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Old Jan 22, 2020 | 10:26 PM
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I’m having a hard time choosing between legend revo or fox shox Any advice. Just looking for something better then my sgs shocks! Also if ya have a set of 12” I may be interested in them!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 12:03 AM
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Don't have an opinion on either brand as both will be a big step up, but why are you not looking at a 13" shock?
 
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 03:40 AM
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Here's one opinion on those two:


Also on another option:


Not sure whether he's reviewing 12" though...
 
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 05:00 AM
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I’m short so I’m sat on my buddy’s bike that had 13” shock and couldn’t touch very well I’m only5’6
 
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 05:55 AM
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Am wondering why on RWD website they show the shock with the can on top? Plus the shortest they show is 13 inch, got Short legs, 13 is too high for me.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by brawner11
I’m having a hard time choosing between legend revo or fox shox Any advice. Just looking for something better then my sgs shocks! Also if ya have a set of 12” I may be interested in them!
if your main criteria is 'better then my sgs shocks', then pick the cheaper of the 2 and rock on.

as far as 12'' vs 13'', in many cases a good aftermarket 13'' shock will actually sit lower than the stock 12'' shock because of the properly set sag. hd shocks are like bricks! I have short legs as well. there is very little difference between my stock setup and the 13'' legends that I put on.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 07:04 AM
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I ran Legends, both forks and shocks, on my Dyna and it was great. Easy to dial in for your riding style. I'm thinking of them or Ohlins for my Road King.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2020 | 09:36 PM
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I installed Legends both front and rear last year on my 2014 Ultra Limited and have no regrets. Paying for them hurt my bank account a little but sure makes my back and *** feel better after a long day on the road.

Good luck with your choice.
 
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I am short as well (5’5”) and installed legend revo A 13 inch shocks with the sag set the bike sets the same as with stock 12 inch shocks.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2020 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Hawg Runner
Am wondering why on RWD website they show the shock with the can on top? Plus the shortest they show is 13 inch, got Short legs, 13 is too high for me.

The RWD mounts upright on all bikes except touring, they get mounted this way for saddle bag clearance. I narrowed my decsion down to the ones the OP asked about, legend, fox and then I found these and decided to go with them after speaking with Russ Wernimont, glad I did, they are awesome and their customer service is even better. Sorry OP, wasnt trying to highjack your thread, just answering the guy who asked about the RWD's.
 
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