Progressive fronts

[TheKid]

Just installed the Progressive springs in the front of my 07 Standard. Really like them, seems to be smooth but stiff. Left tube is a little bent, but I think it will be ok. Replaced right tube, disc and fender. Back in January I got stuck between a Rocket and a hard spot. All is good, minor damage. Bike rides smooth.

 

[Kojack1970]

So, curious question for you, at what measurement did you set the oil level air gap? Seems to be no clear direction on this topic.

 

[alpental]

I just ordered Progressive front and rear, and would also like to know what everyone is recommending the air gap be set at.

@1olbull I liked trying to keep up with you back in SoCal, and I know you've got Progressive springs. What did you set your air gap at?

 

[Kojack1970]

I just ordered Progressive front and rear, and would also like to know what everyone is recommending the air gap be set at.

@1olbull I liked trying to keep up with you back in SoCal, and I know you've got Progressive springs. What did you set your air gap at?

Yeah, I have the same question, along with a few other members. Progressive Suspension doesn't give any guidance in their instructions, other than see service manual. I did call them, but they took a message and said they will get back to me. That was two weeks ago and with the current crisis, I wouldn't expect to hear back anytime soon. I think it's fair to say the air gap is somewhere between 110mm and 140mm....lol.

 

[1olbull]

Just installed the Progressive springs in the front of my 07 Standard. Really like them, seems to be smooth but stiff. Left tube is a little bent, but I think it will be ok. Replaced right tube, disc and fender. Back in January I got stuck between a Rocket and a hard spot. All is good, minor damage. Bike rides smooth.

"A little bent" ???
Tis still way too much IMHO.

 

[TheKid]

I agree Bull, but it ain't leaking, and I thought it would be fine. I don't feel any difference between the two when compressed, of course off the bike. Time will tell. I set the oil level at 89mm from the top, as in the manual. I also used 7 weight oil. Bought all the tooling and seals from Triumph and followed the manual. Easy peasy

 

[1olbull]

I agree Bull, but it ain't leaking, and I thought it would be fine. I don't feel any difference between the two when compressed, of course off the bike. Time will tell. I set the oil level at 89mm from the top, as in the manual. I also used 7 weight oil. Bought all the tooling and seals from Triumph and followed the manual. Easy peasy

My concern would be that any bend, no matter how small, will cause a misalignment of the front axle and therefor, front wheel.
Of more concern to me, would be issues with fork slap at high(er) speeds, especially those over the ton!
Again, JMHO . . .