Ahh yes the Bi-monthly front end improvement thread.
Mono tubes here still for the past going on 4+years.
Content with them

 

That is basically what i was saying about getting the front set and varing the rear for load variations. The front being firm will change the way the bike feels when turing into a corner. It becomes much more precise.

I changed out all the seals when installing them. I am just running one clip in mine.

 

All these options work differently than OEM forks. I didn't realize it until I watched this video:
Starting after about 2:50 he's saying the weight of the oil you add to these forks doesn't matter. I was almost ready to disagree with him. I've rebuilt forks on sport bikes and the weight of the oil going through the valves makes a big difference on dampening. But Progressive Suspension and I think all the options at the beginning of this thread use a dampener in the top of the forks that is enclosed with the oil and nitrogen separate from the oil in the bottom of the fork.
Interesting and different.

 

The monotube solution worked for me. Originally wanted Ohlins in the front but dealer did 20% off parts and 50% off labor during winter storage. Might not be the best but I'm happy with both price and performance.

 

What? No feedback from anyone that put Ohlins up front?
I think I've made up my mind. I think I'll be going with Progressive Suspension. I don't really see why I should spend more.
Now where to spend my money? I may go to RevZilla for $360. I don't think I need support. If so I'll call up Progressive. Is there a better deal out there?

 

Really, the main time the "flimsy" forks cause a problem is during aggressive riding. Prior to the Street Glide, I rode high power sport bikes. My riding style is probably more aggressive than most. It's when you press it, bumpy sweeping higher speed turns where the weakness of the front end rears it's head. We all have our respective philosophy, styles, skill levels and methods on riding our bikes. Given the impact on Harley with now having to be competitive with other American bikes that handle extremely well (Victory and Indian), they improved this deficiency on their 14+ bikes. Even when riding modestly, I noticed an improvement in stability with rain grooves and cross winds since I added the fork brace.

 

I did the LEGEND AXEO about a month ago.
The weight table stated;
0 revolutions for 150 - 249 lbs
4 revolutions for 250 - 349 lbs
8 revolutions for 350 - 449 lbs

I weigh 180 and my 2 - up total with loaded tour pack should never be more that 350, but since I can ride aggressively at times I set mine @ 5 revolutions.

While riding solo I have more road feel, however the cornering and gliding over bumps is a tremendous improvement, as well a greatly reduced front end dive.

I am also running the Revo-As's on the rear.
Today I did my first 2-up ride since the upgrade. Didn't make any adjustments for the first 100 miles -very nice Front & Rear. Going back I increased the Rebound Dampening 1 level. On the way home I actually had an old man move in front of me and the Semi-Panic braking was no problems (other than my wife on my back - that's how hard I hit the brakes) handled fine. After getting home I asked which ride was smoother going or coming back and she said the return trip.

Bottom line I made 1 simple rear adjustment and both front and rear performed perfectly and I'll probably leave it there and do some solo riding to see if I even need to bother changing it back and forth.

 

Hog Pro is a forum sponsor... May want to give him a shout and see what they can offer. I have ordered a ton of stuff from revzilla over the years as well. I just try to go the sponsor route if the price is close.

 

I got the new-for-2015 Progressive Monotube and cartridge kit; it's a world of difference. I opted for Legends Revo-A's in back. No complaints at all. Completely different bike.

Whether you do it yourself or have a dealer do it, if you want to change your front end, black it out maybe, or add some fanciness to the forks, do it then, you'll just pay for the parts. Labor there is all the same.