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Old Jan 27, 2026 | 03:49 PM
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Anyone have any experience with KYB shocks on a Sportster?
 
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I never even heard of them.
 
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I've put KYB Gas-A-Just shocks on both my Ford Rangers, heard them called the "poor man's" Bilsteins. No complaints, refreshed all four last summer.

I did not know they make suspension for motorcycles, but it would make sense. Post up a link if you find something.

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Same. I had no idea they made motorcycle shocks.
 
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Originally Posted by d24112
Anyone have any experience with KYB shocks on a Sportster?
Did somebody leave out three a's? kayaba?
 
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Originally Posted by hammer6315
Did somebody leave out three a's? kayaba?

No
 
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Originally Posted by OCSpringer
Same. I had no idea they made motorcycle shocks.
Agreed - me either... SO, google says (it's not a "great" website" IMHO)..

https://www.kyb.co.jp/english/products/motorcycle.html

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T. (not sure the "English" version works from their website)
 
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I came across a Sportster with Legend brand shocks. Wonder what the word is with this brand? Are they anything special? Thank you.
 
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Originally Posted by hammer6315
I came across a Sportster with Legend brand shocks. Wonder what the word is with this brand? Are they anything special? Thank you.
They've been around for years, I first heard about their air-ride versions for Softails about 10 years ago.
I'm not sure how long they have been making "regular" (gas or oil) type shocks though....

https://www.legendsuspensions.com/pr...evo-sportster/

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