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Sonic Springs - Two Thumbs Up!

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I just got a pair of Sonic springs (.95) installed this weekend. Rich shipped them super fast, helped me with questions, and they feel so much better than the progressive springs that were installed (they don't dive on braking, they don't feel any harsher than the progressives, and they feel more stable in curves). I give them 2 thumbs up!
 
Make that three thumbs up👍👍👍 I installed sonic 1.0's with 15 weight fork oil. What a difference it made from stock! My passenger, she even noticed the difference.
 
I have them in my 81 1100e and had them in my 83...just got another set in for the Cooley whenever it shows up.
I have progressives in my 750...I do prefer the Sonics
 
Yep, I'm a big fan too. All my bikes are wearing Sonic straight-rate fork springs.

You can't beat the quality, price, and service.
 
Mine is the only one in our stable with Sonics (so far), and have been impressed enough to install them on my son's 1000G, which still has stock springs.

The two "L" bikes have Progressive fork springs, so there is no rush, as they are at least upgraded from stock.

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My 1.0's are on order now. Should be a huge difference from the 34 year old soft stockers.
 
Another happy customer here, rich called me at home and we talked about what springs I needed for a while, installed them and couldn't be happier
 
I guess I'll pile on the Sonic Springs testimonial thread.

I finally got to put 12 miles on my forks with the new Sonic Springs. I don't give them much of a work out, just a few miles up and down the street. So far they are a big improvement over what I had before.

Thanks for the great product.
 
I picked up some Progressive springs for my 79 GS1000 last month, but they're still in the box. Still in the return period...maybe I should send them back and grab some Sonics instead?
 
tinactin said:
I picked up some Progressive springs for my 79 GS1000 last month, but they're still in the box. Still in the return period...maybe I should send them back and grab some Sonics instead?
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I'm sure progressive makes a good product. I like having single rate springs and using air pressure to create a progressive rate.

I believe the sonics are considerably less expensive too. Finally, we have access to the owner of the company here.
 
RichDesmond said:
Thanks everybody, really appreciate all the kind words! :)
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You are welcome.....buuuuttt...lol...I have not opened the ones I just got for my Cooley yet but the last ones I got you guys were out of stickers that you usually send...:) Hint hint....lol
 
RichDesmond said:
Thanks everybody, really appreciate all the kind words! :)
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You are welcome, Rich, and thanks for the great product. :encouragement:



tinactin said:
I picked up some Progressive springs for my 79 GS1000 last month, but they're still in the box. Still in the return period...maybe I should send them back and grab some Sonics instead?
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Progressive (brand) springs are an improvement over the stock springs, but I feel that Sonic is that much better than Progressive.



dantodd said:
Finally, we have access to the owner of the company here.
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Where have YOU been? I see you have been a member for about three months. :-k
Rich has been a member for FIVE YEARS. :dancing:

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Steve said:
Where have YOU been? I see you have been a member for about three months. :-k
Rich has been a member for FIVE YEARS. :dancing:

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Finally, as in, my last point. Not finally as in, at long last.
 
Installed my Sonics yesterday. Went for a nice 40 mile test ride. They feel great! Dialed in my Hagons on the rear and it feels like a completely different bike. I used to have a lot of dive and bounce, but no more. Gives me a much more confident feel.
 
I've got a Sonic/Hagon setup too. Not only was Rich helpful in getting my front end setup right, he also had some keen input on my rear springs. The handling of my 34yo, 600lb bike is now pretty unbelievable.

Thanks Rich!
 
Mine are on the way (1.1s) and I'm thinking I'll start out with 10w fork oil. Looking forward to the feeling the difference!

storm 64 said:
Make that three thumbs up I installed sonic 1.0's with 15 weight fork oil. What a difference it made from stock! My passenger, she even noticed the difference.
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growler said:
Mine are on the way (1.1s) and I'm thinking I'll start out with 10w fork oil. Looking forward to the feeling the difference!
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Out of curiosity, why did you go with 1.1's? Rich recommended 1.0's for me and I'm about 270 lbs.
 
I did not consult with Rich directly when choosing my springs, I just used the calculator on their site. I think it recommended 0.9-1.0, based on rider weight and riding style. My gravitational attraction is not quite as high as yours (you certainly didn't look it when we met last week), but I went with the 1.1 springs because of the added weight of the fairing. I have not regretted that choice.

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I was doing a site search for Progressive fork springs for my '81 650E- I'm glad I found this thread. Based entirely on all of your positive feedback, I'm instead going to go with Sonics when I pull the front end apart this winter. Doesn't sound like I'll regret it.
 
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