Stiffest Front Springs?

[CvSisinthehouse]

"Progressive Suspension Front Spring Install - YouTube"

Thanks for the video, but my top screw keeps popping , wont unscrew? It comes out about 1/4 inch, then pops back down? I guess I need some special tools?

 

[1K9]

Is it that easy on the R3R? Just unbolt the top bolt of the tube, pull the old spring and drop the new one?

 

[CvSisinthehouse]

Its not unscrewing, it keeps snapping back down. I will make a video so you can see. WTF!

 

[sonny]

Highly recommended getting a service manual. You also need the fork spring compressor tool Part no. T3880067 ($41.19) Inverted forks are a bit different from standard. Hermy's (PA) on line has everything you need just go to OEM parts. This should get you going in the right direction.

 

[sonny]

Watched the video. Not impressed. Removal of forks is required to drain oil from forks. Bought and used tool T3880160 ($102.99) evacuator for filling the front forks to the correct level. Not really required but makes the job easy.

 

[Tripps]

I bought one too

 

[CvSisinthehouse]

OK, bought the spring tool, hope it comes with instructions. Thanks for the info.

 

[Dr.D]

Traxxion on the front of my Roaster with a 1.1 kg spring. My shop said it was a bit of a job, not exactly a drop in install. Getting the Racetech’s on the rear soon.

 

[Tripps]

Traxxion on the front of my Roaster with a 1.1 kg spring. My shop said it was a bit of a job, not exactly a drop in install. Getting the Racetech’s on the rear soon.

How did you get Traxion, when I contacted them they said they didn't sell to US, maybe I'm confusing them with someone else?

 

[Kojack1970]

Progressives for me too with grade 7 oil on my 16 roadster...stiffened her up more than stock....tried wilbers on the rear then settled on Ohlins...rides way better than stock now.

How are the Ohlins? I’d like something stiffer for the rear but don’t want to completely destroy the ride or the wife will have my ass for hurting her ass.