fork springs

[sdt354]

I liked the feel of the 15w, though it wasn't a big difference. Problem is, I made a lot of changes at once.

 

[Buster Hymen]

I already have aftermarket progressive springs, thats why I'm hesitating.

You can use it with aftermarket also. There is a thread on here where someone has and has had great results.

 

[tfisher65]

I have the Ricors with Progressive springs. I'm actually going to try the stock springs with the Ricors as the current set-up is pretty harsh.

So on this crappy, cold rainy day I put the stock springs back in with the Ricor's and 5w oil. I'll post after a test ride later this week when the sun is back out.
If I don't like this set-up I'm going to try just the Progressive springs and 10w oil without the Ricor's.

 

[vmaxcruzer]

So on this crappy, cold rainy day I put the stock springs back in with the Ricor's and 5w oil. I'll post after a test ride later this week when the sun is back out.
If I don't like this set-up I'm going to try just the Progressive springs and 10w oil without the Ricor's.

At last...The moment Ive been waiting for.:clapping:

 

[tfisher65]

So on this crappy, cold rainy day I put the stock springs back in with the Ricor's and 5w oil. I'll post after a test ride later this week when the sun is back out.
If I don't like this set-up I'm going to try just the Progressive springs and 10w oil without the Ricor's.

So, the normal stock dive & float came back with the stock springs. The bumps & pot holes seemed to smooth out and wasn't as harsh as with the progressives however it didn't feel as secure or planted on the road.
I have now removed the Ricors, changed to 10w oil with just the Progressive springs. Hoping to test within the next couple days as the weather clears again.

 

[G Man]

Trevor did you run any air with the stock springs and Ricors, or no air?

I just put my Ricors in this aft with stock springs, 5wt oil and no air so far. I have a few details to finish up before I can test drive.

G Man

 

[yukonerdave]

Slight threadjack, but its related. I installed progressives over the winter and I now have an oil leak out of the air hole on one fork. There is no longer any air pressure in there, so I gather that I can just seal those holes. How to do it? Will JB Weld hold up?

 

[gamorg02]

Slight threadjack, but its related. I installed progressives over the winter and I now have an oil leak out of the air hole on one fork. There is no longer any air pressure in there, so I gather that I can just seal those holes. How to do it? Will JB Weld hold up?

thats what most guys do.

 

[Redbone]

Trevor, I have Progressive springs (lowered 2") installed with the Intiminators/ 5wt oil. Today is the first day I have ridden it with them and they have so far been great. More supple over the normal frost heaves that used to be a little jolting to ride over.
It's hard to tell by a 40 mile ride how they really will fare for sure but so far so good. I'll report back as I get more of a feel for them.

 

[tfisher65]

Trevor did you run any air with the stock springs and Ricors, or no air?

I just put my Ricors in this aft with stock springs, 5wt oil and no air so far. I have a few details to finish up before I can test drive.

G Man

10psi with stock springs and Ricors. No air with progressive's with or without Ricors.

 

[98Redlne]

I am running Progressives with the Ricors and 5wt oil and a 1" drop

I really like this combination as compared to the stock springs. The ride certainly is stiffer, but I wouldn't consider it to be harsh.

The one think I notice is that the front really seems planted and tracks very well ever over undulating pavement.

When I did the install, I took the recommended progressive spacer length and cut about 5/8" off (same thickness as the Ricor) to keep the same preload.

 

[vmax2extreme]

I am running Progressives with the Ricors and 5wt oil and a 1" drop

I really like this combination as compared to the stock springs. The ride certainly is stiffer, but I wouldn't consider it to be harsh.

The one think I notice is that the front really seems planted and tracks very well ever over undulating pavement.

When I did the install, I took the recommended progressive spacer length and cut about 5/8" off (same thickness as the Ricor) to keep the same preload.

I have this exact setup and its great. I find my front end is now very responsive and no more bottoming out!

 

[naughtyG]

I'm also running a similar setup: Ricor, Prog springs, 5W oil. No drop here though, and slightly increased preload as I didn't cut my spacers when installing the Intimators.

Love it as it is, much much better than before, and a pretty good ride IMO.