Progressive springs

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unreal
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Progressive springs

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Hi all,
I have replaced the forks springs on my '82 Strada with a progressive pair from NLM (Hagons), they feel like they need some pre-load. I wa s wondering if any one has an idea as to what size spacer I should start with? I have found a set of adjustable pre-load spacers for Marzocchis which go from 20-70mm, a good plan?

Simon
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Re: Progressive springs

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I didn't use any with my new springs but am keen to hear any other users' advice.
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Re: Progressive springs

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What they said.

The front fork sag with you sat on the bike, feet on the pegs, should be around 1/3 of the total travel.
Morini stuff on RealClassic.co.uk: http://www.realclassic.co.uk/profiles.html#morini
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Re: Progressive springs

Post by unreal »

Thanks for the help.
I ended up with 5mm spacers and it feel about right.
The biggest problem I've been facing is stiction which I tracked down to the replacement mudguard bridge, all was ok without it but binding when tightened, a little persuasion with a mallet seems to has eased thing up!

Simon
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