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What the difference with Progressives

crag antler

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I just took the GS to the shop today to get the new Progressive Fork Springs I got today via UPS, put in addition to
having:
fork seals replace
15 W fork oil
New Dunlop tire installed

Since I have had my 83 GS1100E, the front end has always been saggy. Of course gaining the education i did here..... I knew the next step wqas to get Progressives.
Pick up the pair for $55 plus shipping for $70. Evrybody else wanted 75 to 80 to start....w/o shipping.


So anyway my question is.....
How much of a diif will I noticed from a shot ft. end??
Will I have to adjust my driving style/skill alot,,, and why???
I told the shop not to put air in, so i should be good.
 
When I installed mine last year the most immediate difference was less nose dive under med to hard braking. Some of the guys here talk about preloading their new springs with spacers to furthur firm it up and eliminate the air. I only shimmed mine an extra 1/4 inch but still use 10 psi of air; it works for me.
 
I installed Progressives, with new seals and 15W oil last year (or was that the year before, I'm beginning to forget :oops: ). Anyway, the annoying little initial fork dive disappeared. I did fit spacers because the recommended springs are a little short for the 1983 GS750ES and Progressive specifies doing so for my bike. I like the handling result in the canyon twisties as the attitude of the bike is more predictable as you transition from braking to cornering to acceleration (or combinations thereof).

BB
 
I have had progressive springs in my gs or a couple of years.
as i remember the kit came with 3 spacers soft med and hard.
i used the medium and we no longer use air in the forks. Ride is firmer than stock but not a bit annoying.
 
I like their springs too. The correct pre-load spacer is very important. I had to make one out of PVC. I made a 1/2" spacer and use 10 psi. Works good. ('79 GS1000E)
With the correct amount of sag, about 1" or so when you sit on the bike, you'll notice a big difference.
 
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