Dave, the bike looks great as I have said before. You're making it look even better.. I'd like to know what you think of the new Harley touring rear suspension. It's less than half the price of the progressive 970 s which I was considering. How do you like the stock suspension?
The 2017 also had the new suspension. I put 20,526 miles on my 2017 CVO street glide. In my opinion it is the best suspension that has been put on a Harley touring bike. My 17 is the first bike I did not upgrade the rear shocks, and the second bike I did not do the front forks.
On my 15 SERGU I ran Ohlin HD-159 shocks after first 500 miles. Loved them, so much my 13 SERK has Ohlin HD-159 rear shocks and an Legends Axeo front cartridges.
The 17 while not as good as my king, was good enough I chose not to improve it. I doubt I do anything to the 18 suspension. I think the front is very similar to progressive mono tubes I have used on other road glides.
I have used Progressive shocks, but I think the new improved HD shocks are as good as the 944 FST progressive shocks I had on my 12 SERG.
Hope this helps.