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Title: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: blwnbwtie on May 08, 2007, 09:40:57 AM
Does anyone know if the progressive suspension front springs will work in a 07 model.  It only shows 89-02 and i wanna be sure they will work before i order them.
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: pbureau69 on May 08, 2007, 11:02:11 AM
I just swapped my forks on my 05 for a set from an 04 with the progressive springs in them. so I am going to assume the forks 01-07 are the same

lets see what others think
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: coll0412 on May 08, 2007, 11:07:35 AM
Check out race techs too, a little more spendy but if you start getting serious about riding you will love them more than progressives
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: groff22 on May 08, 2007, 11:21:37 AM
SonicSprings.com -- they are cheaper, straight rate springs.
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: gstwizzle on May 08, 2007, 11:38:38 AM
Which spring on the sonicspring site is the best for a more aggressive rider?  I am assuming the higher the kg/mm means a stronger spring?
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: coll0412 on May 08, 2007, 12:00:12 PM
You can get racetech springs for 79.99 at indysuperbikes.com

They have a spring rate calculator on the racetech site to figure out the spring rate
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: bucks1605 on May 08, 2007, 12:08:10 PM
Quote from: coll0412 on May 08, 2007, 12:00:12 PM
You can get racetech springs for 79.99 at indysuperbikes.com

They have a spring rate calculator on the racetech site to figure out the spring rate

I was checking out that site, which of the three would be the best for normal street riding.
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: blwnbwtie on May 08, 2007, 12:35:04 PM
the racetech springs at indysuperbikes.com are for 89-99.  Did suzuki change anything or is this just what the manufacture of the springs knows that they fit?  Are springs from 89-07 interchangeable?
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: ajaxgs on May 08, 2007, 12:35:55 PM
i have a set to sell p.m me
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: bucks1605 on May 08, 2007, 12:42:11 PM
Quote from: bucks1605 on May 08, 2007, 12:08:10 PM
Quote from: coll0412 on May 08, 2007, 12:00:12 PM
You can get racetech springs for 79.99 at indysuperbikes.com

They have a spring rate calculator on the racetech site to figure out the spring rate

I was checking out that site, which of the three would be the best for normal street riding.

nevermind, I figured it out.
Title: Re: GS500F progressive suspension
Post by: groff22 on May 08, 2007, 12:59:31 PM
Quote from: gstwizzle on May 08, 2007, 11:38:38 AM
Which spring on the sonicspring site is the best for a more aggressive rider?  I am assuming the higher the kg/mm means a stronger spring?

Check out the spring rate calculator they have... http://www.sonicsprings.com/catalog/calculate_spring_rate.php

Regards,
Jeff