Welcome aboard! Your comment made us laugh. Please feel free to email us anytime service@legendsuspensions.com or check out our website as it has a live chat up and running most days.
Really appreciate this solid info. Trying hard to find the funds. 2008 Sportster 1200L new to me. Factory shocks are toast/scary bottoming out. Looking at the baseline Legends. Not sure I understand enough about rebound to even want/need adjustments there. I'm not gonna cheap out but still it's a big jump from the 412sor 444s I was considering...y'all make some great vids though and I sure appreciate all the knowledge. See what I can gather up, lol.
We are glad you like the videos; we do have Rebound specific videos on our CZcams channel. Essentially the rebound speeds up and slows down the shock after you hit a bump and changes the feel softer or firmer to your liking. There is no wrong choice or "entry level" shock, they just offer different features based on what you need. The Standard Revo will be just like if you rode the rebound setting 3 on the Revo-A. Since the Standard Revo is always on setting 3 and 3 is the MOST popular setting, understand that we made the Revo fixed on setting 3 because that is what most folks prefer. Anything else from build quality, comfort, performance is all the same and equal quality. There is not "downgrade"
Longer shocks will increase your rake angle . This will make the steering more responsive but also less stable and twitchy. So if you want a more plush long travel ride and a more responsive steering and don't mind loosing some stability, then it's a win win. But if you're not willing to compromise on stability and feel your steering is already twitchy, then maybe you want to keep the same spring height. Makes sense?
He explained it very well. Go out and jack up the rear of your motorcycle and watch how the angle of the front fork changes getting steeper as you jack higher.
I've couple of noob questions. 1. Other than length, is there any other component that makes a particular monoshock to be compatible or imcompatible with a particular motorcycle model? In other words, if i am looking to swap out monoshock of my bike with a stock shock of some other bike, is length and travel the only thing I need to look at? 2. Does changing length of the shock change rake/trail? If so, how?
Hello, great questions. 1) We only make suspension for Harley or Harley V-Twin based customs, so if you are looking to install our suspension on something that is not a Harley or Harley based Chassis, we do not recommend this. The spring rate, leverage ratio, load range of the shock, spring rate and mounting style should all be taking into account as well. 2) In terms of the length, yes, this will impact the Rake and Trail of the bike by either raising or lowering the front or rear suspension this will increase or decrease the rake and trail of the bike. A reduction of rake and trail by raising the rear of the bike will tend to increase ease of steering and make the bike feel nimbler, however, it can make the bike more "Twitchy." it can also decrease high speed stability in some extreme cases. increasing the rake tends to make the bike handle slower, in some cases it can make the bike more stable at higher speeds, but there is a correct and incorrect amount on both ends of the spectrum. If you have questions on a specific setup, we recommend shooting us an email to service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be more than happy to take a look.
We are glad that helped. If you have any additional questions, please reach out via our live website chat feature or please email service@legendsuspensions.com
Hello Michael, we offer a front suspension fitment for just about every Harley model out there. If you have questions on a specific bike, we would be happy to help. Please feel free to use our chat feature on our website or email service@legendsuspensions.com. We can call you as well if you just send a chat message and request a call. We do have some informational videos on CZcams as well in regard to front suspension. They are in the Playlist.
My street glide came with stock 12'' well, I'm 5 ' 9" tall ,185lb. and at 13" shock , even with the sag its a Pain to get on and Off the bike. So my replacements are S/S Drag specialties 11" to lower my ride seat height by 1", and this doesn't effect the ride or cornering or suspension travel.
Hello Mark, Stock suspension would have you at 12" with little to no sag in your weight range, our 13" shocks would have 1" sag and you would be sitting right at 12" while seated, or same as stock, If you have 13" Legend shocks you can contact our Customer Service Dept and they can convert your 13" shocks into 12" shocks as a standard feature of the Revo or Revo-A and our 12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" while seated, they would get 1/2" max suspension sag.
@jenniferbarillas Hello, We do not recommend the use of 14" shocks on the Sportster Low, especially with a stock front end height. The taller rear shocks are really recommended for use with a 2+ front end. The Low model being event shorter this would have you sitting pretty tall in the back and you would run into some Rake and Trail issues with that setup. We hope this answers your questions.
So now say i'm taking a 6,000 roadtrip on a 2017 sporty 48. would you recommend the 13" along with the weight of a jerry can and duffel bag strapped on a sissy bar? The stock suspension i believe should be a 12".
Hey there. First of all, that sounds like a long ride on a sporty, you are a trooper for sure. Okay. So, the stock shocks are super firm and tend to sit fully extended which means to sit very close to 12" anyway. Our 13" shocks when you sit on the bike with you can and duffle you will want to set your suspension sag, 1" is max and a good starting point. This would have you sitting at 12" with all of your gear but you compressed the suspension 1" to get there and accounted for you and your gear. You would gain 1" of suspension travel going to 13" shocks and not gain a ton in ride height running 1" of sag. but you'd have 3" of suspension travel and on a 6,000-mile trip you will want all the comfort you can get. Good thing is 12" or 13" shocks can always be sent into Legend to be converted to one another should you get a length and decide you wanted to go the other way with length. Boils down to this. 13" sits at 12" and has 3" of suspension travel. 12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" with 2" of suspension travel. Either option will be insanely better than stock. Our recommendation is generally for 13" shocks. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to shoot us an email service@legendsuspensions.com AND have fun on your trip!!
