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xupd42bmg

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Make this barge handle better
« on: August 28, 2017, 05:54:48 PM »
I need a more sportbike feel out of my 2016 cvo road glide ultra. Currently its stock. What's everyone running for forks and shocks?  Thanks for your help.
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2017, 06:33:08 PM »
Let me understand.... you want more of a sport bike feel out of your 843 lb luxo-cruiser??    :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2:   :huepfenlol2:
Can't say what "everyone" runs but if you want a more responsive ride without breaking your bank, I like my Progressive Monotube front end and Progressive 970 remote reservoir touring shocks.   
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #2 on: August 28, 2017, 06:47:02 PM »
What?
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2017, 07:31:45 PM »
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Remember the ancient and old saying........."you can't make a silk purse out of a sows ear". :oops:
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2017, 08:14:01 PM »
Check these guys out.  If your wallet can take it, that's about as good as you're gonna get.  But a sportbike feel, no.

http://www.traxxion.com
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2017, 09:53:27 PM »
Quote from: 110tHunDer on August 28, 2017, 08:14:01 PM
Check these guys out.  If your wallet can take it, that's about as good as you're gonna get.  But a sportbike feel, no.

http://www.traxxion.com

Had my AK-20 rebuilt late last year and got some new 330mm bitubos for the rear. Good to go again for 40k. maybe.  :orange:


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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2017, 09:03:03 AM »

I doubt you could possibly make a nearly 900 lb Harley handle like a sport bike, no matter how large the pocket book.  It would be easier and cheaper to just have a custom bike made.  However, even late model Harley touring bikes with the latest and "greatest" upgraded suspension from the factory will ride and handle better with a top quality fork and shock upgrade.  Look around this site and you'll find suggestions for improvements ranging from fairly reasonable to wildly expensive.  As long as you have reasonable expectations, I'm sure you will find something that will improve the bike.  But if you expect it to handle like a real sport bike when you're done spending your cash, don't waste the time or money.

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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #7 on: August 29, 2017, 01:20:57 PM »
Come on guys. Of course I don't expect it to handle like a sport bike. Just wondering what everyones opinion was on fork kits and shocks. Legend, progressive, ohlins, ..  I don't really want to waste money on things that don't really matter if one is better than the other. I know it's subjective.
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #8 on: August 29, 2017, 01:24:25 PM »
Ohlins. Spend a lot of money once and be done with it.
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2017, 01:58:27 PM »
Quote from: xupd42bmg on August 28, 2017, 05:54:48 PM
I need a more sportbike feel out of my 2016 cvo road glide ultra. Currently its stock. What's everyone running for forks and shocks?  Thanks for your help.

For the dollar value,  HD's  premium front & rear are a huge improvement from OE
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2017, 04:08:59 PM »
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Had my AK-20 rebuilt late last year and got some new 330mm bitubos for the rear. Good to go again for 40k. maybe

I'm with TN and 110tHunDer on this one. Running Traxxion AK-20 front and Bitubo 330mm's on the rear. May have gone Ohlin, but they didn't have their front end package ready at the time I made the purchase. Excellent suspension... 
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2017, 04:40:35 PM »
I have Ohlins in the rear and they're fantastic. I haven't modified the front end but it's on the list. I did buy a new 2017 Road King this year, and I will say I'm way impressed with the stock suspension on it. A major upgrade from previous years.
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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2017, 07:44:11 PM »
I'm gonna fess up here, I bought the traction setup in 2008, there wasn't allot of choices back then. Traxxion AK-20 cartridges are really nice and fully adjustable but  they ought to be good at their selling price.

There are less expensive front suspension choices out there now that is pretty good. I like to give my view from real world experience. I ran monotubes on a 08 TR for over 90k with no problems, it was setup somewhat different than my current ride but I'd push it hard too.

I do Like my traxxion combo though.  :orange:


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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #13 on: August 29, 2017, 09:48:56 PM »
Ohlins separated have been fantastic for us...  Haven't messed with the front end, but definitely needed to sort out the ride for Miss Debbie.

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Re: Make this barge handle better
« Reply #14 on: August 29, 2017, 11:13:16 PM »
When I got my 17 I tried to stick with the stock shocks with the new suspension but after about 7000 miles I just couldn't do it. Did Ohlin's front and rear and it really is like a different bike. Agree with Mark, spend the money once and be done with it. Nothing better made for our land yachts!
You get into a high speed sweeper with a bit of washboard in the asphalt and the tires will keep their traction
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