Progressive Springs & Front Fork Seals for 3rd Gen

dgc67 · February 04, 2009, 10:00:19 AM

IMO it is important to use as close to the exact amount as possible. I measured mine out for each side.
If you are only changing the oil and not replacing the seals, be sure you compress/decompress the forks several times to be sure you get all of the old oil out.

L J VFR · February 12, 2009, 09:06:14 AM

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L J VFR · February 12, 2009, 01:01:08 PM

I put in the progressive fork springs last night. I cut my spacers to 5-7/16 . Was a little rough putting on the fork caps but I managed. I put in the pro honda 10 wt fork oil. I also put loctite on the drain screws. After I was done, I noticed that the service manual had a replace sign beside the washers. I instead had already reused the original washers and completed the project. The forks are not leaking. Am I the only one that did not replace the washers on the drain bolts? Opinions?

TLRam1 · February 12, 2009, 01:27:35 PM

I think you will like you cut the spacers longer. I doubt if I replaced my washers either, can't remember, are they crush washers?

L J VFR · February 12, 2009, 01:29:59 PM

Quote from: TLRam1 on February 12, 2009, 01:27:35 PM
I think you will like you cut the spacers longer. I doubt if I replaced my washers either, can't remember, are they crush washers?

Yes they are Terry! That's what made me cringe when I read the service manual.

lragan · February 12, 2009, 05:25:31 PM

Hhhmmmm -- I am beginning to see the value of being lazy and not changing the oil...

Curtis_Valk · February 12, 2009, 07:47:33 PM

Quote from: lragan on February 12, 2009, 05:25:31 PM
Hhhmmmm -- I am beginning to see the value of being lazy and not changing the oil...

ha ha hah .........I had a 12 hp Murray riding mower for 17 years and never changed the oil. I always figured the mower would fall apart before the Briggs commercial engine. I finally gave it to my next door neighbor and he's still using it. It doesn't smoke except when you first start it. Amazing.

Curtis

Greg Cothern · February 12, 2009, 08:21:18 PM

I have installed several pairs of the springs and not replaced the washer on the drain plug and have had no ill effects.

L J VFR · February 16, 2009, 09:35:49 AM

After riding, still no leak. Thanks for the responses.

tmds3 · February 22, 2009, 06:04:56 PM

Well finally got a weekend and put the new springs in and took for a test ride. MAN what a difference these things make. Cant wait to get the S/S brake line and put it on.Gonna do that when I put the risers and new bars on.(next set of upgrades)

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Progressive Springs & Front Fork Seals for 3rd Gen

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