Legend AXEO or Ohlins FKC100 or???
#22
07-26-2018, 08:15 PM
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chickenhauler (07-27-2018)
#23
07-26-2018, 08:25 PM
Legends in front and rear
Ride is 2013 RKC with V&H FPS, V&H ovals, SE air filter and everything else stock.
I put the A’s in rear and Axeo’s in front set front at two turns for 200 lb single rider and wife at 120 lbs.
Ride was like a washboard and never smoothed out with the A’s being frequently adjusted.
Went back and adjusted AXEO’s to one turn. No better.
I even called Legends tech directly and he said I had the right set up for one turn.
The bike bounces all over the place when going over bumps and bridge seams etc. the OEM setup was bottoming out and this is now the other extreme.
I am into this for about $1,800 and disappointed.
I put the A’s in rear and Axeo’s in front set front at two turns for 200 lb single rider and wife at 120 lbs.
Ride was like a washboard and never smoothed out with the A’s being frequently adjusted.
Went back and adjusted AXEO’s to one turn. No better.
I even called Legends tech directly and he said I had the right set up for one turn.
The bike bounces all over the place when going over bumps and bridge seams etc. the OEM setup was bottoming out and this is now the other extreme.
I am into this for about $1,800 and disappointed.
#24
07-26-2018, 10:14 PM
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lyork (07-28-2018)
#25
07-27-2018, 08:10 AM
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#26
07-27-2018, 04:09 PM
The way I understood Pro Action the system was just a modified a dampening rod and new spring-----what did they tell you? You would take the Ohlins out for that?
Last edited by chickenhauler; 07-27-2018 at 04:11 PM. Reason: spell
#27
07-28-2018, 06:02 AM
Ultimate HDF Member
Just my opinion but I think what he was trying to say was $$ wise he would have chosen the PA front end over the Ohlin's. I wouldn't think you would pull that if you already had it installed and paid for. Maybe he will pop in and clarify.
#28
07-28-2018, 07:44 AM
The way understood the Pro Action front end configuration is as you stated it. I trust George and crew as they have been doing this for a very long time off road where the conditions are a lot more severe than on the road. Judging from the performance they get out of the rear for the money I would give them a shot first after spending more for progressives in my front end now.
Just my opinion but I think what he was trying to say was $$ wise he would have chosen the PA front end over the Ohlin's. I wouldn't think you would pull that if you already had it installed and paid for. Maybe he will pop in and clarify.
Just my opinion but I think what he was trying to say was $$ wise he would have chosen the PA front end over the Ohlin's. I wouldn't think you would pull that if you already had it installed and paid for. Maybe he will pop in and clarify.
Last edited by chickenhauler; 07-28-2018 at 08:09 AM.
#29
07-28-2018, 08:03 AM
Stellar HDF Member
I know the rear shocks from Pro Action were quite a bit better for me than the Ohlins 136’s. Now, would I pull the Ohlins on the rear and go with Pro Actions ? I would, they are that much better. Would I pull apart my front end to swap them out, I wouldn’t, it’s a lot more work than I care to do.
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chickenhauler (07-28-2018)
#30
01-03-2019, 04:38 PM
Intermediate
GP 25mm?
Hi HB,
Regarding your comment, "I just ordered the GP 25MM kit from Howard".
Is "GP" the name Howard is using for his Ohlin's up-line "Road and Track" cartridge? Or is this something entirely different?
I'm converting my 41mm fork tubes to 49mm. Then I'll use his triple trees and adjustable "Road and Track" cartridges. I just have not decided on 25mm or 30mm yet. But I do not recall hearing him use the name "GP".
Also, have you any experience, or spoken with anyone regarding the difference in feel or performance between the 25mm vs 30mm cartridge?
Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
Regarding your comment, "I just ordered the GP 25MM kit from Howard".
Is "GP" the name Howard is using for his Ohlin's up-line "Road and Track" cartridge? Or is this something entirely different?
I'm converting my 41mm fork tubes to 49mm. Then I'll use his triple trees and adjustable "Road and Track" cartridges. I just have not decided on 25mm or 30mm yet. But I do not recall hearing him use the name "GP".
Also, have you any experience, or spoken with anyone regarding the difference in feel or performance between the 25mm vs 30mm cartridge?
Appreciate any feedback.
Thanks