I have a 2018 HD Sport Glide, and I'm interested in a rear shock that has 56mm of travel for the suspension instead of the stock 42mm. This is the Showa shock that has the preload sag adjustment mounted on the right side of the bike. Taller guy at 6'4", ride mostly solo, weight 275 and the roads here in Southern California with the Canyons are pretty rough and in poor condition, freeways too, pounded by all the heavy trucks that off load shipments out of China on the West Coast out of Los Angeles Harbor. Is it doable and what do you recommend?
Thanks for the comment. The Sport Glide comes stock with a 12.5" rear shock on it. Legend Suspensions offers a replacement 12.5" shock, we also offer lengths of 13" and 13.5" shocks as well. One of those longer length shocks will greatly increase rideability for you and offer a much-improved ride over stock. The preload adjuster on the stock suspension leaves a lot to be desired. Our suspension will have weight-based preload adjustment as well as rebound adjustment. You will have 6 rebound settings to choose from once you set your suspension sag and that additional rebound adjustment will help you tune out your specific road conditions. We receive this type of request often from folks in your neck of the woods. We also offer the suspension in 2 spring rates. Standard (up to 350lbs) or Heavy Duty (350lbs+) so depending on how you ride most often or if you do ride 2-up, you will want to take this into account when picking the spring, we offer spring changes so if you decide to change, we can help with that as well. We offer a live chat with our Customer Service if you have any additional questions on this. or please feel free to email service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be more than happy to go into additional details on anything you need help with.
I watch a lot of videos you make more sense than most of the people my question is I have a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 nomad it sets to high I can't seat on it flat footed factory air shocks are on it now I ride I'm no weekend warrior very seasoned what do think would help me out on this I do lay over in Corning I changed tires wider and and shorter it runs 142 mph
Hello Jerrold, Thank you for reaching out to us. We do unfortunately only offer suspension options for V-Twin and V-Twin based customs, however, there must be someone out there who offers some suspension for this setup. We recommend placing a jack under the bike and measure the full length of your shocks, so you know what size you have, then check around with some brands who offer metric fitments (we can name names), but you may want to opted for a 1" shorts length, or the same size shock with a larger suspension sag range, that would help you get lower without losing suspension travel like a full blown shorter shock might do. You may find a local shop with a Parts Unlimited account as you may see other brands of suspension in there. Drag Specialties website even offers a Dealer locator on their site with your zip code. We hope this helps.
On the Street Glide 14" shocks will fit as long as you have an exhaust shorter than the rear axle, otherwise the axle nut will hit the exhaust before you can get your mounting points 14" apart to install the shocks, and then at full extension the axle nut would contact the mufflers before getting full travel. As well, with this tall of a rear shock we recommend running the Axeo 2+ taller front suspension otherwise you will be taller in the back than in the front and this will reduce rake angle and can make the bike very responsive but can be unstable at speed. Some might even say twitchy. 14" is designed to work with 2+ 13" works best with Standard height. 12" works best with Standard height or -1" kit. We hope this helps, if you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer service dept. Service@legendsuspensions.com or use our chat feature on our website as it will connect you to a real tech you can talk to about your setup. To make sure you are getting the perfect setup. Thank you.
There are a couple of things that can be measured depending on what measurement you are looking for. If you are trying to figure out the length of the shocks you have. install a jack and raise the bike till the wheel is off the ground, this will full extend the suspension and then you can measure from the center of the top shock bolt to the center of the bottom shock bolt. For Sag you will want the tire on the ground with the bikes weight on the shocks, then sit bike and have someone measure from center to center on the shock bolts. We have a CZcams video on suspension sag as well. Hope this answers your questions.
Hi I like the way you explain everything clearer and simple,I have a question I have 2019 Harley street glide with 12” oem shocks ,if I buy legend revo A can I still use my 1” lowering kit ?
Hello, Thank you for the inquiry. While you technically can run the shocks with a lowering kit, we strongly do not recommend this, it changes the shocks geometry and makes it harder to set sag as well as degrades the ride quality from what it could be. If you are wanting a 12" shock which will sit at 11.5" with the sag set, then lower another 1" we would recommend something like AIR suspension as this will allow you to full compress the shocks down to 10-1/4" when aired down but while riding could sit at more stock height to give you suspension travel. Getting the bike that low, while we understand the need, will degrade your ride to the point where you will be very uncomfortable. As mentioned, yes, they do mount up, but we do not recommend it. It can also potentially void the warranty for incorrectly installing the shocks. If you need any further assistance on this, please feel free to email service@legendsuspensions.com or check out our Chat feature on our website.
