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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 11:00 AM
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I did the progressives-- but as mentioned occasional clunk
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by JerseyGuy
I did the progressives-- but as mentioned occasional clunk
I purchased and installed mine in March of this year. I have not experienced the "clunk". Perhaps my later model unit has the heavy damper spring that plongson mentioned in his post.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by skm348
I changed the fork oil and was very happy. Not too stiff, almost like a new bike.


This, changed the fork oil to 20W and its perfect, glad I didn't spend $600 or more on cartridges
 
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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 04:54 PM
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I am waiting on ohlins cartridge inserts from Howard at motorcycle metal. I will have a set of legends inserts going up for sale when I get them installed. I will also put my legends aero a airshock kit up for sale at the same time. Watch the classifieds if interested
 
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Never have been a big air ride fan. Had a problem with a setup on a soft tail years ago.
 
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Originally Posted by Two Lane Tramp
I put Screaming Eagle fork oil in mine and it works great. Terry Cable in the rear.
It may feel a little more stiff and have less brake dive, but your performance when cornering will still be poor and possibly even worse. You can put lipstick on a pig, but it'll still be the same inferior suspension.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2017 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SWThomas
It may feel a little more stiff and have less brake dive, but your performance when cornering will still be poor and possibly even worse.

Have any independent lap tests to backup that statement?


or is that just your opinion?
 
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Originally Posted by SkyMaster1
Have any independent lap tests to backup that statement?


or is that just your opinion?
Legends has a really great video showing front end road travel before and after.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by tbob
Legends has a really great video showing front end road travel before and after.
Of course they do… they are trying to sell a product, hence the “independent” part of my post.


Showa builds the factory Harley forks, one of the best manufactures on the market.


When I had them disassembled for the oil change all components appeared to be very high quality, would expect nothing less from Showa
 
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Originally Posted by SkyMaster1
Have any independent lap tests to backup that statement?


or is that just your opinion?
It's basic suspension. A heavier fluid will slow the suspension down, which will effectively "firm" it. But because it's slowed down, it won't react nearly as quickly, meaning that the suspension won't be effectively doing it's job of keeping the tire on the road.

If you search for Howard's posts, you'll find an exhaustive description of how this works and why heavier fork oil is not a good option.
 
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