My front suspension adventures are pretty well documented here on HDF. My quest took a huge step backwards with my current situation, so I started researching a replacement cartridge kit. I looked at several options and spoke to a few suppliers, then decided to go with the Andreani kit.

Since there isn't a lot of info about them here in the U.S., I'm starting to thread to document the entire experience from start to finish.

The first step was ordering from their US distributor, Fast Bike Industries. I called and spoke with David about my needs and previous suspension history. He's an Ohlins trained tech, and very knowledgeable about Harley front ends (unlike some other performance specialists who only know sport bikes). I placed the order on Monday, 16 February. He said expect 2 to 3 weeks for delivery since he didn't have any in stock when I called and is waiting for another shipment from Andreani.

Next post will (hopefully) be a couple weeks from today when they arrive. I'll be taking pics of the install and will post them here as well.

EDIT: Shipment arrived in less than 2 weeks. Link to the installation post below:

Click here for installation procedure.

* NOTE - As he reminded a couple times during my install, David offers free installation of these, so if you aren't crazy about taking a grinder to your fork tubes, or don't wanna buy any extra tools (like a grinder), all you have to do is call him and work out shipping your stock forks to him.*

 

I'll be watching this. Can't wait to hear about the final results.

-Chris

 

The saga continues.

As much as you've worked on your forks, I'm surprised you haven't just done a complete, fully adjustable, USD fork.

Your bike still looks great BTW!

 

Looking at their website, installation looks like a walk in the park as well... Very interested also.

 

How much did they run you?

 

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I'm in baby! You're the best guinea pig on these forums, good descriptions and honest about the results.

 

Indeed, his research helped save me from pissing away the time & money to install the Progressive system.


Although at this time I'm seriously considering just replacing my entire front end with the complete Ohlins inverted fork on my FXR.

 

Wow. There is actually a Switchback version of these cartridges. Awesome!

Squid, now very very interested in hearing your results!