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Old 03-04-2017, 09:46 PM
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I installed Progressive monotube inserts on my 2014 Ultra Limited. Handles well but bumps on the fwy are terrible. Very harsh! Has anyone experienced this
I have installed several sets on pre Rushmore bike and loved the ride.
 
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I only have experience with the pre-rushmore monotubes. I haven't mucked with the 16 yet but if they are similar how many clips are you running in them. I know a lot of people run 2. I only run 1 and they are fine.

I have been looking at the Axeo drop ins for the 16.
 
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That's just it no clips and spring is only on one side. Like I said I have done several several 2010's and loved the results.
 
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From looking at their site and the pictures of the tubes it appears that the clips have been replaced with pre-load adjusters on the top.
 
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Yes there is a screw and it is a fixed length
 
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I'd like to hear more results as far as the OP's " Ruff Ride" question. These were on my list for this year's upgrades. Was hoping for a better ride over the bumps and less diving.
The Std height kit #31-4000 is what I was hoping to install.
 
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I'm going to contact Progressive one more time and if this can't be fixed I will be removing them. Ride is terible. Handles good and no dive but you feel every bump in the road
 
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I've not had any problems with them in my 2016 Limited, no nose dive, smooth ride and the bumps don't seem harsh at all, don't feel every little bump either....Maybe a stupid question, but did you put 10oz of fork oil in each fork like in the instructions?
 
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I've not had any problems with them in my 2016 Limited, no nose dive, smooth ride and the bumps don't seem harsh at all, don't feel every little bump either....Maybe a stupid question, but did you put 10oz of fork oil in each fork like in the instructions?
Yes 300cc in each , two up with the tour pack on it wasn't to bad, the issue is I now have the bike set up like a Street Glide. It handles great and no brake dive. The issue is small bumps esp on fwy are very noticible. Seems like the first inch of travel.
 
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Originally Posted by iwillfixthem4u
Yes 300cc in each , two up with the tour pack on it wasn't to bad, the issue is I now have the bike set up like a Street Glide. It handles great and no brake dive. The issue is small bumps esp on fwy are very noticible. Seems like the first inch of travel.
That is weird, I'm normally 2 up riding and never notice anything, may have to try it on the interstate by myself and see if I can feel anything in it, always have the tour pack on (no quick release) so my curiosity is peaked because I've never had a problem out of the progressive monotubes, even on my old 14 Street Glide and 09 FLHT.
 


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