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Title: Yay, new parts!
Post by: skoebl on March 04, 2006, 03:09:46 PM
Well, today my progessive springs came, and I bought new jets (1 size up + #4 washer). So now I've got a little work to do. Got the jets for 11 bucks...don't know if that's a lot or not, but it works for me  :)

I also scheduled a 20,000 mile service tune-up thingy, so then she'll be all nice and perfect.

The progressive kit is pretty cool. It came with the two springs, some papers and whatnot, AND a nice heavy duty pvc pipe to make the custom spacer.

Got the parts from the Motorcycle Accessory Warehouse for about 60 bucks (info found on Pablo's site).

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Title: Re: Yay, new parts!
Post by: Cal Amari on March 04, 2006, 03:15:45 PM
Hope you researched how to install the Progressive springs here, and on Pablo's site. Depending on your weight, riding style, and whether or not you carry a passenger frequently, you might want to change the fork oil to a heavier weight. Even if you decide to use the stock weight oil, it won't hurt to drain the old oil and replace it with clean, fresh fork oil...
Title: Re: Yay, new parts!
Post by: jordanearl on March 04, 2006, 03:34:50 PM
definetly while youve got it apart put new oil in em, well worth the few bucks you will spend.
Title: Re: Yay, new parts!
Post by: skoebl on March 04, 2006, 05:22:09 PM
They've got fairly fresh 10W oil in them right now. That's teh stock oil right? Also, how much do I need? (of 15w)
Title: Re: Yay, new parts!
Post by: scratch on March 04, 2006, 08:43:08 PM
377ml's or cc's for each leg.
Title: Re: Yay, new parts!
Post by: skoebl on March 05, 2006, 12:03:45 PM
Quote from: scratch on March 04, 2006, 08:43:08 PM
377ml's or cc's for each leg.

Bah....I really dislike the fact that I suck at metric  :laugh: