New Front Suspension

[Boozy Creek Beast]

I have a 1980 GS1100E that is almost completely orginal and would like to replace my existing springs with a new progressive front supension. I do not know much about the process such as a good place to purchase the necessary springs and or any other items needed. Can some one point me in the right direction.

The Beast

[RJ]

Bike Bandit, MAW Online, Dennis Kirk. They all carry those springs as well as the seals you'll need.

[KGB]

And the fork oil.
Personally I use 20 weight oil.
Stock I think is 10 weight, maybe 15 weight.
I do not run any air in the forks.
This will/is a HUGE debate on here about wether to use
air or not in the forks.

This is a common upgrade on our bikes.
Simple enough and worth every $$$

[Boozy Creek Beast]

So what you are saying is that in order to go to a progressive front suspention all I have to do is replace the existing springs with new OEM Springs. I thought there was a different type of springs that may be better then the OEMs. Well if that is all I need than this is an easy fix.

Thanks
The Beast

[KGB]

Progressive is a brand name, and they make progressive rate springs for our bikes.

yes very simple way to upgrade your bike, and worth the investment.
As to fork oil, some use ATF, automatic trans fluid.
I have used Bel Ray fork oil in 20 weight.
Just my preferance.