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Old Dec 25, 2012 | 08:55 AM
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thanks jreichart ill keep that in mind :-)

the main reason i asked about tuning them is the optional shim kits offered by the manufacturer, didnt see anything about them on the web site but something about the kit made me think there was some tuning options.... also then you order them there is a spot for adding info like rider weight and gear
 
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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2011 blackline

i would like to improve the front end suspension as i ride hard and have to travel through rough curvy roads before i get to sorta smooth ones.
Hey.. I also ride a 2011 Blackline (or whatever is left of it.. lol) and I ride it aggressively... but damn.. that front end is unpredictable... I have not done anything to it.. but I wanted to let you know that I spoke with Progressive and they are planning on having a lowering kit for 2013 (I know you are not planning on lowering it.. but the guy said that the forks on the Blackline are different from the other softails and require further engineering and tests before the start marketing kits for the Blackline).. and well.. I believe the forks on the Blackline are too high.. :-)
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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i like your bike joe...just needs a sharkmouth to complete it :-)

i am not sure what could be different about the forks but i would be interested in hearing about it.

after hearing about ricor intiminators and reading some really cool **** about them i have decided they are best for what i am looking to achieve.

joe you may want to check this out

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...rk-better.html

i read through the whole thing and this is what i am going to do
 
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