Did the 82 Spectre 1100 use progressive fork springs?

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Did the 82 Spectre 1100 use progressive fork springs?

11 Apr 2026 09:22

I’m changing the fork oil on my 1982 Spectre 1100 and the oil was very dark and had a plastic smell to it, like something I can’t put my finger on. The fork had progressive springs in it, but I don’t think they came stock like that.

Has anyone ever seen a stock spring that comes out of an 82 Spectre 1100?

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Re: Did the 82 Spectre 1100 use progressive fork springs?

12 Apr 2026 07:22

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You're correct. I've rebuilt the forks on my Spectre. The OEM springs were not wound progressively.

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