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Posted by greenbarn
 - March 08, 2013, 10:11:11 AM

THanks for the info Chief.  One question, though, how do you fully compress the shocks with no springs in them, and how would you check the level with them compressed??   I would think the spec would be fully "un-compressed", i.e. unloaded with no springs.  The oil is measured from the top of the spring tube, right?  (I haven't done this yet, so going on what I understand from what I've read)

Posted by chief
 - March 08, 2013, 09:29:34 AM

1) Historically, Drifters have used 11-1145 for both 800 and 1500. Spacers are in the kit...
2) Progressives are very good, that's what I have always used so can't give you much advise on others.
3) The manual calls for SAE 10W oil
4)

AMOUNT: After disassembly and completely dry 320+-4ml ; changing the oil - ~270ml:

LEVEL: fully compressed without spring) - 280+- 2mm

Spend the money to get a manual. It is really helpful. I use the Kaw manuals and a Clymer manual.

Posted by greenbarn
 - March 07, 2013, 21:35:17 PM

Planning a progressive spring install and of course new oil.  I need to get my springs ordered ASAP!!  It's supposed to be darn near 60 Sunday, and my bike is still tore down in the shop undergoing the winter work.

Questions:

1- Just wanted to verify I'm correct in thinking the 11-1126 kit, (listed to fit the 800 Vulcan and Classic), is the right kit for the Drifter?  Nothing else required, everything in the kit?

2- There aren't better options out there than the Progressive, are there?  Don't want to hastily overlook something.

3 - What's the best fluid?  Troll, I noticed you mentioned Dex III ATF in a post a couple years ago.  You still recommend same?  Would a universal synthetic ATF be any better?

4 - Does everyone agree with the fluid levels recommended in the Progressive instructions (I'm assuming they will have a fluid level spec), or is the prevailing wisdom to go + or - of the recommendation?

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