Another Forking Thread
I'm very happy with the HD Premium stuff (f&r) in the '09 SERG, ridden all over the lower 48, 40k mi. (on suspension) so far.
Great ride quality, smooth, compliant, stable, predictable, proper damping, minimal brake dive, in all conditions, hi-speed Western sweepers, Eastern twisties, or the Interstates in between, solo or 2-up / loaded.
40 years owning HDs, combined with built Japanese sport bikes, and 100+MPH cross country dirt bikes, IMO the HD Premium stuff is hard to beat in a "Sport Touring" Bagger...
Remember! For any good / great suspension, the front and rear have to play well together.
JMHO, your results may vary...
Great ride quality, smooth, compliant, stable, predictable, proper damping, minimal brake dive, in all conditions, hi-speed Western sweepers, Eastern twisties, or the Interstates in between, solo or 2-up / loaded.
40 years owning HDs, combined with built Japanese sport bikes, and 100+MPH cross country dirt bikes, IMO the HD Premium stuff is hard to beat in a "Sport Touring" Bagger...
Remember! For any good / great suspension, the front and rear have to play well together.
JMHO, your results may vary...
Think this is my first route, anyone tried it with good results
i did. i used the screamin eagle heavy (not race, too thick) and was happy with that. some folks prefer a 50/50 mix of stock and se heavy. i'm perfectly happy with it.
If you're planning to do this on a 2014 and newer bike, it's not as easy as the earlier models - the whole measuring fork oil amount is stupid - you think they would just say use XXX amount.
I had the HD premium cartridge installed in my '14 Limited during the 50K maintenance about 6 months ago because they have to tear down the forks anyway. I did not have the heavy oil installed. It made a H.U.G.E. difference. If I had known the difference it made, I would have had it done at mile 1. It not only made a difference in handling bumps and the feel of the road, but it even made a difference in how stable the back end of the bike feels in the twisties. Front end is tighter as well. I am very happy!
My first thought exactly, good grief, just change the oil and you will be amazed at the difference. I prefer Harley type E myself but some go with Screamin Eagle cause it sounds more awesome. Anyway, I had lots of bounce at 25k and I changed the oil and it smoothed right out to a Cadilac ride with fresh oil. Now at 41K miles and it's still smooth as glass regardless how deep the pot holes are. I know, I'd bet the farm you will probably think you need to spend a grand or more in order to get a better ride, sheesh. How could a 2015 not be smooth over the bumps? I don't get it, as usual.
Last edited by HOGNOT; May 10, 2016 at 06:31 PM.
I went the route that Scratch has mentioned and I'm Very pleased with the results.i went with screaming eagle synthetic oil and progressive springs for the front end and Ohlins hd159 shocks on the rear.now my bike feels much more solid and handles better, the suspension is very plush and smooth with no bottoming, it just soaks up bumps and pot holds! I'm very pleased with the results!










