Scrambler Progressive Forks...

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  1. MattGaydon

    MattGaydon Noble Member

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    #1 MattGaydon, Apr 17, 2016
    Hi all,

    I am going to upgrade the springs in my front sus and would like to find how difficult this is to do myself? Any tips/pointers would be greatly appreciated! Going for TEC preogressive springs...anyone had any expreience with these? I really like their other stuff so hoping they'll be good!

    Thanks!
     
  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #2 crispey, Apr 17, 2016
    TEC....Tec BIGLAD'll be along soon!!
     
  3. thebiglad

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    #3 thebiglad, Apr 17, 2016
    Hi Matt, I am a bit of a fan for TEC products. Here is a Delboys garage video showing how easy it is to change springs:

     
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    #4 MattGaydon, Apr 17, 2016
    Ah lovely thanks BigLad!
     
  5. Volksrat

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    #5 Volksrat, Apr 17, 2016
    Easy job, just watch the video a couple of times then crack on with it, did mine, including shortening the forks, in around an hour or so... Good luck !!...
     
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  6. MattGaydon

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    #6 MattGaydon, Apr 18, 2016
    Thanks...springs are on order so hopefully be here tomorrow!
     
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    #7 MattGaydon, Apr 20, 2016
    Springs have been changed today and I can't believe the difference in the feel of the bike!!! Being a bit of a tech moron I wasn't sure how much change I'd notice, but having ridden to work the scenic route...it was amazing! Much more responsive and much easier to ride!!! So glad I've changed them and would totally recommend any other Scrambler's out there to do the same!

    WIN!
     
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  8. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #8 thebiglad, Apr 20, 2016
    Very pleased for you Matt.
     
  9. Volksrat

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    #9 Volksrat, Apr 20, 2016
    Next up, fit some TEC gas shocks, massive difference in ride quality...
     
  10. Tim Jones

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    #10 Tim Jones, Apr 20, 2016
    Did mine on the Thruxton with Hagons and as you say the difference is really noticeable.

    Less than £90 with the oil best value upgrade you can do.

    Teejay
     
  11. MattGaydon

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    #11 MattGaydon, Apr 21, 2016
    Already done that so feeling pretty good about her! New tyres due soon I reckon then jobs a goodun!
     
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    #12 Scrambler Si, Apr 22, 2016
    I'm a tech moron too - how much difference can it make? What? How? I want to keep my bike original, but am willing to improve it if they are real improvements rather than "differences". The 4-pot front brake / floating disk combo seems a good idea, but I've been able to stop 'til now (Fingers crossed as I write that!)
     
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    #13 Scrambler Si, Apr 25, 2016
    Hi, I've just spoken with George at TEC, and have ordered progressive springs for the forks and a pair of shocks for the rear. I was thinking of asking my dealer to fit these, but am assured it is a piece of cake... so I will buy a torque wrench and some Loc Tite and join the ranks of "Bike Tecs"...
     
  14. MattGaydon

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    #14 MattGaydon, Apr 25, 2016
    Honestly if I can do it anyone can! Watch the videos by Delboys garage as I found them a huge help!

    And of course the good folks on here who put up with all my stupid questions!!!
     
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    #15 Tim Jones, Apr 25, 2016
    Hagons come with instructions and its on their website. Dead easy.

    Teejay
     
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    #16 Abcght100, Apr 26, 2016
    Hi matt, how are you getting on with the progressive springs have they made much of a difference?
     
  17. MattGaydon

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    #17 MattGaydon, Apr 26, 2016
    To me they have made the bike a hundred times nicer to ride. I am relatively new to biking (got my licence 2 years ago) so wasn't sure I'd notice too much difference but the bike feels much more nimble and much nicer to ride. It turns in sharper and feels more secure!

    I cant recommend it enough!
     
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    #18 Abcght100, Apr 26, 2016
    Think I'll get some ordered. Did you keep the metal pipe you remove from the suspension the same length?
     
  19. MattGaydon

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    #19 MattGaydon, Apr 26, 2016
    Yes because I wasn't sure how or why to change it! I am happy with the feel now so don't think I will alter the length!
     
  20. Abcght100

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    #20 Abcght100, Apr 26, 2016
    Sounds good just got to work on a way to get the weight off the front forks as I have no centre stand but I'm always up for a challenge :-D
     
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