Fairing, need stiffer fork springs

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Jul 30, 2020 | 07:38 PM

DonN

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Fairing, need stiffer fork springs

I had added the Reckless fairing to my Heritage Classic sometime ago. I like the ride but the fairing added approx 35 lbs to the front so have a bit more brake dive than I'd like. Has anyone changed their front springs? Progressive has a set but not sure how much stiffer than stock they are.

I had ordered Traxxion and Racetech for my other bikes, can order specific to your weight but cant find one for the 2018+ softails. Has the front end of the Heritage Classic changed from 2017?

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Don

Jul 31, 2020 | 04:42 PM

Uncle G.

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The front end is completely different between '17 and '18. To start with, there are no longer drain screws to facilitate changing the fork oil, the fork tubes are larger and the sliders are a different pattern. I'm pretty sure the internals are different as well, but I haven't had them apart to see (and I likely never will).