PROGRESSIVE FRONT SPRINGS STREETBOB

  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    10 years ago

    hey guys got some progressive front springs for my streetbob I'm sure plenty have fitted them anyhow I've got the plastic spacers with them can you give me an idea of size to cut them length etc.

    I know you have to set preload etc also I'm reading that the closed end of the spring should go to the top to stop rattling/clunking I know it doesn't matter which way up but enyone had experience with them being noisy with the closed end down ?????

    787 cc of oil I rekon 20 weight when talking to a mate who did his ?????

    Or less oil cause the springs are bigger?????

    Thanks in advance 

  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    10 years ago
    Thanks
  • Bonkerz
    Bonkerz
    10 years ago
    You want silence or a bunch of replies saying "I have no fucking idea" ?
  • Blackbob
    Blackbob
    10 years ago

    if ya going with 20w fluid i would not use the spacers at first an see how it feels 20w will make em pretty stiff with prog springs

  • daddyracer56
    daddyracer56
    10 years ago

    dual rate pro springs are soft , better  with a straight rate spring like race tech brand ,    10 or 15 or 20 w bel-ray fork oil great stuff, for best results air cap the forks crown nuts with short car mag wheel valve fittings  no more than 18 lbs each ,  best & low cost modifications

  • Daggs
    Daggs
    10 years ago

    Same amount of oil, I used15 wt, my race tech progressives came with alloy spacers that you cut to length using their preload (sag) set up procedure, mine made an improvement over stock but over tbe years I'm still not happy with it. I'm probably going to go with a drop in cartridge set up

  • Blackbob
    Blackbob
    10 years ago

    Before i start playing with springs i have ricor intiminators i will be fitting in my fork legs

    Anyone here using these ?

    i have ricor shocks fitted to the rear and cant speak highly enough about em

     

  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    10 years ago
    Thanks guys
    Bonkerz yep more replys the better
    So Ya can run em without the spacers if the oils heavier
    And small wound coils to the top ....?????
    It's says either way but the manual say small to the top????.?.?
    Cheers
  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    10 years ago
    See above
  • daddyracer56
    daddyracer56
    10 years ago

    allways fine windings to da top

  • Daggs
    Daggs
    10 years ago
    I don't think you could run without the spacers Dave as they set the preload
  • Sparra
    Sparra
    10 years ago

    As a starting point I would lay out your standard spring and spacer on the ground and measure the length...Then make your new spacer to whatever length you need so you end up with the same over all length...You can then cut the spacer down to get the ride how you like it...

  • Daggs
    Daggs
    10 years ago
    You didn't get instal instructions? I have mine at home somewhere I'll give you a copy when I get home
  • DAVUTCH
    DAVUTCH
    10 years ago
    They have now sent me instructions all ok thanks for the help this Is why I like you cunts cause your all wiling ta have a
    Say and help a non sporty riding man out with a few ideas