Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Emulators for front... Yes or no?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 1, 2013 | 01:34 AM
  #1  
Diggler1182's Avatar
Diggler1182
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Clovis
Default Emulators for front... Yes or no?

I have a 2008 FLHX and have heard great things regarding installations of emulators into the front end suspension. Does anyone have a thought on this as a positive or negative and brands to look into before purchasing?

Also, if I were to go with the emulators for the front are there any suggestions in regards for the rear air shocks?


Thank you for any input!
 
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2013 | 07:34 AM
  #2  
0ldhippie's Avatar
0ldhippie
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 6,129
Likes: 143
From: Santa Cruz
Default

Look here
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...rk-better.html
Very harpy with mine!
 
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2013 | 07:57 AM
  #3  
grbrown's Avatar
grbrown
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
Default

Originally Posted by 0ldhippie
Same here! By contrast I have Emulators in my Sporty and am not happy with them.
 
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2013 | 06:21 PM
  #4  
Neggy ZRXOA 5248's Avatar
Neggy ZRXOA 5248
Stellar HDF Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,183
Likes: 836
From: KMHT KFMY
Default

Originally Posted by Diggler1182


Thank you for any input!
I went with Progressive 440 shocks on the back about 3 years ago, helped a little with the handling but not a lot, the ability to adjust them was a plus though

The next season I had my HD Guru install Progressive fork internals and it made ALL the difference in the world.

Firm, planted, handles like it is on rails,

You might want to check out that option
 
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 12:15 AM
  #5  
Diggler1182's Avatar
Diggler1182
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Clovis
Default

Do you know what internals you had installed?
 
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 12:56 AM
  #6  
JetD's Avatar
JetD
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 531
Likes: 4
From: Chile Flats, AZ
Default Box 'em up

[quote=Diggler1182;11936999]... if I were to go with the emulators for the front are there any suggestions in regards for the rear air shocks?quote]

Put Terry Cable shocks on the rear; box up the HD air slops to put 'em back on when you trade/sell....
 
Reply
Old Nov 2, 2013 | 05:36 AM
  #7  
Neggy ZRXOA 5248's Avatar
Neggy ZRXOA 5248
Stellar HDF Member
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 3,183
Likes: 836
From: KMHT KFMY
Default

Originally Posted by Diggler1182
Do you know what internals you had installed?
http://www.progressivesuspension.com...ube/index.html

 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
chgofirefighter
Touring Models
21
May 31, 2013 12:12 PM
grbrown
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
3
Jun 3, 2010 04:48 AM
Truman
Touring Models
9
Sep 3, 2008 11:20 AM
08ultragzrglide
Touring Models
13
Aug 26, 2008 10:08 AM
trackadaptor
Touring Models
8
Jan 17, 2008 02:36 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:30 PM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE