FXR adjustable forks?
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FXR adjustable forks?
Anybody here switched their FXR forks to use FXDX or XL1200S adjustable forks? Is it worth the swap, or should I stick with originals and re-spring with Gold Valves? Thanks
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Get what you pay for!!
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Gold valves are designed to 'emulate' cartridge forks, but as Gigawitz says they ain't no substitute! I had an FXDXT and haven't ridden a Harley with better suspension. I have gold valves in my Sporty and really can't feel any benefit from them, so given your choice I would look for a set of FXDX forks!
The only query I have is are FXR forks the same diameter as FXDX ones? Or would you need to swap the trees as well?
The only query I have is are FXR forks the same diameter as FXDX ones? Or would you need to swap the trees as well?
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I'll agree that cartridge forks are great - they are a bit pricey. For HDs that aren't ever going to carve corners like a 'Busa - I've found that good, progressive rate springs front/back make a huge difference.
I like the works performance dual-rate progressive fork springs up front, (about $150) and the progressive 412s out back.
I like the works performance dual-rate progressive fork springs up front, (about $150) and the progressive 412s out back.
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The earlier FXRs had the 35mm forks, so you would need to swap out those triple trees.
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