Has anyone done anything to improve the performance of their front shocks? If so, what did you do?

Thanks,

Mark

 

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.

 

Had same issue, just changed out fork oil to SCREAMING EAGLE HEAVY. NOT SE RACING, NOTICED A BIG CHANGE IN THE DAMPENING.

 

I also went with SE heavy and put in 2 extra oz in each side. Much improved ride.

 

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.

 

I changed out the springs to Progressive and changed the oil to SE Heavy, made a big difference

 

Do you have the link for e-bay chrome sliders?

Thanks,

mark

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.

 

Progressive fork springs, much better ride.

 

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.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/48661...1%7C240%3A1318

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/48661...1%7C240%3A1318

 

+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.