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Not that I'm an expert, but I have been doing a lot of reading on suspension.
My opinion, if you just do the rears, you will see improvement, but to get the full benefit, really need to do the fronts as well.
I am doing the Ohlins 2.5's from Howard, the Ohlins FKC-101 front cartridges, and the Progressive Touring Link.
Good Luck!
The improvement in ride is worth it even if the rear is all you can afford at the present time. The improvement in stability was surprising. A few years back, I had the front forks redone with progressive springs and Racetech gold emulators, a significant improvement over stock. The front was improved but still flimsy due to the 41 mm forks and bolt through unclamped upper fork triple tree. I just installed a fork brace up front which helped quite a bit. I've got to put a few more miles on it to really check it out. There are NO fork braces available for this bike supplied by anyone. I had to go through a little bit of an ordeal to install this. I had to drop the forks to remove the cow bells and install gator boots. I purchased a fork brace through HD for a 2005 Wide Glide. Bought some take off fork sliders to use as a fitting pattern (since the top of the sliders aren't perfectly round) and take the fork brace fork slider clamps to a local machine shop to mill the clamps to fit.
There are NO fork braces available for this bike supplied by anyone. I had to go through a little bit of an ordeal to install this. I had to drop the forks to remove the cow bells and install gator boots. I purchased a fork brace through HD for a 2005 Wide Glide. Bought some take off fork sliders to use as a fitting pattern (since the top of the sliders aren't perfectly round) and take the fork brace fork slider clamps to a local machine shop to mill the clamps to fit.
Too much Tea & vacation time. I am sure come next spring you will get to these 2 1/2 hours of work somehow. Up by the crack of noon, tea time in time of a crisis or mid-afternoon when one is feeling a bit peckish, nothing else will do but a nice cup of tea and of course crumpets. I have studied this and it appears that tea time is somewhere around 4~5 pm after their luncheon (12:00 noon). of course after that activity you than have than look forward to hot, buttered crumpets, slices of bread and butter, one would offer thin cucumber sandwiches, or salmon sandwiches (with the crusts removed, naturally) as well as cakes, pastries, scones with cream, and of course a Victoria sponge cake.
There are whole chapters dedicated to what you got to know such as dressing appropriately and again you must be ready at 7pm for High Tea.
My guess is somewhere between the degree of dressing for that particular occasion, meals, tea(s), than of course gin with the occasional pip-pip old boy or going abroad on holidays, our own very friendly Harley guy from across the pond will get right on this. Don't believe it, just watch the Telly or give Graham a bell (ring).
All in good fun my friend!.. H
Rats - you've noticed! We have an elderly family friend who sets the standard - seven meals a day! It's a harsh regime, but someone has to do it, to maintain the tradition.....
In a word, YES. I suggest you speak with Howard Messner of Motorcycle Metal about shocks as he has a bunch of experience.
The top of the line ohlins he sells are less than the $1600 you quote but a bit more than a grand. I'm an ex road racer and can tell you for a fact theyy work much better than air shocks!. Give Howard a call and he will take care of you and the mrs.
Correct! Ex racer here as well.. My Ohlins are incredible on my SG. Been running them for 2.5 years! Flawless!!!!!
The improvement in ride is worth it even if the rear is all you can afford at the present time. The improvement in stability was surprising. A few years back, I had the front forks redone with progressive springs and Racetech gold emulators, a significant improvement over stock. The front was improved but still flimsy due to the 41 mm forks and bolt through unclamped upper fork triple tree. I just installed a fork brace up front which helped quite a bit. I've got to put a few more miles on it to really check it out. There are NO fork braces available for this bike supplied by anyone. I had to go through a little bit of an ordeal to install this. I had to drop the forks to remove the cow bells and install gator boots. I purchased a fork brace through HD for a 2005 Wide Glide. Bought some take off fork sliders to use as a fitting pattern (since the top of the sliders aren't perfectly round) and take the fork brace fork slider clamps to a local machine shop to mill the clamps to fit.
Great job, I wish Harley made something like this. Brings me back to memories of my '99 Wide Glide, I installed this Fork Brace.
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