Legends suspension
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Cruiser
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Legends suspension
Anyone running Legends suspension? Rear shocks say anything over 500 lbs go with Heavy duty. 2 up I am at about 430, anyone close and what are you running? Standard or heavy duty?
Is standard enough for 430?
Is standard enough for 430?
Road Warrior
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I have the HD 13 inch Revo A on mine. We are not close to that weight but we do pull a trailer over 75% of the time. I have a 2018 RGS with a king tour pack usually full and both bags with gear almost always. When i ride by myself i usually soften it up with a few turns on the springs and/or turn the **** to #2 from #3
4th Gear
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The wife and I with the luggage is right in that range. I went with the Revo A with the heavy duty spring. NIGHT AND DAY difference in the ride. I wouldn't go any other way. My Harley dealer said anywhere over 400 they recommend just getting the heavy duty. You can always change the rebound a little bit to adjust for a little less weight.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Sedona, AZ
I would suggest to call Legend faculty and see what they say from your % solo, 2 up, and 2 up + gear riding habits
I just road the most beat down, bumpy roads with the passenger is 6-2 and Im 6-4 and FULLY loaded down including tools, Tour Pak fully packed, etc. Easily at 500 pounds. Thing is I only ride like that for about 5-10%. I really disliked being over sprung when riding solo. Thats when I like it to ride best, in the configuration and weirder that I normally ride Solo.
The revo-a standard springs were best shocks Ive ever run and Ive run quite a few, by the way.
I used to have Pro-Action and thought they were too heavy duty of a spring. It was like being in a 1 ton compared to a 1/4 ton truck. Its going to ride like $hit without a full load at the max level all the time. Just my attempt at an analogy for too heavy duty a spring
Anyway, check with the experts on their own shocks they built, designed and sell and trained as such.
If you find a Standard being your thing.., Ive have a BRAND NEW set on sale in the classifieds for a nice discount and free shipping in the lower 48:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-parts/1387831-legend-revo-a-black-13-rear-shocks.html
*** $875 free shipping ***
about $1000 if you have to pay tax and shipping elsewhere
Good luck on your appropriate shock
I just road the most beat down, bumpy roads with the passenger is 6-2 and Im 6-4 and FULLY loaded down including tools, Tour Pak fully packed, etc. Easily at 500 pounds. Thing is I only ride like that for about 5-10%. I really disliked being over sprung when riding solo. Thats when I like it to ride best, in the configuration and weirder that I normally ride Solo.
The revo-a standard springs were best shocks Ive ever run and Ive run quite a few, by the way.
I used to have Pro-Action and thought they were too heavy duty of a spring. It was like being in a 1 ton compared to a 1/4 ton truck. Its going to ride like $hit without a full load at the max level all the time. Just my attempt at an analogy for too heavy duty a spring
Anyway, check with the experts on their own shocks they built, designed and sell and trained as such.
If you find a Standard being your thing.., Ive have a BRAND NEW set on sale in the classifieds for a nice discount and free shipping in the lower 48:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touring-parts/1387831-legend-revo-a-black-13-rear-shocks.html
*** $875 free shipping ***
about $1000 if you have to pay tax and shipping elsewhere
Good luck on your appropriate shock
Last edited by Sedonastrider; Dec 6, 2021 at 11:34 PM.
Cruiser
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Also make sure to take into account how often you're riding 2 up loaded. If your always doing that then the heavy setup might be the ticket. I personally only ride in the 400+ weight such a small amount I went with the standard and just crank the setting as needed. I'm running 14" Legend remotes on mine and +2 up front. With my wife and full luggage we tip the scale a little over 4 and I personally love the standard setup. Still stiff enough when tightened but soft enough when I'm running around solo which is 95% of the time.
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The heavy duty spring will work for you as it did for me. Just adjust them in accordance with the instructions with a 1" sag.
I had to adjust for me alone and for me and my wife so I would know where to set them if she wants to ride.
The bike rides great solo or 2 up when adjusted correctly.
I love the Revo-A's. I also have the Axeo's up front.
Last edited by Mongo1958; Dec 7, 2021 at 08:57 AM.
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