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#424894 deeker1973 (User) < I CHOSE my ROADSTAR over everything else > Expert Boarder Posts: 452 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 7 Months, 4 Weeks ago   Just curious, could you cut the spacer a little shorter if you wanted to lower the front end?   Logged     2000 Roadstar Millenium Edition Big Boar Air Ride, shaved swingarm, side mount plate, Barons vintage fenders, Looney seat, Apes, BAK, V&H Longshots, ported manifold, Dyna 3000, stretched tank, Fat Spoke Wheels...   The administrator has disabled public write access. #424898 Booster (User) Gold Boarder Posts: 908 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 7 Months, 4 Weeks ago   I just skimmed through these post and didn't see mention of anyone draining there fork oil with them on the bike, there is a allen head screw on the bottom of the fork after you remove the front axle you have access for draining the oil, I just did my springs and oil change on the bike and it was a gravy job.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #424932 Greysnake (User) I'm so far behind I think I'm first. Platinum Boarder Posts: 7907 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 7 Months, 4 Weeks ago   http://roadstarclinic.com/component/option,com_fireboard/Itemid,187/func,view/catid,58/id,160972/ nice read. I still prefer to remove the forks myself but that's just me. What ever floats your boat   Logged     06 Midnight Silverado *nothing shines like a star*   The administrator has disabled public write access. #424966 DrBONESLINGer (User) Junior Boarder Posts: 167 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   Thank you so much for starting this thread, Doc_V, I too was completely confused and dazed by the included instructions. Thats probably why my progressive springs that I ordered almost five years ago are still in the box . I was waiting for a really boring day to take the time to be confused, so I went to more pressing issues in my life. But I will get to it, after all this information. I have changed fork oil in the pass,hardest part was sweating not to strip the threads on those caps will applying pressure over the spring. So thanks everyone!   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #424972 fireman922 (User) Chrome won't get ya home, but it will get ya laid. Platinum Boarder Posts: 4340 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   deeker1973 wrote: Just curious, could you cut the spacer a little shorter if you wanted to lower the front end? You would trim the spacer at the top of the main spring, but you have to put a spacer down at the top out spring to set the length of the forks.   Logged     Grow Old or Die Trying...   The administrator has disabled public write access. #424974 Doc_V (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1245 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   fireman922 wrote: deeker1973 wrote: Just curious, could you cut the spacer a little shorter if you wanted to lower the front end? You would trim the spacer at the top of the main spring, but you have to put a spacer down at the top out spring to set the length of the forks. The excess spacer length, [the part protruding above the top of the fork tube before you put the cap on] determines your preload. Too short would mean not enough preload. But worry not, they have a spring especially for lowering your front end and it installs pretty much exactly how I described my progressive spring install. It would be better to get that spring set up than cut down the spacer on a progressive spring and not have the proper preload. Check their sight for the spring you want: http://www.progressivesuspension.com/loweredforksprings/index.html Side note: I took a longer ride this evening and got out on the highway; the progressive spring does feel harder on the bumps, but over all, you get better handling, which in this rider's opinion is worth the stiffer ride.   Logged     “The world breaks everyone, and afterward, many are strong at the broken places.” - Ernest Hemingway   The administrator has disabled public write access. #424995 davej (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 4199 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   greenpus wrote: davej wrote: . Just make sure the measurement from the top of the fork to the oil is the same on both sides and you will be OK. There i. [jpg[/img] yes, no, not really... If you read the directions for the progrissive spring, you're really not suppose to do that. Yamaha measures fluid from top of fork and this is 4.3 inches. Progressive suggests that is too much oil for their springs and recommends a max of 5.5 inches which means less oil. Thats all in the directions that comes with the springs. I didn't do that But I thought I'd post the correct directions OK you got me But I've never been told that I had 1.2 inches too much.   Logged     dave   The administrator has disabled public write access. #425088 Starkruzen (User) Starkruzen Platinum Boarder Posts: 1460 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I did it twice. I put the progrssive front spings in at 1" lower and a progressive rear shock at 1" lowere. I didn't like the ride, so I took off the progrssive springs and shock and put the stock ones back in. Really, If I can do it, you can. It is not that hard to do. The only boo-boo I made was when I had it all back together I looked on my work bench and seen my front fort tins setting there! All I had to do is pull the top triple tree off to get the tins back on. It's just time comsuming and don;t forget the allen bolt in the botton end of the fork. If you do not take that bolt out they will never come apart. Good luck.   Logged     The administrator has disabled public write access. #425136 scottw (User) Platinum Boarder Posts: 1608 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 7 Months, 3 Weeks ago   davej wrote: [But I've never been told that I had 1.2 inches too much.B) :laugh: [img size=450]http://roadstarclinic.com/images/fbfiles/images/yz_rr-a3f895475edb94cc3fbc59acb64faac0.jpg[/img][/quote] ==========================   Logged     Last Edit: 2011/10/02 17:56 By scottw.   The administrator has disabled public write access. #455664 Unab8d_Ly4m (User) Jason Senior Boarder Posts: 291 Re:Need Help - Progressive Fork Spring install 3 Months, 3 Weeks ago   I know this is an older thread, but I didn't want to start a new one on the same topic. The directions I received in my box are contradictory. One says to cut to 6.5" the other says to set the spacer to where it is even with the top of fork. So, that's what we did. We also followed the directions as to how much oil to add...5.5" worth. I'm goig to be getting on the bike for the first time since the install in about half an hour and now I am nervous as hell.   Logged     Sig Pic deleted - larger than 450 pixels and 50 KB Irony: The food stamp program, part of the Department of Agriculture, is pleased to distribute the greatest amount of food stamps ever. The National Park Service asks us to Not Feed the Animals because they may grow dependent and may not take care of themsel   The administrator has disabled public write access.

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