Topic: Progressive Shock Upgrade

[chundy]

Hi all.

Anyone done a Progressive shock install.  So I really need a spring compressor to get these put on?  Any pitfalls I should look out for, or is this as straight forward as I think?

Thanks again my Jedi Masters

Sincerely, Young Padawan

[Chris Liston]

I've done a Progressive shock/spring install and you won't need a spring compressor.  The springs are only about 1/8" longer than the shock.  Just put the hood on over the spring and then push down and slide lock cap on.  Took me about 6 minutes to put both my Progressive 12 Series and springs together.  This was on a 550, but the 550/750 use the same 12 Series part number.  You'll probably want to look into Progressive fork springs once you do the shocks.  On mine after I replace the shocks I noticed how sloppy the stock springs were and ordered the fork springs the next day.

Good luck.  It truly change the entire riding experience.

[chundy]

Thanks Chris, I will get the front springs ordered up.  Good advice, as always.