Are you are tired of the hard ride? Does the bike bottom out on every bump? If you are dealing with the nose dive every time you hit the brakes hard, this is the FIRST suspension upgrade you are looking for. By far, this is the best and least expensive modification / upgrade you can do. For a mere $75 or less you can dramatically upgrade and improve the way the bike rides, handles washboard roads and potholes. This is simply a must have on every VTX.

Before you change the fork springs you will need to familiarize yourself with the procedure and track down a few tools. It is possible to do the job by yourself but it’s very helpful to have two people working together. First you will need a bike jack. There is no way to do this job without being able to raise the bike up and down easily. For the VTX 1800 you will need a special socket, Honda part number 07VMA-MZ0010A. You can order this from your local dealer or ask around. There is no doubt somebody in the group that has already purchased the socket and would be glad to let you use it. This socket is not needed for the VTX 1300 fork spring replacement.

You can either read the procedure from a shop manual, or follow this link to the Valkyrie Club. They have been kind enough to put the procedure up for all to use. This is the same exact procedure for the VTX 1800 with the exception of the torque values and oil level. Be sure to get that information for the VTX from a shop manual, and DO NOT overfill the oil.  For the Valkyrie fork spring replacement procedure, "click here."

For the fork spring replacement procedure on the VTX 1300, "click here."

It isn’t difficult to replace the springs, and it should only take you an hour or so. It won’t be long and you will be out hitting every bump you can find. Good luck and enjoy the ride.

Reviewed By: Cliff