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Jul 10, 2019 | 09:48 PM

junkyardscrounger

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Front suspension upgrades

My 07 FXD has about 30,000 on it and I noticed the front suspension is bottoming out so time for rebuild,I presume the springs are getting weak so what is available to help it out some.

Jul 10, 2019 | 10:20 PM

billib1954

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Ever changed the fork oil? If not, start with that. A heavier oil will help with bottoming.

Jul 11, 2019 | 09:29 AM

John CC

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Yeah, typically, when a suspension gradually starts to bottom out it's a damping issue. Modern springs take a very long time to weaken significantly.

Jul 11, 2019 | 05:58 PM

harley_jeff

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I installed the Ohlin kit and called it a day.

Jul 11, 2019 | 05:59 PM

Stingray702

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that's a pretty good day

Jul 11, 2019 | 10:01 PM

Rsbenden

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I just came home to a progressive fork spring kit laying on my patio....I'm in the same boat. 25k on the clock on a 20 yr old bike.

Jul 12, 2019 | 09:17 PM

hell hound

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bottoming out? I don't think I have ever had that happen on a dyna, the rear yea sure but dam
if you are just trying to get it back like it was I would do a fluid change first and see what it does

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