One of the reasons I put Progressive fork springs on is because the rear wheel locks immediately when you hit the rear brake. With the ABS brake models, this problem goes away, although the front still dives.
Headed up to Russell for our ride-in...
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Mittzy
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I LUUUUV my Wilburs.... Way Better than the Nitros. But Spendy...I meant no offense. You had asked for suggestions and succinctly rendered two of them for you.
I have used two different models of Progressive and 1 set of Hagon Nitro shockies on my Roadster.
The cheaper Progressive are $hit as are all other cheaper shocks. You pretty much get what you pay for with shocks.
The Hagon Nitro (around $500) are real good, the Progressive 444 (around $600) a little better and easier to dial in IMHO.
Also add some Progressive front springs.
Dalan
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Had one made for the Concours. Considering a ride in for the R3R.
Do all leather, unless you want the more water proof vinyl or do not want to treat the leather several times per year.
Do spend the money on having wife's seat fitted, as well as yours.
Tan leather on my Concours worked a lot better than black in desert heat.
If you are shorter, be aware on the day long, you may need to slide forward a bit on the saddle to plant your feet.
I never got used to my *firm* Corbin on my Nighthawk. But, the Russell should not need to be broken in, much, if at all. The springs give luxury automotive comfort on long rides.
Do all leather, unless you want the more water proof vinyl or do not want to treat the leather several times per year.
Do spend the money on having wife's seat fitted, as well as yours.
Tan leather on my Concours worked a lot better than black in desert heat.
If you are shorter, be aware on the day long, you may need to slide forward a bit on the saddle to plant your feet.
I never got used to my *firm* Corbin on my Nighthawk. But, the Russell should not need to be broken in, much, if at all. The springs give luxury automotive comfort on long rides.
Rocket4me
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I meant no offense. You had asked for suggestions and succinctly rendered two of them for you.
I have used two different models of Progressive and 1 set of Hagon Nitro shockies on my Roadster.
The cheaper Progressive are $hit as are all other cheaper shocks. You pretty much get what you pay for with shocks.
The Hagon Nitro (around $500) are real good, the Progressive 444 (around $600) a little better and easier to dial in IMHO.
Also add some Progressive front springs.
No offense taken. It is easy to get taken wrong when you are writing. Thanks for the ideas on suspension. I am bouncing when I don't want to bounce and my wife is taking hard hits than necessary. Where did you get the front springs done or did you do them yourself?
j
Rocket4me
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I LUUUUV my Wilburs.... Way Better than the Nitros. But Spendy...
How are they better? Just trying to do my homework? What about Ohlins?
Rocket4me
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Thanks for the thorough reply. We are sitting in a coffee shop up the street from Russell in the little town of Shasta Lake, CA. So far so good. Kim is a great gal and went tgrough our options. She and our seat builder Mike, suggested we go with their marine grade vinyl. Mike said he went with leather and later replaced it with the vinyl. We also went with the diamond patern. I am going to start another thread with a before and after photos.
J
Sounds like a nice place to hang, sunny, around 62F?
Rocket4me
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Its getting warmer probably 70 plus.
