progressive fork springs

[salty_monk]

I don't believe you'd ever notice it but yes it would be more correct to drain & put it all in fresh.

How much do you weigh? 15wt works good for me at 165lb, if you're heavier 20w might work for you...

[gshub]

progressive fork springs

Thanks for all the replies.
will have another try soon.

[OldVet66]

I started mine the other day, and indeed the Progressive springs are longer, but are the same length, with the factory spacer on top of the old springs. I'm 175 lbs., the springs are about 1/4" below the top of the forks. Should I just cut the factory spacers so they are flush with the top or go with it the way it is? I always have this for adjustment. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

[gshub]

I started mine the other day, and indeed the Progressive springs are longer, but are the same length, with the factory spacer on top of the old springs. I'm 175 lbs., the springs are about 1/4" below the top of the forks. Should I just cut the factory spacers so they are flush with the top or go with it the way it is? I always have this for adjustment. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo...eat=directlink

Thanks
where did yer get the pump and gauge from?.

[OldVet66]

It's a Progressive product. They used to be common years ago so you wouldn't blow your seals with too much pressure. My old one was a syringe with a gauge, this is quite a nice one, It doesn't bleed any air taking the hose off, and it has a bleeder for fine adjustment. I'm looking for a fork equalizer now, it connects both forks with one central filler. I should have put a quarter in the picture to show the size, it fits the length of my hand with the handle sticking ofer a little.

[Rudeman]

I started mine the other day, and indeed the Progressive springs are longer, but are the same length, with the factory spacer on top of the old springs. ...

That's probably the reason why they don't recommend using spacers.

Found this...

Here:

http://www.retrocycle.com/CustomChromeParts/14688/GaugeMounted_Air_Pump.html