so, i guess they come with spacers now??   i got it from MAW

It's just a piece of PVC, but hey, means i don't have to make a trip to the hardware store

Pssssh. Straight rate is where it's at!

Good job on upgrading the suspension. Anything is better than stock!

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Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on April 18, 2006, 02:09:31 PM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 18, 2006, 02:02:34 PM
Pssssh. Straight rate is where it's at!

Good job on upgrading the suspension. Anything is better than stock!

Color me unconvinced. I think I'm still going progressive... if I keep the bike long enough to get around to it.

jakkyl, where'd you buy them?

http://www.accwhse.com/progress.htm#Fork%20springs
part number 02517

alrighty, got them in and it handles much better

I did a few high speed stops and it was not nearly as scary as before. 
and i didn't squish the family jewels as is customary with a quick stop. 

Worth every penny.  Didn't take long to install either


i also turned down the stock handlebars, it feels a little better than before

I almost peed my pants when that box arrived at my house  I was so excited. So far so good I say 

Quote from: jakkyl on April 18, 2006, 04:04:12 PM
alrighty, got them in and it handles much better

I did a few high speed stops and it was not nearly as scary as before. 
and i didn't squish the family jewels as is customary with a quick stop. 

Worth every penny.  Didn't take long to install either


i also turned down the stock handlebars, it feels a little better than before

Price?  How long for installation?

Quote from: annguyen1981 on April 18, 2006, 06:37:28 PM
Price?  How long for installation?

$63.29 total
took about 30-45 minutes to install
I had a lot of interruptions though, so...   I was closer to 45

Quote from: annguyen1981 on April 18, 2006, 06:37:28 PM
Price?  How long for installation?

Cost: I believe around 60 bucks (give or take)

Time: If you can get the cap on the first try; about 15-20 minutes (or, if you have problems with the cap...anywhere up to an hour  )

Edit: Bah, you got it right before me 

Jewel factor makes it worth every penny. Much more predictable feel on the stops.

they will work even better if you change the fork oil to a heavyer weight.didnt say if you did in the 45 min.

Quote from: fordtech on April 18, 2006, 09:18:50 PM
they will work even better if you change the fork oil to a heavyer weight.didnt say if you did in the 45 min.

nah, i didn't.   I only weigh 145, it's stiff enough for me

Quote from: jakkyl on April 18, 2006, 04:04:12 PM
alrighty, got them in and it handles much better

I did a few high speed stops and it was not nearly as scary as before. 
and i didn't squish the family jewels as is customary with a quick stop. 

Worth every penny.  Didn't take long to install either


i also turned down the stock handlebars, it feels a little better than before

Hey can you take some pics of the stock bars turned down.

Can you tell me where you purchased from?  Also, do I need to purchase replacement "fork oil"?  I didn't even know the fork needed some.

Quote from: annguyen1981 on April 20, 2006, 09:46:57 PM
Can you tell me where you purchased from?  Also, do I need to purchase replacement "fork oil"?  I didn't even know the fork needed some.

Sending you a PM...

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 18, 2006, 02:02:34 PM
Pssssh. Straight rate is where it's at!

Good job on upgrading the suspension. Anything is better than stock!

Don't hate on the progressives, good starting point for upgrading the suspension. If you have the scratch for straight rate it is nice, but most upgrade bikes before they need that! 

QuoteCan you tell me where you purchased from?  Also, do I need to purchase replacement "fork oil"?  I didn't even know the fork needed some.

Quote from: jakkyl on April 18, 2006, 02:15:32 PM

Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on April 18, 2006, 02:09:31 PM

Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on April 18, 2006, 02:02:34 PM
Pssssh. Straight rate is where it's at!

Good job on upgrading the suspension. Anything is better than stock!

Color me unconvinced. I think I'm still going progressive... if I keep the bike long enough to get around to it.

jakkyl, where'd you buy them?

http://www.accwhse.com/progress.htm#Fork%20springs
part number 02517

and i just used the same oil