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There seems to be a lot of talk about suspensions lately. I don't ride enough lately to do much work on suspensions. The stock isn't good, I know that, but for me just cruising around the area, it works for me...almost! But the major thing I would like to eliminate is that horrible front end dive. I don't want to spend $800 to eliminate it either.
Is there an alternative to stock that I can get that will solve the dive issue, or do I just have to put up with it if I don't want to spend $800 or more?
I could get by with something that just REDUCED the dive by HALF, if that exists...any improvement would be a LOT better than it is now.
Hey Gov, That is one of the things the new Pro-Action front fork system was designed to do. I rode with George on a test ride when he was fine tuning the system. I was amazed at how the dive disappeared. The kit is not expensive at around $200 bucks. Depending on who you can get to install it the total may not be too bad. I plan to add it to my bike this fall to compliment the Pro-Action rear shocks.
Good luck as I am not familiar with any other add ons that may help.
Last edited by Cosmic Razorback; May 30, 2020 at 10:06 AM.
A heavier fork oil would be the least expensive way. Even Pro-Action uses Maxima or Bel-Ray 20W fork oil with their front suspension kit. I believe stock Harley Type E oil is 5W, which is why there is so much front end dive.
The heavier fork oil helped but didn't fix completely for me. This is probably one of the top HD bad design solutions ever... these bikes handle like crap in my view... they are for riding down a smooth interstate (if you can find one). When I asked the same question I was told that a $2000 upgrade to the suspension components was the way to go. I had a 1983 V45 Honda Sabre... it had a 45 degree lean angle stock from the factory and anti-dive adjustable shocks back then... and outperformed modified HD's, much less stock... top end, quarter mile, handling, you name it. You just have to like Harleys, that's the best fix.
There are plenty of diet cook books out there....I always assumed if you want a smooth ride, ride a Harley. Want a hard handling ride, ride a Sport bike.
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Eliminate Front Fork dive?
..I always assumed if you want a smooth ride, ride a Harley. Want a hard handling ride, ride a Sport bike.
