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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 08:02 AM
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Hi all,

I’m in the middle of customising a 2014 Forty Eight.

As part of the build I was wanting to run Legend Air Suspension, but because I have ABS Legend have informed me the compressor won’t fit ABS models....bummed!

l was hoping that others might have found away around this and would share some information on how they did it.

Also if anyone can post any pics of the Legend compressor fitted on there none ABS Sportsters.
I want undstand how I might be able to customise it to make it fit.

Cheers in Advance.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 08:32 AM
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Youd need to find an alternate mounting location for the compressor and ensure the hose length. The abs module sits where the compressor would normslly mount
 
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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That may simply be because the ABS unit is where Legend currently installs their kit. Time for some imaginative/creative alternative thinking - it's called customising. Or ask Legends when they will have a suitable kit available!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2018 | 07:02 PM
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Yes customisation seems to be the path I’m heading down.
As mentioned some good pics of the unit installed on a non ABS would help in planning the customisation.

Surely of all the Sportster Members on here someone must have installed Air Suspension on a ABS model.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2018 | 06:50 PM
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I got some tech info back from Legend Air on the compressor size.
Time to go to work and order.




 
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Old Jan 14, 2020 | 02:38 AM
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Hey O48.

I've been interested in this mod for a while. Would love to know how it ended up for you?
Did you manage to fit it? Mind sharing the process? Where you ended up mounting the compressor?

Would appreciate you sharing your experience.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2020 | 04:33 AM
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All completed mate.


Bike still getting fender and tank work done.

Almost as low as they go while mocking up tank and fenders



Sitting up.


Recent with Intake change.

Position of compressor completely hidden

Lithium battery used to create space for compressor.


Controls mounted on left of bars


Have also positioned a mini gauge of coil relocation to monitor air pressure.

have heaps more pics.



 
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Old Jan 15, 2020 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by ahmadi8
Hey O48.

I've been interested in this mod for a while. Would love to know how it ended up for you?
Did you manage to fit it? Mind sharing the process? Where you ended up mounting the compressor?

Would appreciate you sharing your experience.
if you need any specific info happy to help..👍
 
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if you need any specific info happy to help..👍
Looks good old chap, well done. Are you anywhere near those fires?
 
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BIke looks low & mean O48 . Keep up the good work!
 
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