Progressive Fork spring Install (revisited)

[Rocket Scientist]

Hi all, was all set to do my Progressive fork spring install today. There was a really nice tutorial on the .com site (which is still down). Does anybody have a copy of that procedure on their computer they could send to me ? I have the special tools (on loan, thanks Navigator) but would feel better doing it with the instructions. Thanks, Fred

 

[atomsplitter]

These are the photos I took during my spring change-out. The explanation for using the tools can be found in the owner's manual.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

Thanks Mon ! (my best Jamaican accent)

 

[gR3yWolf]

Hi all, was all set to do my Progressive fork spring install today. There was a really nice tutorial on the .com site (which is still down). Does anybody have a copy of that procedure on their computer they could send to me ? I have the special tools (on loan, thanks Navigator) but would feel better doing it with the instructions. Thanks, Fred

Fred,

The manual is here...and it's searchable.
Rocket III Manual

 

[HellFire]

Wow, you had all the special tools and removed the forks just like the instructions say.
I did it with improvised self made special tools while still on the bike. I don't recommend doing it my way. My hands hurt for days afterward.

 

[atomsplitter]

Wow, you had all the special tools and removed the forks just like the instructions say.
I did it with improvised self made special tools while still on the bike. I don't recommend doing it my way. My hands hurt for days afterward.

Special tools or not your hands can hurt for days. Just rip the skin off your knuckles a couple times and you'll get the general idea.

 

[HellFire]

Special tools or not your hands can hurt for days. Just rip the skin off your knuckles a couple times and you'll get the general idea.

I compressed the springs using a pair of screwdrivers in the shim holes while a neighbor slipped my sheet metal keeper under the nut. It's very painful.

 

[atomsplitter]

I compressed the springs using a pair of screwdrivers in the shim holes while a neighbor slipped my sheet metal keeper under the nut. It's very painful.

OK. Did you consider borrowing the tools? They're a travelling set from Navigator (I think). Course now that you're done you won't need to do that again for awhile.

 

[HellFire]

Yeah, gave it the same consideration I give asking for help to zip my fly.

 

[JoseyR3Wales]

Yeah, gave it the same consideration I give asking for help to zip my fly.

Hahahahahahahaha. I just love an independant mind. Takes one to know one. +1