Learn from my mistake with legend suspension
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2023
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From: SoCal
I think Ohlins rear is just under 13.5 inches but will lift your rear end although Im not sure how much.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2023
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From: Socal
This is the way. I have the rwd. going to buy the gp forks and do a plus 2 as well.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2023
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From: California
What public roads do you ride that a race setup works all the time? I am a touring rider that used to race a long time ago. I thoroughly understand suspension and brakes on motorcycles. Which is why I did not purchase any cartridge fork system for my street bikes. I have the cartridge emulators which are better suited for touring and public road bikes that see high mileage rather than consistent 100+ MPH.
Why would you buy a Harley is you want race bike type performance? Especially a softail?
Why would you buy a Harley is you want race bike type performance? Especially a softail?
I would still upgrade the suspension if I could redo it, and I dont want to knock legend too much because it is indeed comfortable, but if I didnt get them for dirt cheap and paid 2.2k for my setup id be pissed, hence why I made this thread to share my experience for my fellow hoonigans who might be interested in suspension.
at the end of the day, we are all on two wheels and thats what matters most man
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From: California
I got the Screamin Eagle monoshock in the rear of my bike and so far it's proving to be a pretty great choice.
I have standard forks in the front so I went with DKCustoms Intiminator Valves and Progressive Springs and it's pretty ok. Bike feels quite nimble and like it glides over most things.
I think if I were to go with a monotube kit the Progressive monotube kit with FST would be the one I'd like to take a bet on. But I dont feel like I need more than the budget upgrade I put in the front forks. The only down side for the SE monoshock is I have to go with a stock location preload adjustor, so my good looking chrome full panel is gone. Back to the stock black side panels.
I decided to not go with the Legend monoshock because the preload adjustor ring is at the back of the bike under that bracket which means no real adjustment once it's on the bike unless you pull off that bracket. Sorry Legends but that was a really dumb design choice. I'd rather pay the extra cash to get the SE Ohlins monoshock and get all the extra goodies, or go with hyperpro's fully adjustable shock with the linear spring from EPM Performance.
I have standard forks in the front so I went with DKCustoms Intiminator Valves and Progressive Springs and it's pretty ok. Bike feels quite nimble and like it glides over most things.
I think if I were to go with a monotube kit the Progressive monotube kit with FST would be the one I'd like to take a bet on. But I dont feel like I need more than the budget upgrade I put in the front forks. The only down side for the SE monoshock is I have to go with a stock location preload adjustor, so my good looking chrome full panel is gone. Back to the stock black side panels.
I decided to not go with the Legend monoshock because the preload adjustor ring is at the back of the bike under that bracket which means no real adjustment once it's on the bike unless you pull off that bracket. Sorry Legends but that was a really dumb design choice. I'd rather pay the extra cash to get the SE Ohlins monoshock and get all the extra goodies, or go with hyperpro's fully adjustable shock with the linear spring from EPM Performance.
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Intermediate
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From: California
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im in SoCal and I am extremely fortunate that my daily commute is through the canyons in the SM mountain range, literally have my choice of what ever road I want on my way to and from work. I have a r6 that I use solely for the track, doesnt even have a tag on it, and I am working on a road king I picked up for dirt cheap to be my distance bike. The Lowrider replaced my dyna and I got it because I throw my laptop and my gym clothes in my leatherpros, and I can go as fast as I safely can through the canyons and still not throw out my back on the way there. Its definitely the dyna bro in me but I am still young and I build it to my riding style.
I would still upgrade the suspension if I could redo it, and I dont want to knock legend too much because it is indeed comfortable, but if I didnt get them for dirt cheap and paid 2.2k for my setup id be pissed, hence why I made this thread to share my experience for my fellow hoonigans who might be interested in suspension.
at the end of the day, we are all on two wheels and thats what matters most man
I would still upgrade the suspension if I could redo it, and I dont want to knock legend too much because it is indeed comfortable, but if I didnt get them for dirt cheap and paid 2.2k for my setup id be pissed, hence why I made this thread to share my experience for my fellow hoonigans who might be interested in suspension.
at the end of the day, we are all on two wheels and thats what matters most man
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From: Seattle
Have you seen the way these upper end shocks are packaged? That's partly what you are paying for. Not to mention all the gimmicks that these companies throw around like those ugly reservoirs hanging off the back of bikes or options that the shocks have that you are told not to touch. WTF?
I think the resevoir hanging off the side of my bike's side panel looks great.
My only complaint is that I wish it was Silver or Gold instead of Black. If the mount and res were silver/gold matched, I'd love it even more sitting ontop of a gold metaflake or silver classic side panel.
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Intermediate
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From: California
Wanna trade bikes lol? Nah good for you man, thats gonna be dialed in once your set up. Be sure to get lower lines and do your braided line upgrade while youre at it. Drastically improves brake feel.
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Ugly Resevoir? Speak for yourself.
I think the resevoir hanging off the side of my bike's side panel looks great.
My only complaint is that I wish it was Silver or Gold instead of Black. If the mount and res were silver/gold matched, I'd love it even more sitting ontop of a gold metaflake or silver classic side panel.
I think the resevoir hanging off the side of my bike's side panel looks great.
My only complaint is that I wish it was Silver or Gold instead of Black. If the mount and res were silver/gold matched, I'd love it even more sitting ontop of a gold metaflake or silver classic side panel.
Have you seen the way these upper end shocks are packaged? That's partly what you are paying for. Not to mention all the gimmicks that these companies throw around like those ugly reservoirs hanging off the back of bikes or options that the shocks have that you are told not to touch. WTF?
