[Q] Should I buy these progressive springs? - Page 5

 



You know nothing.


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My 1998 Concours had progressive rate springs I think.  They were too
soft though, causing the front end to dive big time when ever I
braked.  Perhaps the fork type and internal dampers were part of the
problem.  All I can tell you for sure was that whenever I used the
front brake with the wife on bike, she ended up on top of me.  I
replaced them with straight rate and was much happier.  Not only did
the forks no longer bottom out on hard braking, but the steering was
tighter in the corners too.  So, to me it seemed progressive was good
for highway touring, and lousy for performance.

Others here have owned the Concours, so maybe they can illuminate.

Robert

 



Generally, a better feel to the front end and less dive on braking.



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