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Nov 2, 2019 | 05:33 PM

#41

woodreaux

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I’m glad to hear that RWD is coming out with a front fork solution . I’m very interested in trying his system.

Nov 3, 2019 | 01:07 AM

#42

crtman21

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Originally Posted by woodreaux

Did any of you that used the RWD shocks make any changes to the front forks?

I have not done so yet, but definitely plan on it.

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Originally Posted by CryingJoker

I plan on running the front end kit RWD is coming out with shortly.

I do too. I just saw these on the internet and can hardly wait.

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Originally Posted by grbrown

And many of us over the years have upgraded our rear shocks and discovered that! It's a well trodden path. Fortunately, and at long last, the suspension industry is starting to give us decent alternatives to the mediocre stock stuff and aftermarket products of old. One day H-D will recognise that and fit the good stuff themselves! The CVO bikes in particular are candidates for H-D to showcase the very best suspension the industry can provide us. I have long held the view that if we upgraded the suspension first, our bikes would ride better and faster without expensive engine upgrades!

100% agree.

Unlike my dyna when I changed my rear's I noticed the difference in handling got much better and haven't felt the need to change the front suspension yet. When I changed the rear suspension on my Road Glide Ultra, I noticed a huge difference in the handling and ride quality as well, HOWEVER...I also realized how bad the front was once I added quality rear shocks. Not exactly sure why. My guess is because of the significant weight difference with the dyna and RGU. With me, I notice the difference when I'm in corners with bumps. It feels like the bike wants to jump out from under me. I know it won't, but that's the feeling I get and I'm pretty sure that with upgraded front suspension that should go away. I'm no suspension expert by any means, that's just my opinion.

Jul 15, 2020 | 05:36 PM

#43

Van_HDRider

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Hi guys,
Anybody installed RWD RS-1 14" on their M8 FLHTK? Just confused if I should go for 13" or 14' variants.
Thanks in advance!!

Jul 15, 2020 | 05:45 PM

#44

Quik

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Originally Posted by Van_HDRider

Hi guys,
Anybody installed RWD RS-1 14" on their M8 FLHTK? Just confused if I should go for 13" or 14' variants.
Thanks in advance!!

I went from 12's to 13's on my 2019 cvo sg and it raised the rear noticably, its not bad and I'm used to it now so it's good. I'm sure 14's would really stick the a$$ end up.

Jul 15, 2020 | 05:55 PM

#45

crtman21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Van_HDRider

Hi guys,
Anybody installed RWD RS-1 14" on their M8 FLHTK? Just confused if I should go for 13" or 14' variants.
Thanks in advance!!

I've got the 14's on my 16 Road Glide Ultra. Love them. I ride pretty aggressively in the mountains and wanted the extra height and I'm still scraping floor boards on occasion.

Jul 15, 2020 | 07:09 PM

#46

KumaRide

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From: Newcastle, Ca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Van_HDRider

Hi guys,
Anybody installed RWD RS-1 14" on their M8 FLHTK? Just confused if I should go for 13" or 14' variants.
Thanks in advance!!

Installed 13.5 inch other brand of shocks, not Ohlins either, and at full rebound extension the axle nut clip hit the muffler. ymmv but worth looking into...

Jul 15, 2020 | 09:40 PM

#47

CSS899

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From: Arizona

Was just up at RWD in Murietta last week. The 13", 13.5", and 14" RS-1 shocks all have 4" of travel. You want the 13" version on your FLHTK. Any questions just call and ask them.