HD Forums Australia
Home
Topics

2015 road glide, Please Advice required. suspension upgrade f / r

  • coyoty
    coyoty
    1 year ago
    first tourer, 2015 roadglide.  Bought from dealer from different state so not seen until delivered. Yes i know !  worked out awesome and exactly as 
    described etc.      problem....   Im 5' 6"   Previous owner must of been 10'11"     
    Front is higher then std but not sure how much but suspect 2".  Rear had 14" legends with remote.
    brought second hand std rears which should be 12" but still a tad high although i haven't done anything to the forks
    Front feels very choppy over bumps so for sure i need to not just lower but soften.
    You blokes have probably been over this a number or times, sorry but need your help.    

    Rock on
     


  • Sturgis
    Sturgis
    1 year ago
    I have a 2015/16 MY Road Glide Special and had Progressive 444's fitted to the rear and replacement Progressive front fork kit. Absolutely transformed the handling. I am 5' 8" and can easily flat foot. However, I also have a Saddlemen solo seat that also helps to lower sitting stance.
    OPH June 22.jpg
  • obisteve
    obisteve
    1 year ago
    If it's both sitting higher in front with a harsh ride, might pay to see if preload spacers have been added to forks. 
  • 400web
    400web
    1 year ago
    Given the upgrade to the rear shocks it could also be fitted with heavy duty fork springs and heavier fork oil. Both will tend to give a harsh ride. You may need to source a set of standard springs or at least some suitable to your weight.
  • Nath103
    Nath103
    1 year ago
    Quoting coyoty on 22 Mar 2023 09:57 AM

    first tourer, 2015 roadglide.  Bought from dealer from different state so not seen until delivered. Yes i know !  worked out awesome and exactly as 

    described etc.      problem....   Im 5' 6"   Previous owner must of been 10'11"     
    Front is higher then std but not sure how much but suspect 2".  Rear had 14" legends with remote.
    brought second hand std rears which should be 12" but still a tad high although i haven't done anything to the forks
    Front feels very choppy over bumps so for sure i need to not just lower but soften.
    You blokes have probably been over this a number or times, sorry but need your help.    

    Rock on
     


    Where you located?
    If your not going to use the suspension that came on the bike I'd be inclined to buy it
  • coyoty
    coyoty
    1 year ago
    the shocks died of unnatural causes Nath,    thanks for advice folks

  • coyoty
    coyoty
    1 year ago
    Quoting Sturgis on 25 Mar 2023 02:13 AM

    I have a 2015/16 MY Road Glide Special and had Progressive 444's fitted to the rear and replacement Progressive front fork kit. Absolutely transformed the handling. I am 5' 8" and can easily flat foot. However, I also have a Saddlemen solo seat that also helps to lower sitting stance.

    OPH June 22.jpg
    are they the 13" or 12" ?

  • Sturgis
    Sturgis
    1 year ago
    12" Coyoty
  • coyoty
    coyoty
    1 year ago
    ended up with 11" std spring rate Progressive 414s shocks,  1" under std height fork spring kit.     with std seat im able to flat foot with slight bend at knee.     problem solved.   950k ride next weekend so should be able to land and take off with much more confidence.   cheers for the input.
Topics