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[greglyon]

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...... 

[GregKhougaz]

Should have done this a long time ago.

Said the same thing! This is the first mod to make IMHO.

[Diamondback]

 

Next is the Utra 940's for the rear.

Great ride.

 

 

[greglyon]

Next is the Utra 940's for the rear.

Great ride.

 

 

I had already installed a pair from Suspension Technology.  Not only is the ride improved but gone are the days of topping off the gas shocks.

[Midnight Rider]

Said the same thing! This is the first mod to make IMHO.

Everyone that does good suspension mods to their HD bagger says this, and it never ceases to amaze me why it took so long for most of them to do it.  Most HD riders think nothing at all of putting 2 grand + worth of bling, exhaust, tuners, cams...the list goes on...but shudder at the thought of putting $1500 into the bikes suspension, when in reality it is the single best improvement a person can make to their bagger.  But, you can't see it or hear it, so I guess that's the reason folks don't want to hear about spending the money on improving the ride, handling, and safety.  Not to mention that it makes the bike 100% more pleasurable to ride, IMO.

Harley could do this at the factory when assembling the bike for $500 or less, and even pass that cost on to the buyer without a lot of protest, but they just keep putting the same old low bid crap on the bikes.   

[Diamondback]

 

I agree

 

[Dan_Lockwood]

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...... 

So did you do the stock height or the 1" lowered Monotubes?

I have 440's on the rear and they were a big improvement over the stock rear air shocks.  Before replacing the stock 12" rear shocks, I drained them and refilled them with 10 oz of racing 10w front fork oil.  This was an improvement over stock, but the 440's were better yet.

Have others gone from 440's to 940's?  What is the difference between them other than the 1" lower ride height for the 940's?

I hope I didn't hijack your thread too badly...     

[greglyon]

I am a big believer in maintaining factory clearance.   Stayed stock and did not lower the bike

[bandit]

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...... 

Will do the same as soon as the snow is gone. Do you filled in the same amount
of oil? A friend will help me (former mech at the stealer, now running own business
repairing moto-guzzi), so I would like to know that.

[dooinit2u]

One of the best upgrades you can do to a HD.

A shame you cant SEE the money you spend, but the ride says it all...

[Dead_Reckoning]

I am a big believer in maintaining factory clearance.   Stayed stock and did not lower the bike

My feelings as well. When Spring arrives in the frozen tundra, going for the Mono tube front end.
Not certain for the rear. Do the 940s come in Stock Height or just the 1" lower?

[naitram]

940's only come in 1 size

[Dead_Reckoning]

940's only come in 1 size

Thanks
DR

[BigLew]

2 comments
I also went with the ST's on the rear and love them, also went up 1" from stock on the 09SERG and never drag anything. Love the shock and ride 2 up 80% of the time.
What if any is the difference in the Progressive and the Traxion? (for the front)

BigLew

[greglyon]

Will do the same as soon as the snow is gone. Do you filled in the same amount
of oil? A friend will help me (former mech at the stealer, now running own business
repairing moto-guzzi), so I would like to know that.

The cartridge is sealed and contains its' own fluid.  Far less fork oil is used when actually installing the cartridge.  Instructions lay it all out  and progressive is available for an on the fly consult if necessary.