[jwsullivan1981]

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Sorry I did not find abother thread abou this but I habe another question. Does the Progressive shock replace the air ride suspension? And does it make a difference in the ride? And would you recommend.



Admin if there is another threaad about this please direct me there.





Thanks again all

 

[sandiegobrass]

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Are you talking front of rear??? adding progressive springs to the front does not eliminate the air capability (if you have it), but you may not need to use it... Like wise at the rear.. Typically they are stiffer..

 

[jwsullivan1981]

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Thanks that answer the question. I was talking about both front and rear.

 

[fenry]

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sandiegobrass wrote:

Are you talking front of rear??? adding progressive springs to the front does not eliminate the air capability (if you have it), but you may not need to use it... Like wise at the rear.. Typically they are stiffer..

Do you know the model/part # of the progressive springs for the forks on a 1500SE?



I went to Progressive's website and plugged in my year make and model and came up with nothing. My forks don't seem to be holding air pressure so I'm considering installation of springs.



Thanks:waving:

 

[plainmech]

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check www.bikebandit.com

 

[fenry]

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Thanks!:waving:

 

[Millbrook]

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I replaced my rear shocks with Progressive 3 years ago. My factory air shock blew. With the Progressive system, both shocks are air and the ride is very good. I took about 2 hours to do the job with a helper,good instructions which made the job easy!

 

[DBohrer]

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fenry wrote:

sandiegobrass wrote:

Are you talking front of rear??? adding progressive springs to the front does not eliminate the air capability (if you have it), but you may not need to use it... Like wise at the rear.. Typically they are stiffer..

Do you know the model/part # of the progressive springs for the forks on a 1500SE?



I went to Progressive's website and plugged in my year make and model and came up with nothing. My forks don't seem to be holding air pressure so I'm considering installation of springs.



Thanks:waving:

http://www.chromeworld.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.prodInfo&productID=512&categoryID=124

http://www.pricedright.co.uk/view-item.cfm?stockid=788

I have the PS11-1152 Progressive fork springs in my '99 Gold Wing.

 

[METAL50501]

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Progressive fork springs are one of the best things you can do to improve handling. I have been been using them since the early 80's. I would highly recomend them. them.http://wingstuff.com/pgroup_detail/10_Progressive/3169_GL1500_Progressive_Fork_Springs/

I installed these with 15w fork oil on my 98se that has air assist on the fork you dont need any air assistat all.

 

[Dave44142]

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jwsullivan1981 wrote:



i have a problem with my air ride, just started today, On my 1982 goldwing, i hit a bump and had a sudden loss of air pressure, the red light came on and now if i try to add air , it leakes out as fast as i put it in..i have no idea from where it is leaking, any one have an idea where to start looking?

Sorry I did not find abother thread abou this but I habe another question. Does the Progressive shock replace the air ride suspension? And does it make a difference in the ride? And would you recommend.



Admin if there is another threaad about this please direct me there.





Thanks again all

 

[exavid]

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Take a look inside the boots on your rear shocks. If you blew a seal there may be oil inside the boot. Normally if a shock leaks that much the oil comes out with the air. It may be the sudden jolt broke an airline or fitting so check those over visually. If nothing is obvious make up some bubble solution with a mixture of bar soap and water (works better than dish soap) and slop it on the fittings and shocks while applying air to the system. If you're losing air as fast as you say it shouldn't be hard to find were it went. The shocks can be repaired if it's just the seal(s). I'm also assuming that you actually have low air pressure not just a low air warning light. If the wire comes off the sensor back by the air valve you'll get a warning light.

 

[Dave44142]

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thanks for the reply, yes i do have low air pressure, more like none at all.. the bike bottoms out over any little bump..

 

[Dave44142]

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i found out that i have a bad air line, down near the place where air is added. There is a whole down near where i put air in the valve. There are 2 lines, the one with the whole is on the outside. easy to see..