GP Front Suspension on my Road Glide!
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GP Front Suspension on my Road Glide!
I decided to install the GP 25mm Cartridges on my RGS. I am blown away at the increase in performance and overall handling. The transformation has FAR exceeded my expectations. I rode 300 miles this weekend and have not adjusted, as it feels great with the base preload and dampening settings. Riding one of my long-traveled local canyon roads, it felt like I was on a completely different bike. I am not an overly aggressive rider, at least I wasn't, but I find myself effortlessly pushing the bike much harder and having a blast. I mainly do long-distance touring, and the overall ride is also much improved. I have SuperShox 14" premium in the rear. Now with the front dialed in, I was able to back off the preload setting; the overall balance is much better now, and I am at the correct preload for my weight according to the chart provided by Super Shox. Overall, well worth the investment.
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Yep.... Once all tied in together with braces like true tracks, it really makes a huge difference ripping twisties.
Been running GP 25s in front and Ohlins 14" in rear on my Streetglide build for awhile now. I have a host of other mods going on with this build and dont even compare it to another HD in handling.... I consider it more of a "real" sport tourer like a FJR in handling.
Been running GP 25s in front and Ohlins 14" in rear on my Streetglide build for awhile now. I have a host of other mods going on with this build and dont even compare it to another HD in handling.... I consider it more of a "real" sport tourer like a FJR in handling.
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rauchman (04-17-2022)
#4
Very good question and I'm wondering the same. I mainly long distance tour two-up... I find the OEM front suspension harsh. Want something more "plush" but not sloppy in the corners and braking if that's possible.
#5
Yes, it is definitely much more sporty. On your setup both front and rear, how much have you deviated from the baseline setup that GP / Ohlins provided? I am at 6 turns of preload and 14 clicks on compression and rebound. I can only adjust pre-load in the rear and now I am thinking I may want the same adjustability in the rear.
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Yep.... Once all tied in together with braces like true tracks, it really makes a huge difference ripping twisties.
Been running GP 25s in front and Ohlins 14" in rear on my Streetglide build for awhile now. I have a host of other mods going on with this build and dont even compare it to another HD in handling.... I consider it more of a "real" sport tourer like a FJR in handling.
Been running GP 25s in front and Ohlins 14" in rear on my Streetglide build for awhile now. I have a host of other mods going on with this build and dont even compare it to another HD in handling.... I consider it more of a "real" sport tourer like a FJR in handling.
DefaultYes, it is definitely much more sporty. On your setup both front and rear, how much have you deviated from the baseline setup that GP / Ohlins provided? I am at 6 turns of preload and 14 clicks on compression and rebound. I can only adjust pre-load in the rear and now I am thinking I may want the same adjustability in the rear.
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What is this true tracks you are talking about ? And what does it do ? Haven’t heard about it. Is it for older bike or new ones too ? For reference I’ve 2016 street glide special. Thank you.
#10
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