Progressive Suspension Fork springs

[Josh222]

I started stripping the front fork to install new seals, oil and springs. Here is what Progressive 011-1109 spring looks like next to the stock spring. I went with the stiffest spring because I am about 245lb. Progressive in the back....

 

[bcware]

Please follow up on this. It's something I am thinking about doing during the next fork rebuild.

 

[Josh222]

Will do but I need to track down some fork tubes because mine are done....

 

[xschris]

Yes, I would say so.

 

[Tombo]

Oh, shit bird. Bummed your tubes are all effered up - but I'm excited for your new springs. I've been wanting to do the same thing for a while (front end IS divey), but can't find cheap-ish springs (seem to be $90 each whenever I find them)

Good luck, thanks for sharing.

 

[drewpy]

those stanchions can be re-hard chromed.

we have a specialist in the uk called philots, but I'm sure you can go to hydraulic ram repair specialists who do that sort of thing all the time

 

[xschris]

Or pic up a good used set for $40

 

[MechNewb]

Where did you order the springs from? Im looking at picking up a set for my front end and noticed you're in Canada too.

 

[esmith87]

Just to clarify, is your bike a SOHC or DOHC model?

 

[bcware]

He's SOHC. He has a build thread too

http://www.xs400.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9218

 

[Josh222]

If someone knows where I can find used tube for $40 let me know. I can't remember where I got the springs, will have to check the invoice.

 

[bcware]

I got mine off of here from an awesome guy, but check ebay. You can often buy just the tubes or the entire fork. You can also make a wanted ad on here.

 

[xschris]

Ebay is a good place to look and salvage yards. Also the xs360 used the same tube (33mm) There was a guy a few week ago on ebay that has an entire front end for $60 but I don't remember the shipping cost. With you being in Canada shipping may be an issue.

 

[Hank025]

For those that have earlier models (mine 1L9) and free fork spring length of 19.02" (484mm), are you installing the above progressive spring as the full 19.75" ? Or are you cutting them down to 19"?