Wizard765 Posted November 15, 2012 Share #1 Posted November 15, 2012 So when I load up a heavy passenger I can't go into any kind of lean angle without draggin parts on the ground.. Also bottom out on bad bumps.. I set the class to High and still have the problem. So I'm thinking the old springs are getting weak. I have a set of progressives for the front that i'm putting in over the winter. Does anyone know if rear progressive springs are still available and where to get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiCarl Posted November 15, 2012 Share #2 Posted November 15, 2012 I put one on for a customer this summer. As of then they were available, but no one was stocking them. Order early. Not sure where he ended up buying from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS51 Posted November 15, 2012 Share #3 Posted November 15, 2012 I would check the frame, my 83 did the same thing on me. I was on ride and it kept getting lower and lower when I got home took it apart found the cross member on the frame cracked allowed the back frame to roll up to the point that the mud flap was dragging on the road with just me on.I took it apart pulled it back into place welded it up reinforced it a little no problem since That was before I found this site and learned about the weak frame on the early bikes. Their is a Thread about it here someplace. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted November 15, 2012 Share #4 Posted November 15, 2012 Try here? http://www.progressivesuspension.com/prodSearchResults.aspx?yearID=1984&makeID=48&modelID=529 Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard765 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share #5 Posted November 15, 2012 Try here? http://www.progressivesuspension.com/prodSearchResults.aspx?yearID=1984&makeID=48&modelID=529 Mike Mike: Thanks .. That seems to be the one.. I wonder what is in the "kit" besides the spring.. I found the same spring for $79 on another site with that part number... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relic Posted November 15, 2012 Share #6 Posted November 15, 2012 So when I load up a heavy passenger??? Does Robin Know about this thread????????????? I won't tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard765 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted November 15, 2012 So when I load up a heavy passenger??? Does Robin Know about this thread????????????? I won't tell. :rotf::rotf: You know very well that Robin is far from a HEAVY passenger but my son in law is a big boy.. had an interesting ride with him on the back this past Sunday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted November 15, 2012 Share #8 Posted November 15, 2012 When I read the title to this thread, my immediate thought was, "He//, I know a lot of folks that have that problem." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted November 15, 2012 Share #9 Posted November 15, 2012 Well Wayne, saggin rear ends come from age... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted November 15, 2012 Share #10 Posted November 15, 2012 Wayne, my sagging problem is more with my front end these days. Oops, I forgot, no sex or politics here, so I guess I should clarify - while my compressor is working just fine, my front suspension is not holding air and even with Carl's help, we were not able to locate the leak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted November 15, 2012 Share #11 Posted November 15, 2012 I hear stair stepping is a good way to fix that. A little each day and you will have buns like Jane Fonda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstacy Posted November 15, 2012 Share #12 Posted November 15, 2012 I am having this same problem on my 86. I like it for riding but the kickstand drags when I put it down and I have to find the right spot to park it or I am afraid that it will tip over. Is the spring known for failing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted November 15, 2012 Share #13 Posted November 15, 2012 no but the kickstand itself can break where the bolt goes thru!! Occasionally the bolt itself can break... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstacy Posted November 15, 2012 Share #14 Posted November 15, 2012 I don't think thats the problem Bob. Its as though the kickstand is too long. I have to lean the bike to the right to get it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted November 15, 2012 Share #15 Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) I don't think thats the problem Bob. Its as though the kickstand is too long. I have to lean the bike to the right to get it down. Your bike is sitting too low as well then. Have you put lowing links on it or lowered the forks? If not... something is weak and "sagging". I've noticed on my 2nd Gen ('09) that when I first got it my lift would fit under nicely. After a while I couldn't get it to sit under the left lift bar so I bought a lift that the pads sit lower to the ground. Now I'm finding I have to pull up on the saddle bag rails a bit to slide it under too. Might be all the safety chrome putting more weight on the rear shock... or mine is weakening too. Edited November 15, 2012 by XV1100SE added 2nd gen comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstacy Posted November 15, 2012 Share #16 Posted November 15, 2012 Your bike is sitting too low as well then. Have you put lowing links on it or lowered the forks? If not... something is weak and "sagging". I didn't but the previous owner was much shorter than me. He might have. It just seems like the long kickstand problem snuck in over the last 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted November 15, 2012 Share #17 Posted November 15, 2012 Mike: Thanks .. That seems to be the one.. I wonder what is in the "kit" besides the spring.. I found the same spring for $79 on another site with that part number... Let me know what you find out Wayne. Been hashing over the idea of the Progressive rear spring myself. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard765 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share #18 Posted November 15, 2012 Ok I found this.. http://www.powersportsplace.com/parts/pgr-01-1185r/applications Seems to be exactly what I'm looking for.. But I read somewhere and cannot find it again that the "kit" from progressive might come with a tool that would help to install the spring. I know a press will be necessary to do this job.. We changed the rear shock on Brown Angel's ride at the International and while we were at it we took it apart and had the spring out.. As a result I have an idea what it's gonna take.. BTW Thank you PIONEER MOTORSPORTS.. for the use of the tools, lift, shop and press... unbelievable!!! I left a message at Progressive and am awaiting a response as to what is actually in the "kit" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted November 16, 2012 Share #19 Posted November 16, 2012 I don't think thats the problem Bob. Its as though the kickstand is too long. I have to lean the bike to the right to get it down.Ahhh! Misunderstood the symptom! Yup, sure sounds like your rear is sagging! The frame issue is particular only to the '83 model. They redesigned the rear shock mount in '84 by reinforcing it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted November 16, 2012 Share #20 Posted November 16, 2012 Wayne If you need to use a press and you can't find one close to you we have one at the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted November 18, 2012 Share #21 Posted November 18, 2012 :rotf::rotf: You know very well that Robin is far from a HEAVY passenger but my son in law is a big boy.. had an interesting ride with him on the back this past Sunday.. Ok, so Bongo isn't hitching rides again, so much for that suspect.... Check with that big ugly MOTHER, he used to have one kicking around, his place. He had previously put it on, but didn't like it, so went back to stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted November 18, 2012 Share #22 Posted November 18, 2012 When I read the title to this thread, my immediate thought was, "He//, I know a lot of folks that have that problem." I hear stair stepping is a good way to fix that. A little each day and you will have buns like Jane Fonda Here is your fix, Russ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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