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samuriboy

Thomasville, NC, US, 27360

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10.01.2009


Bike 1:

Pearl White 2018 Honda Goldwing GL1800

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Blue/Black 2012 Harley Davidson Sportser 883 Superlo

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Progressive Monotube Fork Cartridge Kit for GL1800
ITEM CODE: TR779004,   SKU: TR779004

09.08.2016
I have a 2010 Honda GoldWing GL1800 - Audio/Comfort - Base Model. I have 60,500 miles on the bike. I replaced the old factory springs with (I believe the 1st Gen) Mono tubes on 04/02/13 with 37,592 miles on the clock. I have rebuilt the forks once, since the replacement of the mono tubes, only due to my negligence of messing up the left side seal when I installed the mono tubes. I left the messed up seal in the fork tube and the seal lasted for 2 years. The rebuild was at 02/15/15 with 50,720 miles. 
       
My problem is that I have excessive bouncing on any road surface specifically on smooth roads. As far as I can tell, the forks are not compressing when hitting the smaller bumps causing the excessive bounce. Larger bumps, the forks are compressing or absorbing the bump like they are supposed to. This bouncing has started in the last 3 weeks. Prior to this problem, the mono tubes worked perfectly fine.  

Speeds when noticeable: 30-45mph, does not matter if I am the only rider or 2 up.


What I have done to try to diagnose the problem.

1. Lower tire pressure to 38 in the front and 42 in the rear.

2. Loosen up the fork caps to release air in tubes.

3. Disable Anti Dive Valve.

4. Adjust rear shock preload from 0-25. I rode the bike on every setting and the bounce is still there.

 A little more info.
1. My weight is 170 lbs with my riding gear; full face helmet, summer jacket with body armor, gloves and textile riding pants over jeans.
2. I used one shim on each tube, I prefer a stiffer ride.
3. I used Honda Fork Oil SS8 10w and replaced all the bushings seals and dust covers both times. 
4. Added the necessary quantity per instructions for each fork leg.
5. Front Tire is 2 years and 2 months old with 14,987 miles, tread depth 3/32”
6. Rear Tire is 3 years and 5 months old with 28,375 miles, tread depth 3/32”An update on my 2010 Honda Goldwing GL1800 with Audio and Comfort (Base Model), I finally had time to replace the front and rear tires with Dunlop Elite 3’s, the steering head bearings with All Balls, and wheel bearings and seals with Honda OEM. My test ride home was about 36 miles from the shop I had the repair done at. My second test ride was to a work meeting approximately 38 miles. This gave me more time in the saddle to realize that the problem was still there. The bounce can be described as a springy type bouncing.

On 05/20/16, after my meeting and on my way home, I decided to go ahead and disassemble the front forks and inspect the Progressive Mono Tubes (PMT) and rebuild them by replacing the PMT’s, oil, seals, and bushings. Three hours later, I had the all the parts in hand and started disassembling the right fork.

Once the right fork was disassembled, I inspected the PMT and noticed nothing out of the ordinary. I tried compressing the spring by pushing down from above (standing position with the bottom of the tube on the floor and the mono tube and spring closest to my hand) and found it very difficult. I did this with the one shim installed and removed. The Honda SS8 fluid was still red and the bushings looked like they were still new. No metal shavings or plastic chunks when I drained the fluid.

The left PMT, with the anti dive valve, I found the spring to be bulging to one side with or without the shim. I also noticed that at the end of the mono tube (gas side), the plastic spacer was misaligned and it looked like the larger spacer is missing. Again, trying to compress it from above, it was very hard to compress with the shim installed and removed. The Honda SS8 fluid was still red and the bushings looked like they were still new. No metal shavings or plastic chunks when I drained the fluid.

Now comparing my old PMT’s to the new ones, I noticed that the spring thickness was a lot thinner
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Progressive Monotube Fork Cartridge Kit for GL1800
ITEM CODE: TR779004,   SKU: TR779004

04.15.2014
Its been just over a year and now I have 8,084 miles on these. I put these in a 2010 GL1800 Base model. Everything is still the same as my last update. No front end sagging, no front tire cupping, no seals leaking, and no complaints. I have one shim installed and used Honda S8 oil, 10w. This is definitely a excellent upgrade for the budget minded rider. It probably will not match up to the $1000+ other upgrade, but I think comes close to it. I highly recommend these Progressive mono tubes if you are replacing springs and seals when they are worn out. 5 stars for this product.
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Progressive Monotube Fork Cartridge Kit for GL1800
ITEM CODE: TR779004,   SKU: TR779004

11.03.2013
I installed these on 4/4/2013. I now have approx 4000 miles on the tubes, new fluid and seals. The ride is EXCELLENT. It handles like it was new again and it sits just like I bought in 2009 when I use the side stand. I put the fork tubes in the original place in the triple tree and i used one shim per the instructions. I weigh 153# bare a.. naked and with all my gear on and all the crap i take work, the combined weight is approx 180# (+/- say 5#). I am 5' 6" with an inseam of 29". Yes I tippy toe at stop lights and stop signs. The ride is a bit rough but i attribute this to my o.c.d. of me setting higher tire pressures than recommended. It handles far better than when the bike was new with the oem springs but then I was coming off of a 1990 Honda Pacific Coast 800 that had an upgrade of just the Progressive springs that I rode for 13 years. It handles so good now, I can scrape my engine and saddle bag guards and center stand on turns. I did this with the oem springs to but the lean angle is far more now than before. Big or small bumps and rough roads are so much smoother now to. Railroad tracks are smoother along with cattle crossings. Freeway ride has really improved by being silky smooth, it doesn't matter if the road surface is rough either. The new tubes just soak it up. I highly recommend this as a alternative to the $1500+ upgrade, which I can't remember the name right now.
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Progressive Monotube Fork Cartridge Kit for GL1800
ITEM CODE: TR779004,   SKU: TR779004

04.04.2013
I have a 2010 GL1800 with 38k. I began feeling and noticing that the ride height was getting lower by 35k and my left fork seal was starting to leak again. The ride was getting rough and every significant bump jarred me in my seat. I took the plunge and bought these instead of traxxion. The install took me about 6 hours. I viewed the vidio progressive had and did the install that way. I bought the seal kit wing stuff sells and replace all bushings and seals except the o-rings for the fork caps. I cleaned and replaced the fluid with the ss8 Honda oil. My old fork oil was black and had metallic flakes. I took a 8 mile ride after install and found the front was a little higher than it had been with the old springs. I used one shim for my weight (150-170lbs) and the loads I carry. Ride was very compliant or soft. Bigger bumps was better than OEM. I was not jolted like oem. Handling was way better the tires stuck to the ground and tracked perfectly. That was just a quick test ride after the installation. If I remember, I will post another review on them when I have more time in the saddle. In the mean time you can e mail for more info at [email protected].
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