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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Question FLSTF front shock help
Has anyone done anything to improve the performance of their front shocks? If so, what did you do?

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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 12:28 AM
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Without changing any of the parts, the most simple thing you can do is change the weight of the fork oil. I had a 20W and went to a 30W to stiff'n the ride.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 04:35 AM
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Had same issue, just changed out fork oil to SCREAMING EAGLE HEAVY. NOT SE RACING, NOTICED A BIG CHANGE IN THE DAMPENING.
 
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 03:51 PM
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I also went with SE heavy and put in 2 extra oz in each side. Much improved ride.
 
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On my 06 I put in SE heavy oil too. Felt like a different bike afterwards. If I had an 07 Fatboy I would change the sliders out with chrome when I changed the oil. The HD kits are dirt cheap on ebay and really easy to install.
 
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I changed out the springs to Progressive and changed the oil to SE Heavy, made a big difference
 
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Smile ebay link
Do you have the link for e-bay chrome sliders?

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Thanks for the tip on the SE heavy. While bike is still in shop awaiting heads back from Baisley I could have Indy do SE Heavy fork oil in shocks.
 
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Progressive fork springs, much better ride.
 
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Here are three, You would also need to buy the upper cover kit so add another $100. At minimum you would need the cowbells when you did the sliders. Look in the softail parts section on this forum, a couple of months ago a guy had a set that had everything included for sale, for around $150.
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Do you have the link for e-bay chrome sliders?

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Thanks for the tip on the SE heavy. While bike is still in shop awaiting heads back from Baisley I could have Indy do SE Heavy fork oil in shocks.
 
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+1 on all of the above. Changed mine to Progressive springs, heavier oil, and chrome. Ok, the chrome's not really a performance upgrade but damn it looks good.
 
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