Re: Have you changed front Springs on the W?
My W has over 130,000 miles on it now, and I am thinking about replacing the front springs with Progressive springs.
James Franklin
904 762-8384 (cell)
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2006 Honda GL 1800 Gold Wing
2000 Kawasaki W650
1982 Honda CB 900 C
1981 Honda CB 900 C
1982 Honda CB 900 C Custom
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The springs are original, I don,t remember the length?of the original spacers , but if they are 4 inches , then yes my homemade spacers are 5 inches?long. 100% improvement on handling plus less risk of bottoming going over a pothole.
An inch longer, so you put in 5 inch spacers? These are from progressive suspension part 11-1129?
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Re: Have you changed front Springs on the W?
The springs are original, I don,t remember the length?of the original spacers , but if they are 4 inches , then yes my homemade spacers are 5 inches?long. 100% improvement on handling plus less risk of bottoming going over a pothole.
An inch longer, so you put in 5 inch spacers? These are from progressive suspension part 11-1129?
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Re: Have you changed front Springs on the W?
An inch longer, so you put in 5 inch spacers? These are from progressive suspension part 11-1129?
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Re: Have you changed front Springs on the W?
I made spacers that were one inch longer than stock standard out of a length of pipe of the same dia,?( can't remember the length ) and only that. No noises and 100% better front suspension. Remember to clean the new spacers of saw filings etc before fitting.
Did you use a 2 inch spacer? Any noises when you ride? I had a shop put mine in when they rebuilt the suspension and they make a noise now.? I cut the spacers for them but... maybe the oil level is too low..
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Re: Have you changed front Springs on the W?
Did you use a 2 inch spacer? Any noises when you ride? I had a shop put mine in when they rebuilt the suspension and they make a noise now.? I cut the spacers for them but... maybe the oil level is too low..
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Re: Have you changed front Springs on the W?
For those of us that are poverty ridden. Take out the top spacers in the forks and make new ones from a piece?of pipe . Length of spacer plus one inch. You will have to push them down with the top nut with a bit of pressure. Volia ! You now have poor riders progressive springs.
And Racetec emulators to go with the springs
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Allan Wyatt <rmkawboy@...> wrote:
I did the Progressive Suspension front springs and rear shocks.? A HUGE difference.
-- Allan Wyatt Raconteur and All-Around Curmudgeon
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Re: Have you changed front Springs on the W?
And Racetec emulators to go with the springs
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On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, Allan Wyatt < rmkawboy@...> wrote: I did the Progressive Suspension front springs and rear shocks.? A HUGE difference.
-- Allan Wyatt Raconteur and All-Around Curmudgeon
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Re: Have you changed front Springs on the W?
I did the Progressive Suspension front springs and rear shocks.? A HUGE difference.
-- Allan Wyatt Raconteur and All-Around Curmudgeon
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Have you changed front Springs on the W?
It's too soft up front. So annoying that it drops each time I shift or brake.?
I have found these:
Is it a matter of removing the old springs and dropping these in or is there more to it? People are talking about emulators, is it necessary?
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Pat,
If you¡¯re talking about the Asahi Windscreen, no I did not. I ordered from WeBike in Japan. The price to order from Amazon was much higher when I ordered mine . It took several months, as I didn¡¯t want to pay for air freight.
Check to see what shipping is for each supplier and go for it. It¡¯s a very good product from a very respected manufacturer.
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John H. in Omaha
2000 W650
2006 Vino 125
1981 CT110 ¡°The Goin¡¯ Postie Bike!¡±
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Sorry to bother you. Do you order from Amazon?
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Re: Side stand support for W800
Thanks, Sam.
Looking forward to you in-depth reporting.
John H. in Omaha
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John H. in Omaha
2000 W650
2006 Vino 125
1981 CT110 ¡°The Goin¡¯ Postie Bike!¡±
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Re: Side stand support for W800
Folks, thanks so much to everyone for all their suggestions. I have two leads I'm currently pursuing, and if either of them work out, I'll take photos and post the details.
Sam
--?Sam Malkinson?DMD, Cert Perio, FRCD(C), Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and Dental Implant Surgery Periodontist
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Re: Side stand support for W800
You can always buy one on Amazon and return it if it doesn't fit.?
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2000 W650
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Re: Side stand support for W800
I've looked for years online for one of these for the W650 and W800 and couldn't believe no one makes one consider how popular they were overseas but I never did fine one.? Thought about welding one on from a piece of metal...
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2000 W650
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Re: Side stand support for W800
I like that idea, can I steal it?
I used to live in a rural area so I often parked on dirt. I have a square piece of metal I keep in the tank bag. I drilled a hole in one corner and attached a piece of string with a loop on the other end. The loop goes over the end of the handlebars so when I'm ready to go I reel it back in and stick it back in the tank bag. That eliminates having to awkwardly lean over to retrieve it and I'm sure to have it the next time I need it.
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Re: Side stand support for W800
I used to live in a rural area so I often parked on dirt. I have a square piece of metal I keep in the tank bag. I drilled a hole in one corner and attached a piece of string with a loop on the other end. The loop goes over the end of the handlebars so when I'm ready to go I reel it back in and stick it back in the tank bag. That eliminates having to awkwardly lean over to retrieve it and I'm sure to have it the next time I need it.
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Re: Side stand support for W800
I agree with you both, got a clamp on foot on my CB500X and it helps in soft sand or grass, but the added size, if too large, causes problems when the stand is up. On the other hand, often just choose my parking as well as I can ,or savage something laying around. Had a Honda CB350 fall over one hot summer when the stand sunk in asphalt.
This a bit of a hassle, but you might have to try this: Make a tracing of your side stand foot, then visit some local dealers and compare your tracing to motorcycles that do have side stand accessory feet.? Vstrom, Africa Twin, several GS¡¯s, etc.? I¡¯ll bet something¡¯s close/
Or have a welder add material to your existing stand.
I¡¯ll admit I¡¯ve never had that much of an issue with my W650.? The flattened can/side stand puck has always worked for me.
Dan
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Re: Side stand support for W800
This a bit of a hassle, but you might have to try this: Make a tracing of your side stand foot, then visit some local dealers and compare your tracing to motorcycles that do have side stand accessory feet. Vstrom, Africa Twin, several GS¡¯s, etc. I¡¯ll bet something¡¯s close/
Or have a welder add material to your existing stand.
I¡¯ll admit I¡¯ve never had that much of an issue with my W650. The flattened can/side stand puck has always worked for me.
Dan
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Re: Side stand support for W800
I did this for over thirty years¡ªusually just used a squashed aluminum can found in a parking lot, and recycled can on my way onward. I¡¯d really rather find something that fits and is stationary.?
The ones that I¡¯ve spotted that look closest to a W650/W800/W400 stand is for the Suzuki V-Strom 650. None of the sellers I¡¯ve contacted have been able to, or are willing to, confirm fitment, though.
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John H. in Omaha
2000 W650
2006 Vino 125
1981 CT110 ¡°The Goin¡¯ Postie Bike!¡±
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Sam
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