Suspension recommendations?
Road Warrior
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From: SE Michigan
I too dont like the look of them hanging out.
Cruiser
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From: PNW
I did a phone call & email to a couple of suspension companies...
Pro Action 13" shocks have 3 1/2" of travel. Their 12" shocks have 3" of travel.
I had a good customer service phone call.
Legends email...
The Revo/Revo A 13" shocks have 3" of travel.
The Revo Arc 13" shocks (remote reservoir) have 3 1/2" of travel.
The stock H-D Street Glide shocks have about 2.1" of travel for comparison.
I guess H-D Touring bike forks have 4.6" of travel across the models.
My local Indy H-D shop (former dealer tech & parts guru's) support Legends...
Accumulating info for my over the winter suspension upgrade. I will change my mind a couple of times I suppose.
Got more calls/email out regarding travel of the leading shock brands. Waiting to hear back.
Pro Action 13" shocks have 3 1/2" of travel. Their 12" shocks have 3" of travel.
I had a good customer service phone call.
Legends email...
The Revo/Revo A 13" shocks have 3" of travel.
The Revo Arc 13" shocks (remote reservoir) have 3 1/2" of travel.
The stock H-D Street Glide shocks have about 2.1" of travel for comparison.
I guess H-D Touring bike forks have 4.6" of travel across the models.
My local Indy H-D shop (former dealer tech & parts guru's) support Legends...
Accumulating info for my over the winter suspension upgrade. I will change my mind a couple of times I suppose.
Got more calls/email out regarding travel of the leading shock brands. Waiting to hear back.
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From: Inland NW
I don't care for the reservoirs showing. The Ohlins HD044 shocks come with a very nice billet clamp, and a bracket to mount them hidden, inside on the bag bracket. No hose clamps involved
Last edited by NorthWestern; Nov 8, 2022 at 06:10 PM.
Road Warrior
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Thanks NW, good to know. I dont care for the look of the hose clamps. However, about 40K plus later and my second bagger with these shocks I dont worry about it anymore out of sight, out of mind. Anytime I take the bags off (frequent to adjust sag for 2 Up) I take a look to make sure the rezzies are snug and they are.
Lefty you may have a better way once you get your shocks buddy may not have to go the HD357 mount route.
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From: Inland NW
@lefty33
Thanks NW, good to know. I dont care for the look of the hose clamps. However, about 40K plus later and my second bagger with these shocks I dont worry about it anymore out of sight, out of mind. Anytime I take the bags off (frequent to adjust sag for 2 Up) I take a look to make sure the rezzies are snug and they are.
Lefty you may have a better way once you get your shocks buddy may not have to go the HD357 mount route.
Thanks NW, good to know. I dont care for the look of the hose clamps. However, about 40K plus later and my second bagger with these shocks I dont worry about it anymore out of sight, out of mind. Anytime I take the bags off (frequent to adjust sag for 2 Up) I take a look to make sure the rezzies are snug and they are.
Lefty you may have a better way once you get your shocks buddy may not have to go the HD357 mount route.
Cruiser
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From: PNW
To add to my suspension travel figures above... Ohlins says 77mm or just over 3" on their HD 159 13" shocks.
RWD RS-1 shocks are claiming 4" of travel for their 13" shocks. Not bad, pretty much doubling the stock StreetGlide shocks.
The Pro Action shocks uses 'bleed off' for adjustment on their shocks, which changes compression and rebound together. A feature I like.
I will base my purchase on travel, adjustment features, then price (most are $899-$999 with various budgets versions).
FYI
RWD RS-1 shocks are claiming 4" of travel for their 13" shocks. Not bad, pretty much doubling the stock StreetGlide shocks.
The Pro Action shocks uses 'bleed off' for adjustment on their shocks, which changes compression and rebound together. A feature I like.
I will base my purchase on travel, adjustment features, then price (most are $899-$999 with various budgets versions).
FYI
Last edited by Maxacceleration; Nov 9, 2022 at 04:10 PM. Reason: Adding info
Cruiser
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From: NW Ohio
I have a 2015 Limited so basically the same bike.
I test rode the Legend Bike when they were in the area doing test rides when I started looking at suspension upgrades. \
While better than the stock air shocks I wasn't satisfied that was what I wanted. I ended up with Ohlins (without the reservoirs) and was satisfied.
Ended up doing Ohlins cartridges in the front also and really like the handling now and happy with the ride.
I test rode the Legend Bike when they were in the area doing test rides when I started looking at suspension upgrades. \
While better than the stock air shocks I wasn't satisfied that was what I wanted. I ended up with Ohlins (without the reservoirs) and was satisfied.
Ended up doing Ohlins cartridges in the front also and really like the handling now and happy with the ride.
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I have the Legend Revo without the remote res. I was going to upgrade to the remote res as i bounce between solo and 2 up as well. it is a PIA to remove the bags to adjust the sag. Thought i would add the remote as i thought it would make life easier. Well found out before i bought i would still need to remove the bags to adjust the sag when i ride 2 up. Anyhow, the ride quality is night and day better with the new suspension. The HD one is less than adequate in comparison. Oh an i had the FOX HD springs upfront, but swapped those out for the legends cartridge.