Progressive cartridge and spring kits

[garyallenbrown]

Has anyone installed a Progressive cartridge and spring kit on their Goldwing trike.

If you have, how does it affect comfort and handling.

I have a 02 Gl1800 with a Champion IS conversion

 

[FRR]

I just took delivery on a 2012 Wing with a new Hannigan kit. It has Progressive Springs and the dealer indicated to me that it may ride a little rough. Apparently he had several customers who asked him to install Progressive kits on their trikes and then 3 decided they wanted OEM put back in.
I'm not necessarily unhappy with the Progressive kit but I have noticed that it is harder on the front end when I hit bumps. I had OEM springs installed in on my last trike since the bike had over 70 K on it and the front was beginning to "sag" a little. I'm not planning to change these Progressive's out.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

I "conversed" w/Progressive at length shortly after the Monotubes came out. I asked for a version for trikes w/extended fork caps and the right springs for the added weight of the conversion.
Apparently some one at Progressive could care less about trikes as I was finally told there was no plans for trike specific Monotubes.
Also, if anyone modified a set to add the extended fork caps, the warranty would be canceled!

 

[mhgoldwing]

It is my understanding that Progressive says not to use their cartridges on raked front ends. Springs ok.

Most people screw up on springs by installing too stiff springs. Because of the rake angle, less spring is actually needed to two wheeler; depending on weight of course.

 

[tbear]

You talked about the Front suspension. How about the rear Air shocks that Progressive has ??? I have a Harley Triglide and need to replace the rear air shocks because of blown seals. bad roads here in Michigan. Do you know of anyone using Progressive rear air shocks?