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OK the main difference with progressive style springs vs constant rate springs is the more you compress variable rate (progressive) springs the change in resistance is non linear so they act stiffer and stiffer as they compress. The main advantage of this is to prevent bottoming out with stronger forces such as hard braking, hitting a pothole, etc. A constant rate spring will have the same increase in stiffness for 1 inch compression, 2 in compression, etc.whereas a progressive rate will have1 unit of change in stiffness for the first inch, perhaps twice as much change for the 2nd inch, etc. That being said, I believe the stock RSV is a progressive type, but I havn't taken mine apart yet. Youm can tell a progressive style spring by the spacing between coils. The spacing will not be linear but rather some coils will be closer thanothers. Constant rate springs have the same spacing between coils. I'm still in the dark as to which springs to put into the trike but I want overall increase in stiffness to help minimize front end oscillations. The Sonics are constant rate but supposedly are stiffer than stock. There seems to be a debate whether or not Progressive makes a better than stock spring for the RSV...

Nice lookin' digs Charlie...

Man, looks like you can sure tear up some water with that!!

Hey Lewis, Miles and I are just stirring it up to give it a kick start...

Seeing as this is the trike forum, here's my results so far. First year, Dunlop D404 lasted the season then was shotski. Lots of front end oscillation as the tire wore. Last spring had a Dunlop E3 rear tire mounted backwards on the front. Still has plenty of life left and expect to get most of the coming season out of it. That being said I'm looking for a car tire to fit the front. I would love to have one last 30,000 to 40,000 miles. Yes, I would tolerate some extra road noise for better mileage. No, I will not tolerate any compreomise in steering. I have an '09 Hannigan RSV. How many years at the above stated mileage?? Well being retired now I could do that in a year or two...

I read in he other thread that Miles already bid $500. I'll see that $500 and raise it another $100...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Boss!!!!!!! Hope you have a wonderful Day!!!

I have a hard time seeing Charlie and "Few words" together in the same sentence...

Disconnect and tape off the wire from the sensor and see if the problem goes away. If it does the problem is the sensor. If not, the issue is either an intermittant short in the wiring harness, or as mentioned the Computer Monitoring System (CMS). You masy want to take your sdash apart and resolder the pin connectors as the solder joints are over 20 years old and most likely have deteriorated. Resoldering usually fixes this. The same thing should be done to your controller for the CLASS as it causes problems with your air suspension...

Dan, that's known as the Seefood diet!! Unfortunately I'm on that same diet...

ice cream???

Don't fall thru the ice...

Is there anything made 100% in US or Canada?? Ummmm, babies...

This will kill this thread for sure!!! You _______ wing _______ are nothing but a bunch of _______!!! You don't know a thing about ______! You think that just because someone has a __________ that they automatically_____ _______ ____! If you had a _____ you couldn't find it with a ____ or a ______!! Take your _____ and ____ _______ and get a life!!! You should just _____ _________ _____ and get out of ______ _________ before I _________ _____ up ___ ____!!!:smash2:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Duke!!! Man, I think I can remember 50...

Yah! I know EXACTLY what you are going thru! I'm a type 2 thanks in part to exposure to agent orange in Viet Nam. I'm keeping my numbers pretty muxch under control except my weight. Recently diagnosed with Stage 3 kidney disease but last week's checkup things are under control and normal. You are right, Diabetes is a cruel disease...

Welcome aboard!! Hope to ride with you this summer sometime! Don't worry about keeping up with me, triked it is slower and heavier...

Well, ummmmm, seeing how it was KIC...

Already have our room reserved, comes with a shower and a breakfast room!!!

Welcome aboard!!! Careful, they (and this site) are addicting and sometimes turn into money pits...

I thought these bikes were metric...

Charlie's back!!! Charlie's back!!!:sign woo hoo: :stirthepot::banana::banana::banana::stirthepot:

California Sidecar is also a popular conversion for Wings. It's the one the factory used...

As The WHEELS Turn...,

Hey Steamer, he's not riding a Harley, it won't leave him stranded. My 1st gen never let me down, unlike my 2nd gen... I have to agree with Mel, loud pipes don't save lives, beeing seen does. Loud pipes just agrevate people behind you!! As far as in traffic, you really don't hear them until you pass by. I would rather light up my bike like a Christmas tree. On cages safety items are DRL's, not loud exhausts...,