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    Dumb Question (progressive springs)

    So one of my fork seals is leaking. I figure while I have them apart, I ought to replace the fork springs with new progressives.

    Now for the dumb question part. Are you ready for it?...

    Do the progressive springs come as a pair, or do I need to order two separate springs?

    The springs in question are below:


    Thanks.

    #2
    Mine came as a pair. I got a good price here
    1983 GS 1100E w/ 1230 kit, .340 lift Web Cams, Ape heavy duty valve springs, 83 1100 head with 1.5mm oversized SS intake valves, 1150 crank, Vance and Hines 1150 SuperHub, Star Racing high volume oil pump gears, 36mm carebs Dynojet stage 3 jet kit, Posplayr's SSPB, Progressive rear shocks and fork springs, Dyna 2000, Dynatek green coils and Vance & Hines 4-1 exhaust.
    1985 GS1150ES stock with 85 Red E bodywork.

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      #3
      Thanks Chef!

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        #4
        mine came as a pair also. you will need to pre load them when you install as a replacement to stock. I use (2) pieces of hollow bronze bar stock to preload the springs. I think the instructions call for a piece of pvc pipe.
        they make a big difference on the highway and around town. i commute 90 miles round trip on teh highway most days.

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          #5
          Mine came as a pair and had the necessary PVC pipe packaged with it. I determined my preload and cut the pipe to fit. Also, many here recommend not using any air pressure in the forks.

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            #6
            I also got pipe & washer's incl with mine.

            My spacer's ended up at 41mm from memory.

            Dan
            1980 GS1000G - Sold
            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
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