Front suspension
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Joined: May 2020
Posts: 94
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From: Las Vegas
Wow. I just got a quote for the legend front and rear from Harley..... Obviously you don't like them... Anybody else have bad experience with Legends? I have heard great things about them, but.... I don't want to spend 3k if they aren't amazing! I brought up pro action with him, but he just dismissed it and said he wouldn't recommend that.. Obviously he is a dealer for legend. (Harley Davidson Shop)
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 7
Likes: 2
From: Clawson MI
Legends is not a good suspension
Wow. I just got a quote for the legend front and rear from Harley..... Obviously you don't like them... Anybody else have bad experience with Legends? I have heard great things about them, but.... I don't want to spend 3k if they aren't amazing! I brought up pro action with him, but he just dismissed it and said he wouldn't recommend that.. Obviously he is a dealer for legend. (Harley Davidson Shop)
Ive run Fox (good), progressive cartridge (good) and ohlins (outstanding). Ohlins is a complex initial setup, and out of my circle of competence. I chose what I believed to be a premium suspension with easy set-up. Very disappointed with Legends. The quality of a shock is determined on how quickly it can react to road imperfections, compression stroke & rebound stroke. Legends is inferior to even stock suspension on compression stroke. I cant comment on any brand that I havent ridden on. My apologies to Legends loyalist. But I cannot see anything good about this suspension.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 137
Likes: 22
I changed the oil in both front and rear. A very big improvement over OEM oils. I used that snake oil product Amsoil in both.
That front end dive they want you to pay $300.00 to fix? Try the snake oil first before spending the $300
As for the rear i can run way less pressure without ever bottoming and the high speed stability [that's 75-110 mph] is excellent.
I have no wiggle waggle wobble, bottoming rear or front end dive even while traversing interstate bridges at those high speeds.
You know that bump where the bridge starts and ends...
The major cost is the fork cap tool. $140
That front end dive they want you to pay $300.00 to fix? Try the snake oil first before spending the $300
As for the rear i can run way less pressure without ever bottoming and the high speed stability [that's 75-110 mph] is excellent.
I have no wiggle waggle wobble, bottoming rear or front end dive even while traversing interstate bridges at those high speeds.
You know that bump where the bridge starts and ends...
The major cost is the fork cap tool. $140
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,191
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From: North East, MD
I really like the Progressive cartridges in mine also. They are more "sporty" than plush and they really improve front end feel and control.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 7,439
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From: 'Noke, VA
Wow. I just got a quote for the legend front and rear from Harley..... Obviously you don't like them... Anybody else have bad experience with Legends? I have heard great things about them, but.... I don't want to spend 3k if they aren't amazing! I brought up pro action with him, but he just dismissed it and said he wouldn't recommend that.. Obviously he is a dealer for legend. (Harley Davidson Shop)
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 325
Likes: 45
From: Upstate SC
FWIW - Ive been running the Legends in the Frt set to "0" this season. It takes some miles to get them broke in. They are firm especially riding solo. Two up, they rode very well for me with the wife and tour pack. The Legends come with a 20w oil, I've thought about backing that off to a 10w or 15w to see if it makes a difference. Yes they are a cartridge, but I may still try it.
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 581
Likes: 28
From: Sunbury, PA
I was planning to go with Howards 30mm kit but the timing isnt working out. I just got off the phone with local dealer and he suggest Ohlins FKS 226 cartridges. Now I just need to find a set in stock somewhere.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 146
Likes: 34
From: Southeastern, WI
I started with progressive in the front and added pro-action out back. After the first year, I opted to replace the progressive up front with the Axeo cartridges and the Revo-A in the back. I much prefer the handling of the Axeo, but then Im a larger rider than most at 65 and 280# so I have not experienced the front end harshness that others have reported even with the preload set to 1 as recommended by Legend.
If I had to do it again, Id still go with the Axeo cartridges up front but Id have kept the Pro-Action shocks. Not that theres anything wrong with the Revo-A, but theres nothing wrong with the PA either and Id be hard pressed to pick one over the other.
If I had to do it again, Id still go with the Axeo cartridges up front but Id have kept the Pro-Action shocks. Not that theres anything wrong with the Revo-A, but theres nothing wrong with the PA either and Id be hard pressed to pick one over the other.
