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Oct 6, 2016 | 09:39 AM

#31

grbrown

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Originally Posted by Rustrtal

What's the difference between the FKC-101 &102?

We're on the internet! From a brief search it seems the FKC101 is for 41mm Harley forks, the FKC102 is for current 49mm Harley forks.

Oct 6, 2016 | 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by KumaRide

RT valves do take more effort to install. But are far more adjustable and provide a better ride then Ricors, when setup correctly. Ricors are a definite improvement with stock soft springs. The RT is an upgrade when comparing the two.

Oh for an idiot's guide to tuning the darned things! The ones in my Sporty are just deadweight passengers at present.

Oct 7, 2016 | 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by grbrown

Oh for an idiot's guide to tuning the darned things! The ones in my Sporty are just deadweight passengers at present.

If it were not for a friend sharing their experience and proven setup, not sure RT would have been my choice. I probably should have taken pics and step by step instructions for others. Their are other forums, sport bikes from what I recall, that have pics and setup instructions.

Oct 7, 2016 | 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bagman1

I had the monotubes in my 07 RG, truth be told I couldnt remove them fast enough. They were stiff and squirrelly on tar snakes. I went with Racetech gold valves, these were very much improved, had them for 40k miles and never an issue.
Now for the CVO Im thinking of Ohlins FKC 101's, does anyone know if they are adjustable before you install them? I have Ohlins rears but the front is so harsh now, cant wait to replace them.

Curious as to how you had racetechs set up.. Oil weight, emulator spring, fork springs, preload.

Oct 7, 2016 | 07:20 PM

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TSheff

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Originally Posted by Longridertx

Legend Axeo's on my Ultra. Night and day difference from the stock front suspension. Running Ohlins #3-3 from Howard in the rear.

Same here. Works fine for me and handles fantastic.

Jun 10, 2017 | 05:19 PM

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Road Star

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Not sure if the Progressive nanotubes are the way to go.

Any new products available the won't break the bank?

Jun 10, 2017 | 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Road Star

Not sure if the Progressive nanotubes are the way to go.

Any new products available the won't break the bank?

Ohlins FKC101/102 cartridges?

Jun 10, 2017 | 06:33 PM

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NELS

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Had the progressive mono tubes with no clips although the front end dive was cured the rife was to harsh. I switched to the Axeo's with one inch drop and Ohlins in the rear. Total happy with the ride and performance. I stull dodge bumps but no longer have to , just a habit I got into with the Mono's.