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Old May 10, 2016 | 02:07 PM
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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...
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 02:10 PM
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Im running a Legend Axeo kit on my 15RGS and absolutely love it!!!
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by skratch
have you tried just replacing the stock fork oil with a heavier weight? not hard to do, and you might just be satisfied with that and not have to spend the big bucks.

then again, you might not, but it's cheap and easy enough to try first...
Think this is my first route, anyone tried it with good results
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cajunlowrider
If I'm disassembling, I might as well change everything. That's my thinking.
you don't have to disassemble everything just to change out the fluid.

Originally Posted by tpcowfish
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.
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by tpcowfish
Think this is my first route, anyone tried it with good results
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.
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 04:54 PM
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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!
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by skratch
have you tried just replacing the stock fork oil with a heavier weight? not hard to do, and you might just be satisfied with that and not have to spend the big bucks.

then again, you might not, but it's cheap and easy enough to try first...

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.
 

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Old May 10, 2016 | 10:31 PM
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I was going Ohlins. Looking into the Traxxion set up now.
 

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Old May 11, 2016 | 03:41 AM
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14 street glide here. I have hd premium front and back with heavy fork oil. Zero complaints bike feels tight no dive stable long fast sweepers good in mountain corners.
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by cajunlowrider
If I'm disassembling, I might as well change everything. That's my thinking.
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!
 
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