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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 06:46 PM
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Default 2009 Street Glide front spring change ???

hi guys, i am in the process of buying a new 09 street glide and before it comes home from the dealer i am having the black front end put on it my question is while its apart do i have the dealer put in some progressive springs seeing that it is going to be apart anyways or are the stock springs going to be ok i dont ride agressive i am just usually a pretty mello rider am i going to be happy with the stock stuff ?
 

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Originally Posted by fasteddiee122
hi guys, i am in the process of buying a new 09 street glide and before it comes home from the dealer i am having the black front end put on it my question is while its apart do i have the dealer put in some progressive springs seeing that it is going to be apart anyways or are the stock springs going to be ok i dont ride agressive i am just usually a pretty mello rider am i going to be happy with the stock stuff ?
Wilkins HD? You'll be fine with stock
 
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Totally up to you. But stock is ok for now.
 
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yes it is from wilkins hd
 
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You'll be fine with the stock. As a "non aggressive" rider your money could be better allocated.
 
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