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Old Nov 8, 2020 | 06:59 PM
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^^^^ Your feedback played a big part in my decision to go with Legend. Appreciated! I was really on the fence between Legend and Shotgun. I prefer the simplicity of the function and design of the Legend, but was leaning towards Shotgun because I like how you can firm it up to ride low, but after talking to a few guys who have the Legend shock and seeing video of cruising pretty low and how easy it is to air upon the fly, I was sold. My mechanic is also a huge Legend Suspension fan. Can't wait to have it installed (even though my bike is off the road for the winter...).

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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 09:47 AM
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^^^^ Your feedback played a big part in my decision to go with Legend. Appreciated! I was really on the fence between Legend and Shotgun. I prefer the simplicity of the function and design of the Legend, but was leaning towards Shotgun because I like how you can firm it up to ride low, but after talking to a few guys who have the Legend shock and seeing video of cruising pretty low and how easy it is to air upon the fly, I was sold. My mechanic is also a huge Legend Suspension fan. Can't wait to have it installed (even though my bike is off the road for the winter...).

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You won't be sorry... Legend is the best air ride out there!!
 
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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 12:04 PM
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Odd question, are the buttons on the handle bars supposed to be lit up? I don't ride much at night and replaced the handle bars. The other night it caused an inconvenience when searching for the high beam button and never remembered it being an issue before.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by cruisn
Odd question, are the buttons on the handle bars supposed to be lit up? I don't ride much at night and replaced the handle bars. The other night it caused an inconvenience when searching for the high beam button and never remembered it being an issue before.
I don’t think so, I have a 17 cvo and they don’t stock
 
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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 01:29 PM
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Nope. There are hand controls that do which Harley sells. I installed them on my Roadglide. But unsure the options for softails.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 04:31 PM
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Nope. There are hand controls that do which Harley sells. I installed them on my Roadglide. But unsure the options for softails.
Didn't look too hard but it seems they don't make any for the Breakout. You'd think it'd be a stock item on all their bikes. Hell even my Suzuki GSXR had lighted hand controls.
 
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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cruisn
Didn't look too hard but it seems they don't make any for the Breakout. You'd think it'd be a stock item on all their bikes. Hell even my Suzuki GSXR had lighted hand controls.
they keep stock items fairly minimal as a whole. Especially where there’s money to made in “upgrades” and customizing.
 
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 06:03 PM
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Does anyone happen to know the ID size of the oil tank drain hose/line on the '13-17 FXSB? I put a centerstand on and it blocks the plug so I'm going to reroute the oil drain hose to come out a different spot. Would like to get a new line ready before I take the old one off. Just going to put a straight piece of hose coming off the tank with a plug, like the ones on a "99 FXST.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2020 | 10:12 PM
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Finally received these rear LEDs from Wunderkind Custom in Germany. Nice milled aluminum pieces.


Very cool and unique. Taking the bike to the shop tomorrow to get the front and rear LEDs installed as well as the Legend air shock. Can't wait. WIll post some pics when I get the bike back.



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Lookin clean!!!
 
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