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.
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.
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
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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+
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418 Series
Standard 11.5" : 418-1002B/C
Standard 12.5" : 418-1007B/C+
Heavy Duty 12.5" : 418-1016B/C+
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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+
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Fork Lowering Kit
Lowering Kit Part # : 10-1550
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Fork Spring
Fork Spring : 11-1126
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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.