DNA sold a lot of its foreign made Springers to builders on a budget. But who likes the quite ugly square front section of this front end? A giant eye sore on any cool chopper… So, JC and Jimmie Lee Coen at Three Two Choppers got a very good idea. To offer a Wishbone Spring […]
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How To Turn A DNA Springer Front End Into A Much Better Looking One
Published by December 19th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Progressive Suspension 944 Series Shocks And New Frequency Sensing Technology For Harley Touring Models
Published by November 16th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Introduced only a few years ago, Progressive’s innovative 940 Series shocks became the go-to for Harley-Davidson touring riders looking to eat up big miles in bigger comfort. Now they tell us they’ve made them better with the addition of a new technology damper and updated the series to 944. What’s the difference? They say just […]
Progressive Suspension Breakthrough Shocks Design With Frequency Sensing Technology.
Published by August 14th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.After more than a decade of ruling the roads with their renowned 440 Series shocks, Progressive Suspension has unveiled another breakthrough design. Dubbed Frequency Sensing Technology (FST) for its unique ability to dynamically adjust damping as you ride. FST is described by their engineering team as like having two sets of shocks on your bike. One […]
3 GUYZ Is Suspending Production Of Their Custom Made Springer Forks
Published by July 11th, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.“Cyril. We wanted you to be the first to know we have made the decision to suspend production. We have attached an open letter that we intend to release to our customers, dealers and friends on Friday, July the 13th. While we will not be building new Springers, we will continue to support repair parts, […]
Rear Suspension Set Up. How To Adjust Sag.
Published by June 6th, 2012 in Editorial, Suspension and Videos.To gain ride quality, setting sag correctly is the easies and quickest and t method. In this video, Progressive Suspension explains how to do it.
In 1995 Mike Hanlon, with brother Tim, started Mean Street Products with the goal of designing and producing the best American made billet forks. Cutting edge style and exceptional quality made Mean Street the first brand choice by the most respected custom builders around the world for the most acclaimed custom motorcycles. In addition, Mike […]
Classy Wishbone Springer Forks
Published by April 12th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.In Super Narrow, Narrow Glide or Wide Glide these made in the USA Springer forks are formed out of cold-rolled steel bar stock (front & rear legs) and use CNC’ed rockers, top clamps and components, stainless steel spring rods with Teflon-coated Delrin shock isolators to eliminate squeaking and chatter. Very pure flowing lines with elegant […]
Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Suspension Upgrade By Progressive Suspension.
Published by February 22nd, 2012 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.The Tri Glide, the remaining trike model from Harley-Davidson, is evidently a very heavy vehicle facing unique handling challenge due to the loads generated by the steering forces. Harley Tri Glide factory forks are those of a two-wheeler and cornering dynamic feels much more like when you drive a four wheel vehicle. So, the Progressive Suspension engineers started […]
Harley Sportster New Cafe Racer Style Parts By Steve Storz
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Builders, Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Coming from the business of racing in the 70’s, Steve Storz passion for Harley Sportster racing & performance parts never weakened. Today, Storz Performance has developed a new line of Café Racer style accessories for use on 2004 to current model Harley–Davidson Sportsters.The bike featured here, the Storz SP1200RR, has been constructed to serve as […]
Harley-Davidson New Edge Cut Fork Slider Covers
Published by January 26th, 2012 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Did I see these before proposed by others? Harley just released these one-piece Edge Cut Upper Fork Slider Covers (P/N 45600006, $179.95) finished in rich glossy black powdercoat and machined to expose the raw aluminum casting. The resulting contrasting surfaces complement the Original Equipment satin-finished front end, or are a great complement with accessory black […]
Free Fork Springs With Purchase Of A Set Of Touring Rear Shocks
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.From Progressive Suspension, America’s premier manufacturer of motorcycle suspension, an interesting offer to help you make a complete suspension improvement at a very reasonable price. During November and December 2011, if you buy a set of 940 or 440 Series touring shocks, you get a free set of fork springs, either in stock or lowered […]
Kiwi Indian Reproduction Leaf Spring Front Ends By Paughco
Published by November 13th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.These Leaf Spring front ends provide a nostalgic image dating back to the ‘20’s and 30’s. For a restoration or a one-off new project with a very nostalgic touch, these forks with unique styling are compatible with 16”to 21” wheels and accommodate single or dual disc brakes. Custom swaged 1-piece, 1 ¼” heavy wall tubing […]
Just On Time For Your Winter Bagger Project. New Eddie Trotta Rolex Fork Bells And Exhaust Tips.
Published by November 4th, 2011 in Accessories, Customs, Editorial, Exhaust and Suspension.From custom builder Eddie Trotta, a new way to dress your bagger front end and exhaust system. A little bit of bling, not too much, with these Rolex Fork Bells and matching Rolex Tips that you can easily install on 3.5″ or 4″ Rinehart end pipes and most after-mart slip-ons. Sold in pair in black or […]
New For 2012. Progressive Suspension Softail Shocks With Remote Adjustable Preload.
