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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 03:48 PM
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what is the feed back monotube vs stock 2016 touring
 
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Old Apr 19, 2017 | 06:40 PM
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Can't say on 2016. Just put them on my 2010 Ultra and made a world of difference. Stable ride, firm over bumps and no front end dive. Mine have both clips on
 
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I have a 2011 not a 2016. The newest bikes are supposed to have a better suspension. But I have been riding some and IMO. Stock suspension is junk. Check out MotorCycle Metal. Howard. I and using his on the rear. Great product. Great support. I went with Axeo Legends in the front. $675.00. Very happy. My buddy got Howards Ohlins for the front. In both cases bike hands like it's way smaller. Huge improvement. Wife wants to be a passenger more so going to upgrade to adjustable rears. Good luck.
 
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In 14 they switched to 49mm forks. Still dive. For the price the monotubes are a worthwhile upgrade.
 
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2016 Road Glide Ultra...The difference when changed out is stunning, actually I think it is a safety issue with the way the bike handles stock, the way it acts over large dips at speed and around corners especially when two up...for what I spent the change is amazing!!

Eastern Performance matched amazon at around $370 shipped for the set.

I also changed out to chrome forks while they had the front end apart...

For the rear, I called Jon at Horny Toad HD, ordered the 2017 CVO HD premium shocks as individual shocks, left and right, not the set of HD premiums, saved a bunch of cash...like $368 shipped.

so total for suspension was $740ish...

DO it...you will not regret it...
 
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Originally Posted by TwoBlue02
Can't say on 2016. Just put them on my 2010 Ultra and made a world of difference. Stable ride, firm over bumps and no front end dive. Mine have both clips on
Same here on my 08, well worth it.
 
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