Progressive Springs in a Wing with CSC Kit

[FRR]

I've looked into installing Progressive springs in my 2004 Wing with a CSC conversion. I'm sure there are others that have done this. I would appreciate any feedback pro and con.

 

[Gold Rush]

I've looked into installing Progressive springs in my 2004 Wing with a CSC conversion. I'm sure there are others that have done this. I would appreciate any feedback pro and con.

Morning Fred. Mine is a MotorTrike but I can't see that would make any difference.

I put progressive springs in to cure the dreaded sag after conversion but I think that might have been a mistake. The new springs made the front suspension so tight it beats me to death on rough roads. I've got about 45,000 on my trike now and next time I rebuild the forks the progressive springs are coming out and a fresh set of OEM will go in. OEM springs are not expensive so if I have to replace them with every fork rebuild (every 25K) I'll do that to keep the ride level and soft.

Hope that helps a little at least. :xszpv: :xszpv:

 

[tfdeputydawg]

I have the OEM springs (new ones installed at 35K). Ride is fine. A local installer told me(some time ago) when he started his business he insisted on installing Progressive springs, because of the weight of the conversion. Of the 6 sets he sold, 4 customers returned and asked for the OEM springs to be put back in. He quit insisting and only installed them if a customer was adament about having them!

 

[MDGeorge]

The local Trike dealer recommended that I replace the OEM with Traxxion springs.
Bad move. OEM was a smother ride. Much better in the big curves.

 

[mhgoldwing]

Traxxion changed my springs when I got the Ak-20 cartridges. We are both heavy and yet they recommended the same spring as a standard two wheeler, 1.0. Most bikes they upgraded to 1.2. My trike front end is now smoother than when it was a two wheeler.

They explained that because of the 6 degree rake on my trike that the 1.2 would make the ride harsh.

I suspect this is what caused the harsh rides in bikes where you went to heavier springs.

 

[FRR]

Moring Fred. Mine is a MotorTrike but I can't see that would make any difference.

I put progressive springs in to cure the dreaded sag after conversion but I think that might have been a mistake. The new springs made the front suspension so tight it beats me to death on rough roads. I've got about 45,000 on my trike now and next time I rebuild the forks the progressive springs are coming out and a fresh set of OEM will go in. OEM springs are not expensive so if I have to replace them with every fork rebuild (every 25K) I'll do that to keep the ride level and soft.

Hope that helps a little at least. :xszpv: :xszpv:

I appreciate your comments. When you went with OEM springs did they raise the bike back up to normal height, or did it still "sag" as a result of the 6 degree rake?

 

[07BlueCSC]

I appreciate your comments. When you went with OEM springs did they raise the bike back up to normal height, or did it still "sag" as a result of the 6 degree rake?

There are longer top caps that can be used to get the front end back up to a level ride.

The TRAXXION caps even allow for adjustment.

 

[Gold Rush]

I appreciate your comments. When you went with OEM springs did they raise the bike back up to normal height, or did it still "sag" as a result of the 6 degree rake?

There are longer top caps that can be used to get the front end back up to a level ride.

The TRAXXION caps even allow for adjustment.

Hey Fred. I have not actually gone back to the OEM springs as yet. I will at the next fork tube rebuild. My MotorTrike only has a 4.5 degree rake so the lowered front is not quite as dramatic as yours. I still think with the extension caps and fresh OEM springs you should be OK. IF not then as 07BlueCSC says... get your hands on some taller caps. Try what comes with the 6 degree rake kit first. You might be pleasantly surprised. :xszpv: :xszpv:

 

[FRR]

My conversion was done in October 2012 and I've ridden a year with the stock springs. I noticed earlier this year that my bike was lower about an inch. Another gentleman on another thread mentioned that my bike should not be lower and the spacers should have taken care of this. That is what alerted me to the issue. My installer told me that he would install Progressive when customers complained, but several owners then complained that the ride was too stiff. That is what gave rise to my thread. It appears that new OEM springs might solve my problem IF the OEM will raise the bike back up. That is what I need to figure out.

 

[Gold Rush]

How many miles do you have on the Wing Fred? OEM springs seem to start weakening at about 55 to 60 thousand and go down quick from there. The added stress after conversion accelerates that rate. If you decide to go with the OEM spring please post your findings. First hand experience is priceless.

GOOD LUCK...... :xszpv: :xszpv:

 

[FRR]

I now have 69,000 on the bike and only 10,000 since I added the CSC kit. I'm going to change the springs in a couple of months, but what I read here, AND what my installer said, many folks that went with Progressive found them way too stiff. I just worry if the OEM will raise the bike back to "normal". For those of you had replaced springs with OEM, did they, in fact, cure the problem? That is what I hope to learn in this thread.