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Travelor
06-01-2016, 09:01 AM
Has anyone installed the progressive springs (not the gas ones) in their F6b? I have used them before on other bikes, but usually only on older bikes where the springs had become weak. I'm curious to know if they make a significant difference over the F6b stock springs?

Az Wingrider
06-01-2016, 11:02 AM
I don't have the progressive springs on my f6b but I did have them on my previous Goldwing. They make a tremendous difference in the front end handling. I have rounded curbs in my neighborhood and the driveways are not cut into the curb, they are the same as the rest of the rest of curbing on the street. I found the bike handled going over that curb much much better as well. When I have to do fork seals the first time I will do the progressive springs at that time. I definitely feel they are worth the extra investment.

opas ride
06-01-2016, 12:17 PM
Don't have them yet, but my dealer, also the owner,who has ridden GW's for many years swears by them if you intend to keep your bike for a while and are somewhat of an aggressive rider..Might have mine done when the right time comes...Ride safe

Steve 0080
06-01-2016, 04:17 PM
I have the monotubes in my F6 and have the springs on the shelf for the GL .. the monotubes are great... can't say at this time for the springs...but I hear they are worth the money!

53driver
06-01-2016, 04:26 PM
Had the Progressive springs in my '81 GL1100 Standard.
Night and Day difference.

So far I'm happy with what I have in the 2014 technology.

Travelor
06-01-2016, 08:13 PM
Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the feedback.

stevenolts
06-01-2016, 09:22 PM
I don't know about the F6B but I just put them on my 1981 CB750K last week. It is like a new bike / better than new.
Steve