Progressive fork springs?
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Progressive fork springs?
Hi there,
Has anybody tried Hagon progressive springs? My NC29 is so soft at the front that it's not unusual to hit the endstops when travelling over hidden bumps and potholes in central London.
Thanks.
Has anybody tried Hagon progressive springs? My NC29 is so soft at the front that it's not unusual to hit the endstops when travelling over hidden bumps and potholes in central London.
Thanks.
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Re: Progressive fork springs?
I had some in my NC30 and they were alright. Not sure I'd recommend them as I would say that a proper rate linear spring wuld be a better solution
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Re: Progressive fork springs?
I had some in an old 35 and they were shit even with my lame riding, completely upset the balance of the bike.
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Re: Progressive fork springs?
Thanks for the advice and the welcome.
Maybe thicker oil is the answer.
Maybe thicker oil is the answer.
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Re: Progressive fork springs?
no, rick oliver springs are the answer 

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Re: Progressive fork springs?
Or a Graeme France linear set uplizard821000 wrote:no, rick oliver springs are the answer

With risk of repeating myself in various recent threads, the best purchase I made and does make a great difference in the handling of your bike and you wont get that "plough the field with my V panel" effect your getting now with the originals.
I would however add that if you dont have rebound adjusters (L or N model) I would look into getting some of those as an extra as I found I had to adjust these slightly harder to make the linear effect smoother but I suppose many dont bother with these so its just my opinion from my experience.
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Re: Progressive fork springs?
Durka Durka wrote:Or a Graeme France linear set uplizard821000 wrote:no, rick oliver springs are the answer![]()
With risk of repeating myself in various recent threads, the best purchase I made and does make a great difference in the handling of your bike and you wont get that "plough the field with my V panel" effect your getting now with the originals.
I would however add that if you dont have rebound adjusters (L or N model) I would look into getting some of those as an extra as I found I had to adjust these slightly harder to make the linear effect smoother but I suppose many dont bother with these so its just my opinion from my experience.
I've got an RRL so the GF option might be worth a look. Did a google search and couldn't find any details, is it just a case of ordering a pair of springs and getting a local garage to fit them?
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Re: Progressive fork springs?
I'd fit them yourself, probably a half hour job at best. If you're not sure, get a mate to help. It's really not hard.
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Re: Progressive fork springs?
Thanks for the advice. I need to get my headrace bearings and a forkseal replaced so if I get these done at the garage I might as well get them to fit the new springs if they will improve handling/travel.blueflag wrote:I'd fit them yourself, probably a half hour job at best. If you're not sure, get a mate to help. It's really not hard.
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Re: Progressive fork springs?
Hi, I think it cost me around £120 but you get springs (Racetech, I think), fork seals, spacers and 1lt 15w oil and any advice needed. Just ask Graeme and he will advise you whats needed.
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