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Green1:
You wont regret buying progressive springs If there is any wear on the swingarm pivot bolt collar it is only fit for the bin.My swingarm is such a snug fit in the frame now with the bronze bushes I have to tap it with a mallet to get it to fit.
Nearly forgot remember to change the lower rear shock bushes as they go as hard as hell overtime. 

s7paul:
I fitted the Hagon springs to my 500, along with the grade of oil they recommended, and it's noticeably better than before.  I've also got taper roller bearings in the headstock.

pptom:
The plot thickens!
New OEM seals arrived today from Silvers, i was told the Hagon order would too, but no joy - anyway, stripped the forks and changed the seals in readiness for the springs - total oil quantity was around 300ml from both legs and it was 'fairly' clean ATF that came out. The springs however are already progressive - I have no idea if they are the right springs though until I can compare them to the new ones that I'll be fitting, total free length of the old ones 465mm - obviously longer than stock. They might be going on e-bay soon - or, if they look and measure the same as the Hagons I'll offer them up on here.
Checked the head race too and its tapered, now readjusted.
Can't wait to get out on it now! hopefully be ready for a spin tomorrow evening.

busa:
did you re pack the bearing with grease!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   marine grease is good

pptom:
Little bit of an update:
New suspension went in front and rear (end of july) - improvement, but still didn't feel right, especially the front end which was following every little blemish in the road, it felt dangerous - from that point I knew I had to change the tyres.
I installed the Bronze swingarm bushes last week (dead easy really) and a new set of tyres (Avon Roadriders) Just been out for a run and I can say the bikes handling is back to how I expect a bike to handle. The swingarm bushes may have helped a little, but I would say 95% of the improvement is with the tyres. I've opted for a 3.25 front and 4.0 rear. Only done about 20 miles and still running the shine off of them, but I'm happy.
The moral of the story: don't buy Continental supertwin tyres
Just got to sort the dodgy carbs now...
Nearly there, but I can't see me doing much more riding until well into next year - I've declared winter!

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