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Got a set of progressive fork springs for the KLR650. Instead of the normal, my ass doesn't hurt anymore review, I've decided to actually TEST the springs to prove their worthiness to help support my 285 lbs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3fIc-8dt7U

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i absolutely hate progressive rate springs..

they are unpredictable, and really arent what they are made out to be.

if you want a good spring call racetech, traxxion dynamics, call reuben, whatever.

get a linear rate spring set up for your weight and get the suspension set up correctly.

youll be much happier.

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I was sent these for free, to test for myself. If a linear rate spring company wants to send me their springs for comparison testing to the stock spring I'd be more than willing to do that.;) That is all I can say.

i absolutely hate progressive rate springs..

they are unpredictable, and really arent what they are made out to be.

if you want a good spring call racetech, traxxion dynamics, call reuben, whatever.

get a linear rate spring set up for your weight and get the suspension set up correctly.

youll be much happier.

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I'm sure the Progressive springs will be an improvement over OE, especially when they're sprung for us larger guys - but for over 20 yrs my Dad boasted Progressive were the hot ticket on touring bikes ( he's had them in a Venture, a big Shadow, and a Goldwing ) but for offroad, they probably wont be of equal comparison since front end feedback/traction demands vary considerably in the dirt vs street. Still awesome to get a free upgrade!!

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  • 2 weeks later...

I was looking at progressive springs for my bike, but couldn't find the spring rate range so it's useless realy. they are "one size fits all", which we all know is always best ;). If you are a heavy guy you are just going to compress the softer part when you sit on the bike and be left with the stiffer part only. This would be fine if it didn't mean your rebound is going to be very difficult to tune.

I opted to take the nearly free route and cut down the stockers.

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