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    Front Springs for a 1985 GS550L

    I'm looking to replace these soon as I got my electrical issues squared away, but I can't find a part number for them. People suggest the Progressive springs, which i'd like, but all I can find is springs for the gs550E, not the L model. Does anyone know which Progressive part # will fit my L?

    Also, i'm about 225 and looking for more performance-orientated handling. Would 20 weight oil be better for my size than the standard 15?
    Last edited by Guest; 05-16-2009, 10:02 AM.

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    The 550E springs should work fine once you fabricate some PVC spacers.
    Ed

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      #3
      I thin you can just run those springs as is if you are ok with the ride hight. I hated how long the forks were on my L so I cut them down a bit now it looks like a drag bike and handles a bit better IMO.

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        Originally posted by mpls-ugly View Post
        I thin you can just run those springs as is if you are ok with the ride hight. I hated how long the forks were on my L so I cut them down a bit now it looks like a drag bike and handles a bit better IMO.
        You cut the actual forks, or took a little off the springs?

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          #5
          Sorry, I forgot abbot this post. If your still interested what I did was cut the springs. I probably ended up about 1 1/2 inches lower in front. If I did it again i would have started a little smaller but really I have no problems. FYI if you do do t I cut them then had to heat them up and flatten the tops a bit. I didn't think about that so ended up with that extra 1/2 inch. Anticipate that factor.

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