springs

I am trying to track down exactly what suspension modifications have been done by the previous owners of my Vmax. The PO said it has been lowered about an inch and it has Progressive springs. The shocks say Progressive on them, but what will tell me exactly what my set up is? Is all the lowering...

When I bought my 06 last year it didn't come with the tool kit. I've never adjusted the stock rear shocks and I think it's about time I tried. What kind of wrench can I use without damaging the shock and do you guys have any suggestions as to the setting for a 225lb rider with about 20 lbs of...

Hi, Alot of you guys seem to have good experience with intiminators + progressive springs, but what do you guys say about intiminators + racetech springs (or any other straight rate spring)? Thanks!

Friday May 3rd 5pm Talked to them again today. Very friendly and answered all question. They are holding 6 spots, (What i had a YES from as of this morning), but more are available if you call them. Friday May 3rd 5pm. (have to be there at 4:30) Should have plenty of time after the friday...

Thanks Sean for taking your time and recording a actual video on putting progressive front fork springs in with the lowering kit cut the stock spacer like you said 1 1/4" would have been lost and not know about cutting it down like that don't really care for the PVC spacers sent with the kit...

Just put my new progressive springs lowering kit on only lowered it 1" on the ride home from my buddies house wow what a difference the front end dive is gone feels good I put 15W maxima fork oil and all new seals I'm liking it taking her out today again put a new clutch in her also my baby is...

Any one using racetech springs. I need to redo my front forks the nose dive is soooooo bad..lol. Thinking of the racetech 1.0 kg or 1.1Kg just got a set of new progressive 440 HD shocks for the rear im 6'3 and 250 lbs and my girl rides alot on the back so thats another 115lbs im worried about...

I'm looking at ordering RaceTech emulators (S4301) which are supposed to work with the late model gen 1 forks. I heard some murmors though that the forks were further refined in 05. Do these still work in 05/06/07 forks? Any adjustments necessary?

OK so tomorrow I am trashing those soft OEM springs in favor of Progreassive ones, thanks to Kevman. In the past (with spindly forks on '86 + prog ) I used 15W fork oil, and felt an improvement. I also seem to remember someone (was it Sean?) saying you could use ATF as fork fluid, but not...

I am thinking about lowering the front of my bike. I was thinking about just removing the springs and cutting a couple inches off. If I ruin them then oh well, I will just buy a set of progressive lowering springs, so I will have nothing to lose if I screw it up. I really dont know squat about...

Are the stage 7 shorter noticeably? Or are they the same length but weaker? Thanks Todd

Hi, I got my Hyperpro springs in today but they seem to be shorter then original: Is this normal? Also, the part number is SP-YA12-SSA008 with subtype low.... Does anyone had the same issue with these springs? Is it normal? Thank you!

Have seen a couple of Vmax while out riding and was just looking to meetup with other Vmax riders in the Colorado Springs area.:thumbs up:

Just a few pics from this yr's rally I've managed to collect today and load for you all to see. Ground zero motel Bikes gathering before the Sat morning ride My wife, Shala, & Michaels' wife Gigi posing for a quick shot Fri evening DLCrays (Darren) Gen II Rick Rash's Gen II...

I took these last spring after going through the whole bike cosmetically cleaning it up and redoing the paint with all new aftermarket body work. Had posted a couple, made an album finally. It has since been torn back down due to a tranny failure a week after taking these.......Getting a new...

Hi everyone! I have a question regarding progressive springs up front. I have a leaky fork seal so i plan i tearing them both apart to change them both. Is it worth putting the progressive springs in or are stock fine. The other question is would you put the lowering ones in, i slid my tubes...

Put new progressive springs in the front fork. Came with pvc pipe that i cut to fit. My question is can I lower the front end more by cutting the pvc pipe more, is it that simple? If I do this how much can I lower it? Can I take the pvc pipe completely out. Lowering the front end does what...

3 VMAXes burning up the desert asphalt. Dave

Anyone near Hot Springs? Would like someone to ride with occasionally. Thanks, Barry Barker

Hi V-Max guys, I am new here and recently bought a naked 1996 Royal Star and need advice on how to wake it up. I heard that V-Max cams and springs will really help so need some advice on what to buy and where to buy. I did put Jardine 4 pipe exhaust and a Dyna 3000 and they helped but the bike...