Progressive Fork Springs Sportster

Measurement of your fork oil by level is the preferred method.

Progressive fork springs sportster.

Spring rates have been chosen to reduce front end dive during braking yet still provide excellent ride comfort. However some manuals only specify a volume measurement. Installing progressive fork springs on my 2013 harley sportster superlow. Progressive suspension s state of the art fork cartridge kit represents the peak of performance front end handling.

Progressive suspension fork springs for harley sportster street. Fork oil level volume should be checked according to the steps outlined in your authorized shop manual. The original progressive rate fork springs soak up small road bumps yet are firm enough to absorb the molar rattlers. This pvc tubing should be included in the progressive spring kit.

High performance motorcycle suspension including shocks and springs for harley honda suzuki yamaha and kawasaki. This purchase and review is for my 97 harley sportster that has 8 over fork tubes. I always go progressive springs up front to avoid sagging and keeping a safe solid ride. Spacer length must be calculated according to instructions included with fork springs.

Progressive rate fork springs have several advantages over straight rate springs. High performance motorcycle suspension including shocks and springs for harley honda suzuki yamaha and kawasaki. Due to the design of a progressive wound fork spring it will displace more oil thus requiring a maximum oil level of 5 5. Spacer required is furnished with springs.

Progressive suspension is the best way to lower your motorcycle. The benefit of this is that the spring can be soft enough at the start of the travel to offer a plush ride yet be firm enough at the end of the travel to soak up the big bumps. A progressive rate spring has the advantage of a rising rate resistance to compression. The kit features a set of gas charged monotube damper cartridges and a set of custom tuned fork springs in stock and lowered versions.

Progressive suspension is the best way to lower your motorcycle. If the springs do not extend out of the fork tubes the required 3 4 a piece of pvc plastic tubing spacer will need to be cut and placed above the springs so as the spacer sticks out of the folk tube the required 3 4 distance. Progressive will provide you with everything you need including instructions.