Just upgraded my 2013 Roadglide to the Progressive Monotubes and I am very happy with the result. The front doesn't dive down hard when hitting the brakes anymore and the bike feels more planted. We do the standard height for $298 to forum members so for the price Progressive can't be beat IMHO.

Rob

 

I wonder why Legends didnt do an external adjuster instead on internal for their front? Would have been nice to be able to make changes on the fly if you go solo or not.

What happens if you set the front to solo and all of a sudden you want to ride 2 up? Does that mean you have to take out the internals and adjust it again?

 

I wonder why Legends didnt do an external adjuster instead on internal for their front? Would have been nice to be able to make changes on the fly if you go solo or not.

What happens if you set the front to solo and all of a sudden you want to ride 2 up? Does that mean you have to take out the internals and adjust it again?

 

My weight is 235, my wife 130. Set my Legend AXEO front end at 400lbs. Works great, even solo.

 

Ohlins is adjustable externally. If you have a dresser the adjustments aren't quick but easier than taking the whole thing back apart. External adjustment front or rear is the way to go.

The front end is not as effected by a passenger as the rear is due to where the weight gets placed on a touring harley. The overall weight and riding style should weigh in on how it's set up.

I have monotubes in one of my road kings. They are what they are. A good improvement for the $ spent. The difference over the stock front is dramatic if you don't over do the preload (clips) .

Ohlins are going in the other bike for the reasons mentioned. For a little more from the others in terms of the next step in the front end it's worth it to me to have the best.

 

Who has done this himself? How long does it take? Any issues to keep in mind? I would think you wouldn't want to take the forks apart without replacing the seals. . . maybe the bushings too. (my Electra Glide has 30,000 miles)
No matter what fork kit you buy the process is the same. Doesn't look too bad but here's the process:

 

It's not that bad..pretty easy.i didn't replace the seals,only has 11,000 on the clock,but it is better to replace seals,bushings,clean fork tubes really well.this is where I am at.going to install the legend tubes this afternoon.

 

I only took the guy in the video 6 minutes to do it, how hard could it be?

 

Had the Prog. Monotubes installed with two clips on the Road Glide Ultra. The RGU is primarily a two up bike for us. Rode from Holland to York, front suspension was a improvement over what we had (stock) on the Blue Ridge Parkway road trip two years ago. Two clips is stiff with one up but you'll get used to that. No nose dives when doing a hard stop.

 

All these aftermarket options are more firm than the OEM forks. Firm suspension will give better handling. As they say in this video 80% of the handling comes from the front suspension and the 80% of the plush ride comes from the rear. A firm front and a soft rear suspension is a good combination. You sit just in front of the rear wheel.