Front suspension
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Cruiser
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Front suspension
So I recently put Super Shox premium LT shocks on my 19 limited. Huge upgrade. Now the front feels like crap. Any suggestions to upgrade the front. Legend Axeo? Thanks
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Legend's Axeo has gotten many excellent reviews. Howard at Motorcycle Metal has a fork cartridge that has gotten rave reviews. Traxxion Dynamics is another. I installed Progressive's cartridge system and I am very happy with them. The stock setup is so "meh" that you will appreciate any improvement.
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You are in luck because there are many really good options on the market. The one I am going with this fall is Pro-Action. Call George or DJ and let them give you the scoop on their setup.
Like you when we added Pro-Action shocks back on our 2016 I immediately felt the weakness on the front. When we traded for the 2017 the improvements from HD allowed me to live with it. But I know it can be much better.
Good luck with your decision.
Like you when we added Pro-Action shocks back on our 2016 I immediately felt the weakness on the front. When we traded for the 2017 the improvements from HD allowed me to live with it. But I know it can be much better.
Good luck with your decision.
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I'm looking at the Traxxion AK-20. I just can't find a local installer in NorCal. I hear great things about them. Personally, I like going with something a little out of the ordinary, otherwise I'd probably be going with Ohlins. The other one to consider is RWD, however I just talked to them the other day and they don't have a timeline as to when their front cartridges will be complete. They ran a small initial batch to get a feel for how they were going to sell and I guess they were a hit among the people who got them. I have a set of RWD on the rears and LOVE them. Wanted to pair front and back, but I've got the money in hand and want to get this done before too long.
I'm looking at the Traxxion AK-20. I just can't find a local installer in NorCal. I hear great things about them. Personally, I like going with something a little out of the ordinary, otherwise I'd probably be going with Ohlins. The other one to consider is RWD, however I just talked to them the other day and they don't have a timeline as to when their front cartridges will be complete. They ran a small initial batch to get a feel for how they were going to sell and I guess they were a hit among the people who got them. I have a set of RWD on the rears and LOVE them. Wanted to pair front and back, but I've got the money in hand and want to get this done before too long.
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I've run Progressive Monotubes and they're worse than stock. Took them out after a couple weeks. I've had very good results from Ricor Intiminators, both with the stock springs (good) and with Racetech springs (better). I'm currently running the Pro Action fork kit, which is custom damper rods and springs. It is far and away better than anything else I've run. I had it in my mind that I'd be calling for Ohlins cartridges this winter, but I doubt I'll do that now. The Pro Action kit is $300, which is a bargain. Not going to say it's better than anything I haven't tried, but it's also a fraction of the cost, and it's a massive improvement over stock, as well as the other options I have used.
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From: Clawson MI
Legends Suspension
Do not purchase Legends, I just had the the Axeo cartridge kit installed. Set at 0, (lightest preload) rides like your holding on to a jackhammer. Whole front end jumps up, before suspension can react. No solution from legends. Just a poor quality product. Revo A leaked profusely, very spongy ride in the back. Just ride a bike with Legends before making your decision.