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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Nebraska
Im just hoping the 09s are an improvement over the 99s. I know the progressive monotube is gonna help the front and the 06 swingarm setup should help the rear out a bit. Also just got a stabilizer today in the mail.
Road Captain
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From: Maine
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I'm not sure what if anything they changed between the two years but you figure the 99s have to be kind of sacked out by now. They say that the progressive cartridges help the front out but once i got the good shocks on the rear i found that they were most of the problem. Front triple trees on the touring models are real weak they don't clamp the top of the fork tubes it is what it is a HD.
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From: earth
I totally understand the budget thing. You already got the 09s, so try 'em like they are if they haven't lost any fluid. If they have lost fluid in transit or whatever, drain them and fill with Amsoil 5w Shock Therapy as a start point. If you need to up the fluid weight later, you can mix 5W and 10W in differnt proportions to achieve anything in between the two. I ended up changing fluid 3 times in the 09, settled for 75/25, 3 parts 5w to 1 part 10w. I've only used the Amsoil so its the only fluid I can comment on. Theres lots of fluid choices out there, but whatever the Amsoil 10w viscosity is, its too heavy for the 09 shocks you have. I've seen others say lighter fluid also, but I'm sorry I can't recommend an exact fluid for you. search "making stock shocks better", lot of info there about fluid changes. Just be mindful that most of the info is pre 09.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: SC
I already swapped to 09 shocks and Progressive mono tubes up front. Havent had a chance to ride it yet since its frickin freezing out and there is a foot of snow on the ground. So what kind of pressures can you run in these newer shocks? Just so i can get a base line on where to start my trail and error.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
and want to do something about the rear shocks without selling a kidney. Ive just got done upgrading the rear swingarm to a 2006 model, replaced the pivot pin with the 3/4" 2006 one (spherical bearings) and replaced the isolators and front motor mount. Once the suspension is handled I pretty much got a new ride. Im needing 13" shocks.
I also have a True-Track kit, which is a further improvement in the handling department. Hopefully you'll get enough change from Howard and the sale of that kidney!
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Road Master
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From: Greater St Louis, MO
On my 06 UC I have progressive 416's so I could have the adjustability, because I pull a trailer on long trips. I also have progressive springs in the forks. Much better ride than stock after I put on the 416's.
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