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Nov 8, 2017 | 10:34 AM

#11

Lastride

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From: Vermont

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbsoldier3

I too have the HD front, and am very happy.

I have to ask, is your statement based on experience with the H-D Single Cartridge front setup?
Thanx,
Paul

I did the HD on the front also, better than stock.

Nov 8, 2017 | 10:39 AM

#12

PFWiz

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From: Northern, Ohio (Yuck!)

I was very happy for 5 years with Ohlin 3-3s on the back and Progressive Monotubes set to -1" in the front. The bike handled great.

I like the Ohlins so much that I took them off the RGU and after I have Howard rebuild them they are going on the Limited CVO as soon as it arrives.

Nov 8, 2017 | 11:07 AM

#13

hamah

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From: Vancouver, BC

I have the H-D front (as well as the hand adjustable "premium" rear shocks) and find it "ok" but maybe still a bit too soft. I tried a slightly heavier fork oil and that did seem to help a bit but makes the front end a bit harsh on certain road bumps. I've heard good things about Legend and someday I'll probably go that route for front and rear.

Nov 8, 2017 | 06:31 PM

#14

tbob

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From: Smalltown,USA

[QUOTE=hamah;16809748]I have the H-D front (as well as the hand adjustable "premium" rear shocks) and find it "ok" but maybe still a bit too soft. I tried a slightly heavier fork oil and that did seem to help a bit but makes the front end a bit harsh on certain road bumps. I've heard good things about Legend and someday I'll probably go that route for front and rear.[/QUOTE
Once you go to Legends you will have the I bought a new bike smile..

Nov 8, 2017 | 09:49 PM

#15

Rumblin

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From: Greenville, SC

Iâ€™m ok with the HD manual adjust on the rear and Legend Axeo on the front. Never had Ohlins but the Ultra handles pretty well it seems.

Nov 9, 2017 | 07:14 PM

#16

skm348

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From: Tennessee

I changed the fork oil and was very happy. Not too stiff, almost like a new bike.

Nov 10, 2017 | 12:23 PM

#17

Surfcitydude

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From: Huntington Beach, Calif.

That topic has been beaten like a dead horse. Do a search, there's hundreds of opinions.

Nov 11, 2017 | 10:31 AM

#18

SWThomas

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From: Camp Lejeune, NC

Save up and get the Ohlins.

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Nov 11, 2017 | 08:20 PM

#19

Two Lane Tramp

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From: Bass Lake

I put Screaming Eagle fork oil in mine and it works great. Terry Cable in the rear.

Nov 11, 2017 | 08:25 PM

#20

dukdog

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From: Texas gulf coast

I had the Legends installed, front and rear, on our Sturgis trip this year. I've never had Ohlins but this setup is darned sweet. I didn't think a Limited could handle this good.

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