Progressive Suspension Fork Springs Story
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- In this video I tell the story of a set of Progressive Suspension front fork springs for my KLR650. As with many things in Panama, mailing a simple package turned into a major headache. Things that were lost were found, and in the end it was all for naught.
The guys over at www.progressive... are friends of the show. They make an excellent product. If you are feeling like it's time to upgrade your suspension they should be the first place you look.
I have the rear shock from them the 465. Very happy with it!! Its about time to do the fronts, So we shall see!! Grat video as usual and thanks for the info.
i got Progressive Suspension front fork springs on my 2011 KLR 650. the company is awesome! the customer service is great. since they do not sell to the general public..you have to get it from one of the retailers. regardless...their product is awesome. I ride mostly dirt..and im a big guy. no more brake dive. the bike tracks a lot better compared to the stockers. one of the best upgrades along with the rear top gun 8.0kg spring.
@cynik45ACP It was a little spring that controls the shifting mechanism. It wasn't the Doohickey. Just took a long time to get the parts to do the job.
@Crana Yeah the shipping thing is a nightmare. I love shopping online and having stuff magically show up at my doorstep.
I have always heard good things about Progressive Suspension.
Oh, and they don't make anything for my bike (KLX250sf 2009). Ah well. I have to replace my leaky fork seals, so I thought maybe that would be a cool upgrade to do at the same time. NT8 also mentioned it. He has them on his KLR.
@hondascoot No I just left the old ones in there. They are the same thing so I didn't see a need to use another set on this old bike.
Awesome vid and a awesome company! They deserve the credits.
cool. My boyfriend has a KLR (with a ton of luggage!) I'll let him know that this might be a worthy upgrade to think about
I always look forward to seeing new stuff from you! Your excursions to obscure and out of the way places are great! Have you ever discovered any ancient trade routes and have you ever run in to a Panama historian?
@1jbunceiii Yeah I know about slacking. I still have a Drift camera I need to review. So much technical stuff to go over I don't want to miss anything, but don't want to ramble on to long as well.
WOW,What a great story my friend!
RIDE ON BROTHER:)
Cheers;)
Watching your vids on iPad 2 video quality awesome
Looks like when you pulled the original ones out on the video they were in upside down. Did I see that right?
At 5:02
@hondascoot That is a good point, maybe I'll put them in.
I did the same thing with the jets on my bike. The po said it was bone stock ,so I ordered a kit and when I got inside and pulled the jets they were the same
Long shot here but ill still ask... did you send them all back? you kept them? can you (if still on you) send one set to maracaibo?
You can easily change your fork oil, as you see yours is dirty, just get a siphon used for water or whatever with the small hand pump on it , suck out the old n refill in the new and your suspension will be even smoother.
You did install a new set, right?
What are you going to do with the other springs? I have the same model KLR... LOL
@halfthrottle How cool would that be!? Just be careful of bandito's hahaha! With what you may find you may have to double the suspension on your KLR, or get a trailer! Hmmm, trailer for a KLR? Think I'll have to do some checking on that! LOL, take care and may you and your family have a great holiday season!
@cashstore1 One set in the bike. One set in Utah that I meant to send back, but never got around to. One set that was lost then found. One set that Airbox express bought and gave to me. I'm talking to Progressive to see what they want me to do with them.
@mysticalsoulqc My own TV show would be cool. If you plug your computer into your plasma screen at home you can make it happen right now! Most of my uploads are in 1080p. They'll look good up there.
I have those in my KLR. Seems to work fine.
So you have four sets of progressive springs?
That's so crazy... love it! :-)
@K9LLL I'll let you know if I decide to sell them.
Kudos to Progressive suspension :)
Do you think they will for an 84 klr 600? Everytime I look up parts all I see is 650s, it's kind of making me mad lol
Crazy!,..... Lol!,....... I'm glad that everything Progressed along.................. :)
Yeah, especially after the courier kept him suspended in anticipation for so long.
Well I was Shocked to hear this!....👀😆😁
The good thing is, he was resilient enough to spring back from the ordeal.
That's good!,..... Not everybody can Bounce into it that quick!,...... Most bottom out& never absorb ever again! 👀😏😁
These puns are shockingly bad..
@Erik22552 I've always wanted to take a metal detector out and try to walk some old Spanish trade routes. I heard they just found Capt. Morgans sunken ships near Portorellos.
@sgtmarkins Shipping them from Panama would cost to much. I sent a 8"x11" envelope a while ago and it cost me $30. I can't imagine what the springs would cost. I'll try to work something out, maybe have a video competition give a way.
I actually need softer suspension for my bike. I have the opposite problem of "putting my fat ass on the seat." LOL Even at the softest settings, the bike barely compresses when I take to the saddle. The bonus to that is that curbs, stairs, and drops are easier to take. Heh. *shiftyeyes*
Great video as usual. I should ride down to Panama for a meetup. :)
I'm not sure if I could survive in a country like that, the shipping is a nightmare! I bet your wife is worth it though, that's the only thing that would keep me in a place like that, a special lady friend.
@halfthrottle BOTH! :)
@lauriejennifer What we have here is a "win win" situation.
@svengalie I would rather have the Triumph Tiger XC. It cost twice as much and is about 50 pounds heavier, but a much better bike. I do like my KLR, but a triple is much smoother and twice as powerful. I always preferred the English bikes
@MyYogiB It's like living on a different planet.
That's so cool! Progressive is the shizzzz
I'm sold
I cant send you anything but good Karma,but your videos are very cool,keep posting,thanks!
LOL..that's really funny. Great story. Do you still have that bike?
No I moved away from Panama and sold the bike before I left.
@lauriejennifer You should get in touch with them. Maybe they have something that will work in your bike. Or just start hitting up McDonalds more often.
Progressive suspension rocks!
@svengalie I put new headers on my GS a while back that got rid of the catalytic converter. Just one of the bonuses of living in a country that doesn't give a damn about the Earth.
can i have one of youre extra forks loll
my fat ass needs it loll
peace keep up the cool vid.
i would like to see you on youre own tv show one day.
around the world with half throttle at full throttle loll
with a water/hydrogene klr650 with hi teck bike gear sponsors.
25 trillion dollars for my idea lolll
ahha
Haha, springs multiplication.... I know, those stories happens
wow ok that's a bit mad!
To utilize the extra springs, i suggest mounting them on the corners of a 2'x2' piece of plywood. You then place this device in the back yard and compress the board down as low as it goes. Rig a string released trigger and place a hamburger on the top of the board. Sit on a chair with the string at the ready. Soon that yappy ass dog from next door will come over to investigate the burger. Once he's in position...Sproing! Bye Bye. Please film for our pleasure.
I have seen the GHOST OF HALFTHROTTLE.
wwhhatttt?? geez that is a great story.
Well damn
i got my 46 inch aready pluged loll...
i almost got a ufo in mmy back yard,that how advanced i am.
and stil my klr 2003 is my first bike choice,i am just missing a levitation device ahha loll.
if you also have a 46 inch inpanama,i will be jeloues because yougot it all, nature included loll
from 3/4 throttle peace lolll
@mhobie1 Just don't send the karma through the mail.
So you have 8 springs now lol?
he didn't seem that convincing.. like he was dragging it out. conflict of interest can't be trusted
hahaha what a wild story man