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Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
REAR SHOCK SPRING
| my friend, who happened to buy a 2nd hand wing had a very soft rear suspension due to abuse. told him to change to Progressive rear spring with pre-load cable similar to what i have done for my wing. Told him, i never regretted my decision. |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
Worth the install
| I wasn't certain of the reviews until I installed one on my 06. INow I understand, and yes, it really was an upgrade. It doesn't add much height to the bike, but it adds a feeling of "responsiveness" with the road. I'm not sure how to explain it, but it was completely noticeable, for me. Two thoughts to consider. The bike is taken apart nearly to the point of changing the air filter, it IS an involved process. My suggestion is change when you change your air filter, or change your air filter when installing this. Applies to doing it yourself, or when paying a mechanic. Special compression tool required. Also, the braided line to the preadjuster is virtually effortless to change, and depending on age of your bike, I would recommend, as well. |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
Rear Spring
| i am riding a 2016 40th anniversary model....my rear spring was getting soft and also the rear cannot be raised as high as before. My mechanic recommended me to change to progressive spring and also change the preload line (original from factory is rubber, overtime, air get in) to steel. After change to progressive spring and steel preload line, i can raised the rear as well as before and it is much comfortable to absorb humps on the road. |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
A must have for the factory shock
| Was running at 15 to 18 on factory preload with 2 up. Installed this spring and now run at 0 to 5. Much better ride than factory and carries a load way better. No more harsh hits on railroad tracks or bridge expansion joints. I installed this along with the mono tubes and a fork brace. Totally changed the ride and handling of my bike. |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
05.28.2020
Its definitely worth it....
| I'm a 28 year old male who rides a 2014 GL1800, and I like to ride it as what it is, a sportbike in cruiser clothes. I did a lot of research before buying my suspension upgrade parts and debated on whether I should just buy a 2018+ Goldwing, but I can't stand how much storage they took away and the small 4" speakers they used. I weigh in at 185lbs 5'10 and my passenger is around 170lbs. I definitely had some harsh bumps and bottomed out on the stock suspension and settled in the preload at around 8 single and 15 two-up. I also had the bar-shake around 40mph.I went all in and over the course of 5 weeknights in my garage I did the full suspension upgrade with the Progressive Monotubes up front, the Progressive spring on the rear, the TRAXXION Dynamics braided preload adjuster line, and the TRAXXION Dynamics TRAXX-RITE Billet Triple Clamps which had the ALL BALLS Bearings pre-installed. The progressive suspension is a huge upgrade. I don't feel like things are "more bumpy" I feel like the suspension is actually working now instead of being a pillow with a rock underneath (due to stock suspension being so soft and easily bottoming out). The bike sits higher and I no longer have to adjust my parking position to be confident the bike won't tip over, it now leans over sufficiently to be well planted on the kick-stand. The monotubes in conjunction with the progressive rear spring have dramatically changed the handling of the bike, i'm no longer going slow over bumps or worrying about railroad tracks. Preload can now sit comfortably at 0-2 with just me depending on how aggressive i'm riding. While I did not have trouble scraping pegs previously, i'm still getting used to the new lean angle capability with the additional ride-height presented due to the Wing not crushing the suspension under its own weight and I have not scraped pegs yet.The TRAXX-RITE Triple clamps were a great addition and I got them mainly because they came with the bearings pre-installed and I only had to worry about installing the bearing races and not pressing the bearings onto the triple tree stem. They make a notable change that I think warrants the price for both in eliminating bar wobble at 40mph and in making turns and carving smooth as butter, it really is noticable vs. the stock ball bearings. |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
very worthy upgrade
| My 01 only had 12000 miles when I bought it, but the bike was very low and the ride was quite rough. I swapped this spring out myself. I didn't disconnect the hydraulic hose, by removing the 2 shot mount bolts and bolting the lower shock bolt to the upper shock mount I was able to replace the spring while it was within the length of the hose travel then reinstalled the spring in proper position. ""Note"" I also changed the air filter while the tank was out it was super easy that way., consider it when buying the spring. Ride was awesome and this is my 3rd 1800, and 3rd shock spring replacement. A Must do! Tried another brand first, the bike bottomed out on 20 and hurt my back, definitely use the progressive! |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
10.08.2018
Raising the bar
| I installed this rear spring and oil line in 5+ hours......it was worth it. The ride is more supple and doesn’t jar you when going over bumps. This rear spring installation also complemented a front spring replacement from Traxxion. 2009 Goldwing, 17 k. |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
03.19.2018
All Wings should have one.
| Replaced the spring along with the oil line. I was surprised by what it takes to get to this spring. Before while riding two up I'd have to preload set at 20 and would bottom out. Wife loves how our 03 Wing rides now. Now, even with the preload set at 0 we have yet to bottom out. I'm sure that will change in time as the spring does settle some. Also changed the fork springs as well. The Wing does set a little higher now, almost to the point of having to lengthen the kickstand. |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
12.01.2017
Huge Difference in Handling & Ride
| I installed this spring a year ago. Went on a two up 10K Km trip and there was a huge improvement with the ride & handling. Did the install myself and as others have mentioned a person can do it themselves if they they take their time and have basic mechanical skills. My thoughts are that the Wing should have come with this spring. Suggest that if one changes the spring they should also change the oil pressure line to the braided one. |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
05.24.2017
Worth while upgrade
| Over the winter, I decided on upgrading to a steel braided preload hose. Since I was going that deep, I went for the Progressive Spring too. This is a job for those with a fair amount of mechanical experience. Getting into the project, I found it best to get a spring compressor. Sorry WingStuff, a competitor had a better compressor. It was not worth the time and money to build my own or take the chance in modifying a cheaper one. I took my Wing out for its first ride with the Progress Spring this afternoon. The ride is beyond belief. When I got home from my maintenance ride, I told my wife to gear up. We did the course again and she too was amazed. My wife hardly felt or didn't feel many of the bumps we're accustom to, especially the curb on our driveway. The ride, one or two up, is smoother and the handling is more responsive with the Progressive. |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
02.27.2017
Fantastic Upgrade
| After a vaction to the Vermont and New Hampshire mountains last year, pulling a trailer and riding two up, I decided it was time to do something about the rear suspension. With the trailer loaded, to distribute the weight, so there was very little tongue weight and the preload set at the maximum, I found I was still bottoming out on that trip. When I returned from the trip I ordered the spring along with the braided line for the shock. After doing some homework, I decided to have the dealer install the items, (this being the only thing from WingStuff I haven't installed myself). Given the amount of work involved to install, I'm glad I did. Now for the Information that really counts. I have a 2010 GL1800 (comfort, navi, premium stereo) with 30,000 miles, I'm a big guy (280#). Before the install I would set the preload at; 13 riding 1 up, 16 riding 2 up, 20 riding 2 up pulling a trailer. After the install I am now at 2 on the preload riding 1 up. The thing I noticed, when I first sat on the bike, was it sat about an inch higher than before. It was late in the season so I only had a chance to take a quick ride alone, but what a ride it was. I went 150 miles on some seriously rough roads to put it to the test. All I can say is, It was worth every penny it cost me to do this upgrade. Now I can't wait for my trip back to the New England Mountains to try out my new ride this summer. If you find you are starting to set the preload higher and higher every year. Do yourself a favor and buy this. You won't be disappointed! |
Rear Shock Spring
ITEM CODE: TR771173, SKU: TR771173
06.09.2016
Need advice
| For those that have installed this how much of a difference will it make on a nearly new 2015? Need to lighten the jarring for my wife on some of the bumps. |