made the comment of looking for stiffer springs in 29" length.

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