JDRiderCoach
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Anybody ever run progressive rate springs at Bonneville or El Mirage? Just curious pros and cons. Seems most people just dial up the pre-load and go stiff as possible and then hang a bunch of lead weights on the swingarm to try to keep that rear wheel hookin up. But wondering if bike would benefit from progeressive fork and rear springs. One argument I've heard is they'd be too soft at first before stiffening and with lowered bike and not much travel could be sketchy at +180. Might cause bottoming? Wondering if anyone's used them and what the feedback is. Trying to make the ride smoother on the salt, not more sketchy. Seemed to have some stability issues last year. Then again, almost everyone reported the same conditions so not sure if progressive springs would be worth it or any help at all. God forbid it'd make it worse. Less interested in theory, more interested in rider experience feedback. Thanks for your replies.