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New Progressives are on :)

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Tamara

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We installed the new progressive shocks today. Installation went pretty smooth, my only gripe is the bike is a smidge too tall for my short legs. I'm going to have to get boots with a bit of a heel to compensate for the added height.
 
bonanzadave said:
Nice job. How was compressing / installing the springs ?
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Entertaining to say the least :). We went with the garrote method and it worked great to install the springs on the shocks.

We had to take both shocks off to do the installation rather than one at a time but they look great :). The ride is also much nicer.
 
Great News!

Great News!

Tamara said:
We installed the new progressive shocks today. Installation went pretty smooth, my only gripe is the bike is a smidge too tall for my short legs. I'm going to have to get boots with a bit of a heel to compensate for the added height.
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That's awesome...that the job went well. As for the added height...you gotta submit a picture of that...

Just kidding, you don't have to. Any pics of newly installed shocks?


Ed
 
GSXR7ED said:
That's awesome...that the job went well. As for the added height...you gotta submit a picture of that...

Just kidding, you don't have to. Any pics of newly installed shocks?


Ed
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I'll have to go out in a bit and wheel it out into the sun to get a pic.
 
^^Alright, cool! Looking forward to pic(s).

I've just about got all the parts I need to start the valve adjustment on my bike. I also have my new brake pads/shoes and also spark plugs--I'm getting excited!

You must really have a short inseam...I'm only 5'7" and can put both feet on the ground; with boots on of course!


Ed
 
GSXR7ED said:
^^Alright, cool! Looking forward to pic(s).

I've just about got all the parts I need to start the valve adjustment on my bike. I also have my new brake pads/shoes and also spark plugs--I'm getting excited!

You must really have a short inseam...I'm only 5'7" and can put both feet on the ground; with boots on of course!


Ed
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I'm 5' 1 1/2" so you could say I'm a bit vertically challenged :).

Sounds like you're going to have a busy weekend installing all your new goodies. We also start pulling the engine from my friend's 1100 yesterday (red/black bike behind mine in the pic). Some seals have gone and engine oil is mixing with the hypoid oil. All that's left is to get the engine mount bolts loosened and we can slide the engine out and crack the case.
 
Tamara said:
I'm 5' 1 1/2" so you could say I'm a bit vertically challenged :).

Dynamite comes in small packages . ;)

What breed of shocks did you get ? Springs for the front end as well ?

Cheers , Simon .
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Happy Rider

Happy Rider

Tamara said:
I'm 5' 1 1/2" so you could say I'm a bit vertically challenged :).
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Yeah...the boots with a little extra heel will help.

Tamara said:
Sounds like you're going to have a busy weekend installing all your new goodies. We also start pulling the engine from my friend's 1100 yesterday (red/black bike behind mine in the pic). Some seals have gone and engine oil is mixing with the hypoid oil. All that's left is to get the engine mount bolts loosened and we can slide the engine out and crack the case.
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Not all the parts have arrived...it will probably be next weekend. Maybe I'll clean up the garage this weekend.

Happy Engine pulling!


Ed
 
GSXR7ED said:
Yeah...the boots with a little extra heel will help.



Not all the parts have arrived...it will probably be next weekend. Maybe I'll clean up the garage this weekend.

Happy Engine pulling!


Ed
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We have everything disconnected and just need to remove the engine mount bolts to get it out. That's tomorrow's project.
 
Glad to hear you got them on! I dare say your originals were dead and saggy... so you probably just have the correct ride height now :)

Looking forward to pic's of course!
 
pete said:
Glad to hear you got them on! I dare say your originals were dead and saggy... so you probably just have the correct ride height now :)

Looking forward to pic's of course!
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Tomorrow, I'll wheel it out and take pics. Today, it kept raining off and on.
 
Still was a rainy day so snapped a pic in the garage of the newly installed shocks :).

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^^Those look sweet Tamara!

Thanks for posting this picture.


Ed
 
Beautiful bike, with shinney new shocks. I sat on a new purple Bonneville yesterday. To bad my pockets are empty.

cg
 
Charlie G said:
Beautiful bike, with shinney new shocks. I sat on a new purple Bonneville yesterday. To bad my pockets are empty.

cg
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Thank you! Except for the color and the bits that wear out, it's all original.
 
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