Im want to have the front forks chromed. Im told that since the forks are going to be off, it would be best to change the suspension to progressive springs or hd's premium front. Does anyone have any experience or suggestions. Does the progressives give a better ride?

 

I have a 2011. I have ridden a 2014. The front forks are so much better on the 14 that I wouldn't consider doing anything to them.

 

I had black powder coated forks put on in the fall. The only thing I did was change the oil to the CVO oil. It was a lower viscosity and it did make a difference. The fork change to black or chrome really sets the bike off.

 

Thanks for the reply. I will take that into consideration. By the way, great looking bike! My buddy has same color here in ohio, gonna show him yours with the black powder coat. Blessings!

 

I would go with Harley's premium front suspension at the same time you install chrome or black legs. That is what I plan on doing.

I installed progressive mono tubes on my last bike. Was not totally happy with progressive. Their are better systems than Harleys, they are just more $$$.

 

Thanks scott for the help. Are you suggesting to go with the premium hd or some other brand.

 

Thanks for the compliment. Where are in Ohio? I am in Michigan now but just moved from Akron. I am going to do the inner faring and then will enjoy riding it for a while.

 

I really like what the black does for that color arrangement nice job!

 

I bought my '14 FLHTK in September 2013, about 10 days after getting home from the 110th in Milwaukee. I was able to log a quick 5k miles on an extended trip, and quickly decided that, for my taste, I needed a front end suspension upgrade. HD's Premium front end was another month or two from shipping to dealers. I then visited the Progressive and Ohlins vendors at Daytona Biketoberfest and learned they weren't going to have their suspension upgrades for the new HD touring bike fork until sometime into the first quarter of 2014.

Looking for alternatives, I found Traxxion Dynamics in Woodstock GA. They specialize in racing and sport bike suspensions, but also make suspension upgrades for Goldwings and Harley's. They used my fork to make the 2014 modifications required to their AK-20 front end cartridge suspension system and installed them on my bike. At the same time, they replaced the stock rear air shocks with Bitubo WME's with adjustable rebound dampening.

For me, the handling improvement was significant. I prefer a "taut" suspension, and my front end no longer "floats". The tracking in highway-speed sweepers is rock solid. I've been very happy with the change. But if you want the more traditional "softer" Harley touring suspension feel, TD may not be for you.

Since then, Ohlins and Progressive have updated their products for the new touring fork, so they are now options. But, as you do your research, check their website, traxxion.com, to see another alternative to the HD premium, Progessive, or Ohlins options.

 

That Black Front fork looks great!

I have the Limited Low..which comes from the factory with the Premium from suspension..but in a lowered version. I am very happy with the front end.