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  1. 11-18-2006, 11:53 PM #1
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    Got my progressive forks springs installed today.

    And man I'm I super happy with the front suspension on my 250r. My suspension has always been super sloppy. I just haven’t spent the money to get it redone. Well today I installed progressive fork springs, spacers, and fresh oil in my forks and WOW. I'm amazed at the difference. I'm so amazed in fact that I'm gonna have the money spent to rebuild the rear shock.

    i used to bottom the old springs constantly, but today on my test rides I really ed this front end and my fat butt couldn't even begin to bottom the front end. (sadly the rear still bottomed hard) I dropped off a 5 foot ledge, blipping the throttle to bring the whole bike off clean before starting to fall and repetitively I must landed 10 times and the front end was awesome.

    Its just as such a night and day difference I had to make a post about it. Once I get the rear rebuilt I'll try to get some real big air and get someone to take some pictures.

    its kinda sad, I've been so used to riding my half beat R that now that I know how good it could be I'm gonna spend even more money..argh...my wallets stretched so thin.

    Ultimately I wanna get it setup and try to make some races in OHIO!!!! lol


    EDIT: After reading this i'm sure everyones like...WELL DUH. But I was excited and had to get it out. SO sue me. lol. I'm just excited about being able to do crazy stuff with out jarring my skull and back.
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  2. 11-19-2006, 12:20 AM #2
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  3. 11-19-2006, 01:31 AM #3
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    I've been wanting progressives front and back for ages. I put two inch spacers in my forks a while back with the same old saggy springs and that alone made a HUGE difference. With progressives I imagine it would be even better.
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  4. 11-19-2006, 05:35 AM #4
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    yeah they are great.a really good invest if you do alot of jumpin,or just aggresive ridin.i run the progressives,and 1 inch spacers to keep my r from bottoming.they really help overall ride quality aswell.

    glad you are happy with them,now you just need to get your tail out here for some mx!!
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  5. 11-19-2006, 08:18 AM #5
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  6. 11-19-2006, 09:50 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by 3leggeddog
    yeah they are great.a really good invest if you do alot of jumpin,or just aggresive ridin.i run the progressives,and 1 inch spacers to keep my r from bottoming.they really help overall ride quality aswell.

    glad you are happy with them,now you just need to get your tail out here for some mx!!

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  7. 11-19-2006, 04:21 PM #7
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    Yep I LOVE mine, and im buying my dad a set for his birthday.

    Im thinking of running spacers, im not running any yet though, hmmmm
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    My set came with instructions that recommended 1.5" spacers so thats what I'm running. Its a little unbalanced since my rear shock is in desperate need of a rebuild but I'm sure it'll be fine after I get it redone.
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  9. 11-19-2006, 07:17 PM #9
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    Where did you buy them? Saves me the time to look for em. Thanks!
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    Louis if you watch ebay close you can snag a nice aftermarket rear shock for a little more than rebuilding the stocker. If you think the aftermarket springs were great wait till you try a good rear shock. NO Comparison to a stocker!
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    Yah I agree to derrick, I snagged a works rear shock for the Z off ebay for 50 bucks. Just gotta be patient!
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    Are the springs made by Progressive Suspensions?
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    a rebuilt stocker still has it's issues.for the best performing shock,you need the dual rate.plus having it valved to your specs.,and spring set up too,man,what a combo.i spent some time on a stock suspended bike the other day on nates track.i was scared to jump the thing more then 30 foot.bottomed hard,and the springy rebound was unbearable.do what best suits you,but for seriuos jumpin,aggressive ridin,buy an aftermarket shock.
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  15. 11-19-2006, 08:28 PM #15
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    Hey there was a topic about progressive springs on one of the motorcycle forums I check in on. One of the members there found this place, they look cheap, but I haven't read through to find the shipping cost or anything.

    http://www.mawonline.com/progress.htm

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