Fork Spring Upgrades

[KY_Rattler]

Hi Y'all...

I've been having some nose-dive issues lately with my 2007 R3C. Just seems like the fork springs are from a Sportster or something half the size of these big Rockets. Are these springs available on NewBonneville.com any good? Are the progressive springs from ProgressiveSuspension.com any better?

Could it also be a fork oil issue (since this is an '07 with original oil in it)?

I really would like to get this ironed out, because riding 2-up is sometimes a battle at stoplights and slow turning inclines (like steep driveways and parking garages).

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Get the Progressive. They work. You can find them for about $85-$100 on most websites. Also change the fork oil to 7 weight. You will enjoy the difference.

 

[rolandrat]

Hi Y'all...

I've been having some nose-dive issues lately with my 2007 R3C. Just seems like the fork springs are from a Sportster or something half the size of these big Rockets. Are these springs available on NewBonneville.com any good? Are the progressive springs from ProgressiveSuspension.com any better?

Could it also be a fork oil issue (since this is an '07 with original oil in it)?

I really would like to get this ironed out, because riding 2-up is sometimes a battle at stoplights and slow turning inclines (like steep driveways and parking garages).

i recently removed the spacer tube and replaced it with a one inch longer tube,then refilled with motul 10 weight fork oil,it is like a different bike,handles so much better.i was having the exact same issues when coming to a stop.as you put your foot down the fork throws you off balance as it comes back up from the dive.

 

[Tripps]

Progressive are a little better than stock.

 

[micromike1]

[QUOTE="KY_Rattler, post: 442926, member: 6825"

Wilbers springs and a 10W oil works well for me

 

[barbagris]

Honestly - get some new fork cartridges made. Apart from the inadequate springing - R3 forks barely have any real damping.

But anything will be better than 10 year old springs and oil. And change the seals whilst your at it.

 

[tails]

hyperpro works better for me.