which progressive springs

[jennabusa]

I have a choice ,hagon ,wirth or hyperpro progressive springs, can anyone tell me the spring rates on them, i can then make a decision.
thanks.

 

[frostyuk]

I've been looking at fork springs too, hagon springs are 85 ukp and have a rating of 5.2 to 6.5 and hyper-pro are 120 ukp and 4.6 to 6.6 so I've got a set of the hagons but not fitted them yet

 

[jennabusa]

thanks mate
,i have hagons on my xt660, they did bottom out on real rough going last yr.i had some spacers made and put 15wt oil in.

I think i,ll try the hyperpros ,seems like there,ll be better on the small potholes.

 

[frostyuk]

if it helps i think the standard springs are 5.0 but not totally sure. Hagon reckon their springs are for a 12-14 st rider and as i am above that i think i should be fine

hth
Ian

 

[frostyuk]

Had the hagon springs fitted by a local suspension specialist and was glad I did as he had to do some minor machining to stop some chaffing. On first short test ride the bike feels more stable, higher in front and more positive in steering but also more vibey on the road will be playing with the comp and rebound over the next few weeks.

Interestingly he said if I had spoken to him first he would have recommended staying with linear springs and playing with with oil weights and air gaps to get the required performance as its more predictable. Also interesting was that the oneside adjustment is also not uncommon as it all works as a unit and when tuning suspension they'll even use different weight oils in each leg to get the right set up.

 

[Losttheplot]

Had the hagon springs fitted by a local suspension specialist .

Was this MH racing??

 

[frostyuk]

Was this MH racing??

Nope Whitecross Suspension in West Harptree in the Chew Valley