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Progressive Springs « Thread Started on Dec 21, 2006, 9:29am »
Product: - Progressive Adjustable Springs Test Duration: - Long Term Tested By: - Nathan Hill Location: - Southern California and Northern Utah Machine: - 2003 Kawasaki Prairie 650 Review Date: - December 2005
Click the follwing link to view the installation process. Progressive Install
Product Type: Progressive adjustable springs for replacement/upgrade of the stock front strut springs.
Field Test: In order to get a full range and feel for the adjustable springs, I had to perform the tests over several days and several different locations.
Day One: Regular trail riding. I started with the spring adjusters all the way up (Stiff). I learned quickly that I needed to adjust the springs to a softer setting. I found that the ideal spot for comfortable trail riding is in the lowest position (Soft). The diving in the front end was improved over stock. Breaking while riding downhill, the front end stayed higher in the air than with the stock suspension.
Day Two: Fast trail riding. After trial and error, I found that the exact middle felt right for high speed trail riding. The front end did not dip at all in the corners. This allowed me to go in to the corner faster and average speed improved overall. The slower I went the more I noticed the bumps.
Day Three: Jumping at the dunes. I know from experience that I needed all of the support that I could get for those hard landings. I turned the adjusters all the way up. I was very impressed when I found that the front end was not bottoming out like the factory springs would, even on the larger jumps. Riding to the jumps on the smaller dunes was very rough at this stiff setting. I could feel every little ripple in the sand as I was cruising across the dunes.
Day Four: Snow plowing the driveway and street. With the factory suspension the plow was always dragging on the bars that attach to the frame brackets. With the adjustable Progressive springs, you can eliminate the front end sag when you are loaded heavily on the front end. Plowing with the springs installed and adjusted even half way was a major improvement over the stock springs.
Pros: Eliminates dipping, sagging, and diving in the front end. Adjustable for rider’s style and size. Easy to install. Great price.
Cons: I noticed some play in the top of the spring where it meets the collar. o This can be fixed with a small modification to the stock spring cover. Bottom Line
Definitely an improvement over the stock front springs. Eliminate diving in the front end and allow you to approach turns faster. Add load capacity. Easy to install. With one small modification, they fit great.
I highly recommend the adjustable Progressive springs for all Utility quads with this style of strut. See the pictures below for some of the testing action.
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