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Old May 31, 2021 | 01:37 PM
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Just debating on ordering a Axeo set up for the front of my 2017 Road KingI already have the Legend Revo A's on the back. My question is along with the kit what else should I be ordering to do the job maybe new fork seals and those bolts at the bottom of the forks? By the way the bike has roughly 20K for mileage. Thanks to all that answer.
 
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Old May 31, 2021 | 03:19 PM
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Sounds like you are on the right track. But double check, if you order stock size, the ones I got were 3/4" shorter.
 
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Old May 31, 2021 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SWMB
Just debating on ordering a Axeo set up for the front of my 2017 Road KingI already have the Legend Revo A's on the back. My question is along with the kit what else should I be ordering to do the job maybe new fork seals and those bolts at the bottom of the forks? By the way the bike has roughly 20K for mileage. Thanks to all that answer.
Bushings. My bike was at about 55k miles and the bushings were worn. Yes, you should also replace the seals too. I also replaced the "Cans" too. These are the metal can like things that cover or over lap the seals on my Ultra Classic. I got them in chrome. The OEM were polished aluminum. If I had the money I would of replaced the lower shocks with chrome lowers. Regardless, you will love the Aexo shock's. They will feel a bit stiff at first for the first 1000 miles. When you hit the front brakes you will find that the dive will be gone.
Speed bumps are barely an issue and your bike will ride like it's on a rail. If you want to replace the hardware, go ahead. I reused mine.
 

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Old May 31, 2021 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Randy Oblong
Sounds like you are on the right track. But double check, if you order stock size, the ones I got were 3/4" shorter.
that is stock size.

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Our standard height AXEO system will retain factory length of suspension travel. However with built in suspension sag this will bring the bike down approximately 3/4" once installed and give you the best of both worlds. You would not lose suspension travel and it will get you slightly lower.

We design our AXEO standard length cartridges to maintain the forks stock static length without the weight of the motorcycle on the suspension, however we have engineered a certain amount of sag into our cartridges to ensure the correct ratio of up and down travel available to keep the ride compliant and the front tire on the ground.
 
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