Triumphrat

ohiorider

ChrisV - I am glad to see your post. I also installed Progressive springs last May, and refilled the forks (off the bike, springs out, forks compressed) to within 140mm of the top of the fork tube, also using a marked turkey baster. The result is a very harsh ride.

I recently reread the Progressive instructions and noticed the illustration that showed, with springs removed and forks compressed, 140mm from top as the maximum fluid level. Anything closer to the top is shown as 'too much fluid'. The instructions show acceptable levels from 140mm (5.5") to 190mm (7.5") from top of fork tubes.

Pulling the springs and removing fluid will be one of the first things I do within the next few weeks. Probably remove 25mm and see how that works. If still too firm, I'll drop the level another half inch (12-13mm). More if needed.

My spacers were cut to Progressive's specs at 3.00". I'm ok (I think) with the pre load as is.

Bob

Bob

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2003 T100 (790cc) Lucifer Org and Silv: 122/42 jets, TORs, 17T, UNI filter, no AI, Polaris bellmouth, Metzeler ME880 tires, Progressive 440 shocks (105/150 springs),11-1126 fork springs, gaiters, MotoTwin low bars, 6024 lamp, htd grips, 12v outlet.