Want to change shocks and forks - what to do

[jimwmz]

I also own a HD and a BMW which are considerably heavier than my Magna. They tend to spoil you with the quality of their suspensions. So I would like to improve my shocks and fork springs on my '98 Magna. I would appreciate any recommendations or experiences on doing these upgrades.

[MagnaMan]

You can install progressive springs on the front forks and go to 15wt oil.  

The springs run about $80 I'm told and the oil is about $8/quart.

Instructions are here:
http://www.magnaownersoftexas.org/tips.htm#A1.13
Or if you want to make one of the wrenching sessions I may be doing that on my 99 in the next couple of months myself.

I'm not sure what options are available for the rear suspension.

[Marc Albea]

I would almost always go with and recommend the Progressive products for both front and back suspension.  Below directly swiped from Progressives web page.

Applications
HONDA
VF750C Magna/Deluxe
94-03


  Applicable Notes: 1,TUV

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

412 Series  
Standard 11"  :  412-4233C  
Standard 11.5"  :  412-4201C  
Standard 12"  :  412-4228C  
Standard 12.5"  :  412-4207C+  
Heavy Duty 11.5"  :  412-4236C  
Heavy Duty 12"  :  412-4238C  
Heavy Duty 12.5"  :  412-4214C+  


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

418 Series  
Standard 11.5"  :  418-1002B/C  
Standard 12.5"  :  418-1007B/C+  
Heavy Duty 12.5"  :  418-1016B/C+  


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

440 Series  
Standard 11"  :  440-4235B/C  
Standard 11.5"  :  440-4201B/C  
Standard 12"  :  440-4228B/C  
Standard 12.5"  :  440-4207B/C+  
Heavy Duty 12.5"  :  440-4214B/C+  


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fork Lowering Kit  
Lowering Kit Part #  :  10-1550  


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fork Spring  
Fork Spring  :  11-1126  


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Spacers  
Spacer Length for Fork Springs  :  5.12"

I "believe" you can get these at a reasonable price through many outlets, not the least of which is Dave Dodge. http://www.drp123.com

Address
DODGE RACING PRODUCTS
16503 Glenfurness Drive
Huntersville, NC 28078
U.S.A.

Tel: (704) 892-7961
Fax: (704) 892-7961
E-Mail: info@drp123.com

Business Hours
We are available to take your orders and answer your questions Monday-Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm e.s.t.



Marc.