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Thread: 1986 Honda 350x - front shock question (progressive springs)

  1. 04-02-2013, 05:22 PM #1
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    1986 Honda 350x - front shock question (progressive springs)

    Question? Progressive springs for the front shocks, worth it?
    '85 200x -
    '85 350x -
    '86 350x - current
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  2. 04-02-2013, 05:50 PM #2
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    Definately better than the old originals.I just installed them and there is a definate improvement.Rebound is alot better.Haven't hit anything aggressive yet.Amazon was pretty reasonable,cheapest.
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    x2, anytime I buy an ATC I switch out my springs to progressive and add Belray 20wt fork oil.
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  4. 04-03-2013, 08:40 PM #4
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    Good to hear. I was thinking it would be a good upgrade. Placed the order the other day. Picked up for $66.00 free shipping in tx. Should be here by Friday.

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    '85 200x -
    '85 350x -
    '86 350x - current
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  5. 04-04-2013, 07:59 PM #5
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    Quick question. My progressive springs arrived today. Do I go by the manual and put in 9.8 US oz of fork oil or different amt?
    '85 200x -
    '85 350x -
    '86 350x - current
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  6. 04-04-2013, 09:56 PM #6
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  7. 04-05-2013, 09:50 AM #7
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    Definatly worth it! You will not be unhappy with progressive springs
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  8. 04-05-2013, 09:56 PM #8
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    I believe you need to add a spacer at the top for the 350X. 3" PVC?? Been awhile. I have them in both 350X's and my 250R too. I'm larger than the average rider, and love those springs! I actually found a rear spring for my 82R too but now have a Works shock to install on that!
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  9. 04-05-2013, 10:17 PM #9
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    ^ Hmmm, I didn't think so but could be wrong.

    Fresh oil/ better springs and the seals replaced is a great thing.

    If you were "testing" and I'm no Jeremy McGrath but they collapse the front end and change the levels of oil such as 5"s or 6"s and so on and so forth.

    It's kinda like jetting. One big PITA and once it's good enough, we call it perfect
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