Published by October 25th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Tucked under your Softail chassis it has never been easy to access and adjust the pair of shocks to changing loads or to the addition of a passenger. Reason why most don’t even bother to do it. For 2012 Progressive Suspension, America’s Premier Manufacturer Of Motorcycle Suspension, is launching the high performance 422 Series Softail […]
Tricky Air And Billet New XS Shocks
Published by October 21st, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Tricky Air & Billet, a company specializing in front and rear air suspension kits, billet products products for different makes and models of motorcycles and also building some wild customs, is announcing a new rear “XS-Shocks”. Bossman Arnie explained to me that internally he was able to find more room within the piston and top […]
Arlen Ness Hot Legs And Fork Boots For Harley Bagger Models
Published by October 14th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.They are part of the Arlen Ness DeepCut line, will clean up the front end appearance of all Harley FLT Baggers year 2000 and up. These hot legs feature tapered billet design with hidden axle. They feature a unique bolt-on caliper mounts that you can easily remove to convert your fork legs to a custom […]
Zero Engineering Lauches The Type 9 Model With Exclusive Rear Multi-Link Suspension System
Published by September 19th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Zero Engineering. A builder synonymous of vintage, old school styling bikes without any bling, and until now always featuring gooseneck rigid frames and springer front forks. For most of you, the “ZERO” chopper style is only the “Samurai” rigid frame model introduced in the US in 2002 after many years of prior success in Japan. And […]
What goes Inside A Motorcycle Shock…
Published by August 23rd, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Much more than what you think. The precision inner workings of Progressive Suspension. A short video.
3 Guyz American Made Springer Front End
Published by July 9th, 2011 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Looking for an American, affordable and quality Springer front end? It has been 6 years that from their shop in Oregon the 3 partners of 3 GUYZ produce a very clean designed, strong and very competitively priced Springer. You can bitch about foreign competition and do nothing, or work hard at offering higher value at […]
Harley-Davidson Forks. Do You Really Know What’s Inside? How They Work?
Published by July 7th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Sometimes, the most simple technical things need to be explained or re-explained. Progressive Suspension, the largest aftermarket suspension manufacturer in the United States as well as a top tier supplier of suspension components to domestic OE manufacturers and top custom builders, is dedicated to researching and producing the best suspension platforms for each brand and […]
Springer Front Ends By Bare Knuckle Choppers.
Published by June 23rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Looking for a good Springer front end made in the USA? Looking for a different design and styling mixing old appearance and new technology? In wide glide, narrow or very narrow options? Doesn’t know how to order the correct length? First, Bare Knuckle Choppers ask you via a simple online form to take 3 critical measurements […]
The Inner workings Of Motorcycle Suspension (Part 2)
Published by April 23rd, 2011 in Customs and Suspension.After understanding Springs and Dampers, and before personalizing your motorcycle suspension to your taste and needs (Lower? Firmer Spring? Height adjustable?, you must also understand Shock Pre-load and how to make Shock Sag Adjustments. In this Part 2, Progressive Suspension explains what you should know before choosing between all custom suspension options. 3- Shock Preload […]
The Inner Workings Of Motorcycle Suspension (Part 1)
Published by April 14th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.For the most part the inner workings of motorcycle suspension are not understood or confusing to many bikers. Whatever the reasons why you wish to change your motorcycle shocks, looks, lowering your bike, performance, comfort or all the above, you should understand springs, dampers, pre-load adjusters and sag. In 2 segments (other will be published next […]
MeanStreet Products Introduces the Newly Refined Avalon Springer
Published by April 7th, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Very sleek and a work of art under any angle the Avalon front end has always been the most radical Springer front end available to the custom builder. MeanStreetProducts re-introduce an evolved version keeping the same stunning lines sculpted out of billet aluminum with a touch of steel, but now fitted with new Progressive Suspension […]
New Ape Hanger Control Wiring By Legend Air Suspensions
Published by March 15th, 2011 in Customs, Editorial and Suspension.Would it be nice if you could adjust your air suspension on the go from your ape hanger or custom handlebars? Well, Legend Suspension now offers a “plug and play” wiring extension to attach to your current pre-wired handlebar control system. This extends the handlebar control wiring to a total of about 86”, allowing plenty […]
Desperately Looking For Vintage Motorcycle Shocks
Published by March 3rd, 2011 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Suspension.You are looking for a suspension setup for a restoration, AHRMA racer or vintage machine. For all those who don’t know, Progressive Suspension, America’s Premier Manufacturer of motorcycle suspension, offers shock and fork spring fitments all the way back to 1949. The 12, 13 & 14 Series Progressive Suspension shocks are sold as damper sets […]
