Terry Hay progressive shock spring

Taffy · Aug 18, 2010

I spoke to terry a coupla years ago and he was talking about how the WP progressive spring was too harsh too soon and not a real progressive at all. I see that Terry now sells his own which I take it are sorted how he suggested to me.

so, has anyone tried one? presumably they are best tried on a pre-2006.

regards

Taffy

Bergerwithdlot · Aug 18, 2010

I had them do the Suspension on my 05 FE550E in March this year. They fitted a Race Tech progressive spring and a new telescopic needle that is meant to make the shock more progressive and consistant. I also had the front done with new springs, Gold valve, and KYB seals. Went to stiffer spring rates at both ends.
It is a lot better, the rear tracks really well and doesn't kick, I haven't spent enough time setting it up properly riding over the same loop but I reckon it is close to spot on in the rear.
The front is heaps better as well doesn't deflect like it used to. I still lack cornering feel in the front, I think it needs a steering damper and a skinny tank after riding ORANGEBERGS 650 as the front on it was rock solid, I instantly felt better on his bike than I ever have on my 550 it was awesome.

Taffy · Aug 19, 2010

that's a lot of changes in one go. But an RT spring isn't a Terry Hay spring....wrong section. condoms are on the left, second isle sir!

regards

Taffy

bushmechanic · Aug 19, 2010

I think you'l find all the RT "P" series of progressives are Terry Hay springs,

not 100% sure about that give him a call

+ 612 4773 9115

Bergerwithdlot · Aug 19, 2010

That is the spring he recommended. I gave them all of my relavent info, sent the suspension to them they tested it and changed to suit.
I'm happy with the results.

Taffy · Aug 20, 2010

I knew of the kayaba seals on the front and the showa bump stopper on the rear....another thing to test!

could try NOST, gold valve etc etc. the list goes on.

regards

Taffy

ORANGEBERG · Aug 20, 2010

Bergerwithdlot said:
I had them do the Suspension on my 05 FE550E in March this year. They fitted a Race Tech progressive spring and a new telescopic needle that is meant to make the shock more progressive and consistant. I also had the front done with new springs, Gold valve, and KYB seals. Went to stiffer spring rates at both ends.
It is a lot better, the rear tracks really well and doesn't kick, I haven't spent enough time setting it up properly riding over the same loop but I reckon it is close to spot on in the rear.
The front is heaps better as well doesn't deflect like it used to. I still lack cornering feel in the front, I think it needs a steering damper and a skinny tank after riding ORANGEBERGS 650 as the front on it was rock solid, I instantly felt better on his bike than I ever have on my 550 it was awesome.

i fitted Arkaroola hotel suspension to yours and it felt OK, in the dark mind you.

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