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[09 S/T FLTRSE3]

Finally installed them  on my 2009 FLTRSE3.  What a difference on bumpy roads.  Much more control as well as a smoother ride.   Does not dive as much when braking.  Should have done this a long time ago.

What a shame we pay 30k+ for a bike and then change the seat, pipes, shocks...... 

Did you install the stock height monotubes or the lowered ones?

Thanks

[greglyon]

Did you install the stock height monotubes or the lowered ones?

Thanks

Stock height.  Don't believe in lowering the bikes

[09 S/T FLTRSE3]

Stock height.  Don't believe in lowering the bikes

IROAR,

Thanks for the reply. I don't want to lower mine either. There's been some confusion as to wheather our bikes (09 FLTRSE3) are lowered from the factory or the same height as a stock touring bike.

Did you install all of the pre load spacers? I've read here that some have left one out.

Thanks again.

[greglyon]

IROAR,

Thanks for the reply. I don't want to lower mine either. There's been some confusion as to wheather our bikes (09 FLTRSE3) are lowered from the factory or the same height as a stock touring bike.

Did you install all of the pre load spacers? I've read here that some have left one out.

Thanks again.

The front end of our bikes are the same height as the non-cvo bikes.  I believe the rear is 1 inch lower.  I don't know the answer regarding the pre-load spacers.  Had the new Harley Davidson of Scottsdale install them with admonition that I wanted the bike's height maintained. 

[Scooterhair]

I blew a fork seal Sturgis 2012 and needed to deal with it.  After a lot of research  I decided to go with the mono-tubes. I put the stock height in. Easy change over. Instead of replacing the rears I "Serviced" them.  Yes they are serviceable as long as they are not leaking. I sucked out 12 oz of oil in each. I replaced oil with 10wt oil, OEM is 5wt.   OMG  what a change in a bike. Road feel is so much better, it sucks up the bumps , braking is great. I do need to test how it feels when pulling the trailer though. . The bike feels like it should have from the MOCO.  The total cost was was about 320.00 for all of it.  The mono tubes online for 264.00 shipped and the rest went on oil, seals, bushings.
Here is some must read info on the rears    http://harleytechtalk.org/htt/index.php?topic=4449.0   
It was so easy, everyone needs to do this. Well worth your time and cost.

Scooter 

[Beemer]

Got'em plus the 440s out back...never bottoms-out like before and really improves steering response in cornering.  It truly is one of the first mods one should undertake...it will help keep you away from the undertaker! 

[06cuse]

Rode the 12 FLTRXSE and took the 940's off of my 10 LTD and installed ~ MUCH Better ~ have the Monotubes ordered and should be installed this week ~ SemerFi

[dayne66]

Finally got them installed last days off.....could tell the difference going over the bump leaving the driveway.......and the improvement was substantial, as it was on the '08, on the road. Bumps and tracks that would jar my teeth were all but imperceptible with the Mono-Tubes!

[dooinit2u]

Finally got them installed last days off.....could tell the difference going over the bump leaving the driveway.......and the improvement was substantial, as it was on the '08, on the road. Bumps and tracks that would jar my teeth were all but imperceptible with the Mono-Tubes!

Awesome job... Going p/u CVO # 2 next week and the FIRST mod will be suspension. Did it on my 2010 and what a difference.

Congrats, now you looking for twisties to ride.

[kojack]

Im going with the monotubes, the top of the line progressive rear shocks,  and the progressive rear link.  stiffen the wet noodle a bit!.

[dayne66]

Just for your info...Ohlin has come out with drop-ins for the front...one for rebound...one for compression. Saw the ad in Motorcycle Bagger.

[kojack]

Bringing this topic back for a refresh,  has anyone had problems with the drop ins from progressive?  I am getting ready to jump on them,  and the new 977 piggyback shock and suspension link.

[Twolanerider]

Bringing this topic back for a refresh,  has anyone had problems with the drop ins from progressive?  I am getting ready to jump on them,  and the new 977 piggyback shock and suspension link.

If memory serves the mftr's specs are that the gas cartridges lifespan is 50,000 miles.  So they are not a permanent installation and we know that going in.  Can remember a couple of instances here reporting earlier failures also.  Even knowing that going in still consider them to a be a cost effective alternative for the job they do.

[kojack]

cool!  im sold!

[FlaHeatWave]

On the '09 SERG I prefer the ride quality of the H-D Premium Cartridges much over the PS. The H-D is more supple (maintains pavement contact better over bumps), not quite as precise, same brake dive characteristics, and a lot less "bouncy" than the PS.

PS will warranty the monos but not labor. H-D says to change the fork oil at the 50k service.

JMHO ~ Your results may vary