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Old Oct 2, 2015 | 01:45 PM
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Hi guys,
Wanted a legend air suspension but cant afford it and I was wondering if someone here could help me with the specs of their air compressor.
can this be used(link below) instead of a air compressor ? if u choose to build the kit yourself. thanks http://www.alibaba.com/product-detai...5.1.s7Lsiz&s=p
 
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Old Oct 3, 2015 | 09:53 AM
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Save until you can buy the kit from Legends. Not only will you get the best fit and finish with their made in the USA products, you will get their lifetime warranty on it. The way they mount their compressors to a bracket made specifically for your bike makes install a breeze and you don't have to try to find room to fit the compressor, or mount the compressor all the way up in the fairing...

Your link doesn't work BTW...
 
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Save until you can buy the kit from Legends. Not only will you get the best fit and finish with their made in the USA products, you will get their lifetime warranty on it. The way they mount their compressors to a bracket made specifically for your bike makes install a breeze and you don't have to try to find room to fit the compressor, or mount the compressor all the way up in the fairing...

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Originally Posted by rotten65
Wel l you can buy a Skully Kit at a show near you for 499.99.
As far as Legends go if you ever have a problem there warranty is on there shocks. so if you drive your bike low and load you bike on a trailer and crack the bracket or pump that hangs off the bottom of the bike you will be paying about 800.00 for the Legends pump assembly. they do not sell replacement parts. Also the travel is about 3 1/2 to 4 inches compared to 5 om Skullycustoms.com
The shocks we use are also American made and we use a ViAir pump (best in the industry) and A dump Valve Second to none. (made in Italy)
We make our own mounting plates and Proprietary fittings to ensure no leakes. Save up the Bucks and look for a Rally near you and we will get you on Air Bro.
Not sure why that was directed at me, but all of my bikes are already on air....bro. Legends on the bagger and Shotgun on the softys....I appreciate the tip on your air ride though!
 
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