gcsdls
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Midlife...about time!
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Hi all,
I appreciate all the help I've gotten here...just reading your experiences has helped me tremendously.
I have decided that most (all?) of the jolting and jostling I was feeling, and believing it to be an engine that was out of balance...or worse...is actually an overloaded suspension. I was watching the front forks as I drove down the slightly less than smooth road that has been rocking me around, and I find that if the forks aren't bottoming, they're coming mighty close to it. Ditto the back end. So I took a chance and ordered some Progressive parts for both ends. 12" 412's for the back end (412-4038C)...and some front end springs that I don't know if anyone has tried or not. They're part # 11-1112, and they look to be a perfect fit, without any spacer (or very close), in the stock fork tubes. The spring rate is quite a bit higher than stock, and I'm a little concerned they may be too stiff, but if they are, I'll only be out $58.00. Small price to pay for experience...and we'll all know the results.
Anyway, just thought I'd share my attempt with you all.
By the way, I'm over 300# (not saying how much over), so my solo is probably as much or more than most of your 2-up.
george
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