Progressive Fork Springs Standard Vs Heavy Duty

A progressive rate spring has the advantage of a rising rate resistance to compression.

Progressive fork springs standard vs heavy duty. The difference is related to total shock travel transition zone and spring length. Get free shipping 4 cashback and 10 off select brands with a gold club membership when you get a progressive suspension heavy duty stock length fork springs part number 11 1536 from j p cycles. These springs are not suspension main springs but are supplemental springs. Progressive rate fork springs have several advantages over straight rate springs.

The design is much more focused on the specific use for the spring. Improves handling while maintaining oem geometry. As the bike is much lighter than stock i opted for the 412 series shocks in standard rather than heavy duty configuration. Spring rates have been chosen to reduce front end dive under braking.

The heavy duty progressive rate fork springs soak up small road bumps yet are firm enough to absorb the ones that shake the kidneys. In other words the 90 130 lb in spring which is considered heavy duty for longer shocks is a completely different spring than the 90 130 lb in spring which is standard on shorter shocks. Progressive front fork springs for gl1500 soak up small bumps yet are firm enough to absorb the larger ones. The second type of progressive rate suspension springs the dual rate spring with two linear rates connected with a rate transition range is a much more sophisticated suspension spring.

I have 444 heavy duty rears and they feel great on my rk. Purchase the progressive suspension heavy duty stock length fork springs at j p cycles your source for aftermarket motorcycle parts and accessories with free everyday tech support. The shocks are available in chrome or black covers and springs. I believe you can send them in and have the springs changed.