[sleepngbear]

OK, I've been meaning to ask for a few days now ... you guys who are putting on lots of miles -- is it my imagination, or is the stiff front end suspension starting to soften up, or am I just getting used to it? I swear this thing is taking the bumps a little easier now than on day 1.

 

[TennesseeSmith]

I think it's getting softer. I ride two bikes and it seems to me that the gap between the two has closed.

 

[Davetac1]

The machine is breaking in, including the suspension components.So the ride gets softer,ya know,like you guys?? lol lol I couldn't help it.You guys left yourselves open for that one,so I just waltzed right in.lol lol lol Dave!!!

 

[bob]

The machine is breaking in, including the suspension components.So the ride gets softer,ya know,like you guys?? lol lol I couldn't help it.You guys left yourselves open for that one,so I just waltzed right in.lol lol lol Dave!!!

And you waltzed so SOFTLY...



talk about leaving it open.

 

[sleepngbear]

And you waltzed so SOFTLY...



talk about leaving it open.

It looked more like a skulk than any 'waltz' I've ever seen.

 

[cheeken]

usually shocks break in a bit and get softer. the settle a bit

 

[Davetac1]

Like I said "You guys left yourselves WIDE OPEN".So,bein the nice fella that I am,all I did was capitalize on a golden opportunity! Now you do know what "capitalize" means,doncha?? I know! I know!! What a ball breaker!!! Dave!!!


Are we havin fun yet???

 

[sleepngbear]

Back to your roof ledge, Dave. We'll let you know when it's time for fun, which should roughly coincide with when you get one of these rides of your own.

 

[Davetac1]

OK dad. I'll go back in my corner and be quiet.lol lol Dave!!!

 

[Kookopelli]

I have over 1500 miles on mine and it still seems harsh to me. My VTX was never as harsh, even with the stock springs and fork oil.

 

[sleepngbear]

I have over 1500 miles on mine and it still seems harsh to me. My VTX was never as harsh, even with the stock springs and fork oil.

Well, the front end is definitely stiffer than most other bikes I've had/ridden, but it really does seem to be less harsh than it was at first, except over the worst road bumps. I still may keep an eye out for a Progressive replacement set. I can't imagine that the stock springs they're using are one-off for this bike, so until/unless somebody starts marketing replacement springs for this bike, I guess it's time to start doing some part number research.