I have an 2001 FXDX Dyna and know they sit taller than any other Dyna especially with 39mm cartridge shocks, 28° rake, and 13.25 inch rear adjustable. Wondering if I can run 14inch ARC. I got a real short exhaust and don't want to change my adjustable cartridge exhaust.
Hey Cali, We do offer a fitment for the 2001 FXDX models to run the 14" ARC, most often the exhaust being short enough is the limiting factor, it sounds like you have this covered. You can always speak with a tech in customer service on our website chat to double check details. www.legendsuspensions.com/product/legend-revo-arc-piggyback-dyna-1999-17/
Looking at a HD 48 2017 year, what size rear shock can I go to without upsetting the bikes Hwy handling? do i need to modify the front end if i use a higher shock on the rear? Looking for a better ride, lean angle improvement and much less bottom out.
Hello, Thank you for your interest in Legend Suspensions. On your '17 Sportster 48 those bikes generally came with a 13" shock, you may know this, if you do not know what length you have you can put a jack under the bike and fully extend suspension and measure bolt to bolt on the shocks for the length. Or just measure quick and if it is more than 12" then you have 13" A lot of people tend to go 13" or 14" (14 being the tallest we offer) 14" shocks do not sit at a full 14" because you will have suspension sag and when you sit the shocks will compress. We generally recommend about 1" of sag so this would have you at a true 13". or you could run anything less than 1" of sag to kind of fine tune what you like and what makes the bike ride the best. Often, with taller rear shocks you should go longer on the front end as well, but a little more height for clearance and lean angle would more than likely be just fine for you. We do recommend making sure your front form tubes are about flush with the top of your triple tree to gain the most height in the front end. If you have any additional questions on this, please email service@legendsuspensions.com
Hey Terry, Thank you for your interest. We offer both a front Axeo suspension as well as Revo-A rear suspension for the 2023 Indian Scout Rogue. Front Axeo suspension #0414-0545 is the universal part number you can use online or at any shop with a Drag Specialties account. For the Revo-A Rear suspensions the part number is 1310-1739. Again, this is a Legend/Drag Specialties part number. Please email service@legendsuspensions.com with any questions, we also have a full specs list on those items at www.legendsuspensions.com
My 2016 ultra low has a 12” shock I want more suspensions travel but no more seat hight I ride two up most of the time would 13” b to high for my self cause am at my limit to foot ground level?
Hello Johndrake1966. If you have 12" shocks now, our 12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" while seated, due to the 1/2" of suspension sag. Our 13" shocks at their lowest point will sit at 12" while seated with the max sag of 1" One of the best ways to see what works best for you is to sit on your bike with normal riding clothes and gear. and have someone measure from the center to center on your shock bolts and see where you are at. This will let you know if you prefer lower or the same height shocks. The only time 13" shocks really are taller than 12" is when you are off the bike, they will sit about 12-1/2" or so. but when you set the spring for your setup as soon as you sit down the shocks will compress to the 12" point. We hope this answers your questions, if you would like further assistance, please check out our website chat feature or email servie@legendsuspensions.com Thank you.
12" stock shocks do not have much for suspension sag due to the one size fits all weight range they are made for. They tend to sit right about 12" even when you are seated. Our 13" shocks will be set to your weight and when run at max suspension sag of 1" the shocks will be right at 12" for ride height. This puts you in the middle of the 3" of suspension travel the 13" shocks have and allows your wheel to move up and down correctly for your weight range. Our 12" shock will sit at 11.5" Our 13" shock can sit as low as 12" Both can use either stock front suspension or something like our Standard height Axeo. If you have any additional questions, we would be more than happy to help. We offer a live chat feature on our website or please email service@legendsuspensions.com
I have a 2019 FLHXS. I,m 5'11", 200lbs, 30" inseam. My current shocks measure 12". I have a CVO heated seat on the bike. Do you think I should go with a 12" or 13" stock?
@nickfatibene Good question, If you like where the bike is sitting now and do not want it taller under any circumstances then we suggest sticking to 12" However, our 13" shocks will sit at 12" when seated on the bike with the sag set at 1". The 12" shock will sit more at 11-1/2" while seated with the sag set to 1/2" (which is max for 12") If you want the bike a little lower than go 12" if you do not mind the bike being maybe 1/2" to 3/4" taller while not seated, than the 13" shocks do offer more suspension travel and a larger range of adjustment. Keep in mind you will never end up with shocks that do not work for you since we can simply get them in for a length conversion if you get 12" and decide you want 13" or the other way around. If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be happy to chat with you in more detail.
Hello Omar, no problem, all of our install guides are listed on our website www.legendsuspensions.com If you click "products", then "parts and accessories" on our website we list the FL spacer kit there. All spacer kits come with the install guide in paper form as well. Please reach out to Customer Service through the website chat feature on the bottom right if you have any troubles at all and they will get you squared away.
Hello, Unfortunately, we do not offer any shocks of this length. Our 12" shocks will compress to 11-1/2" while seated. Our AIR suspension will compress to 10-1/4" while aired all the way down, but we do not recommend riding it long distances like this.
@@LegendSuspensions I'm 5'7" 320lbs with a 26inch inseam, my factory air shocks on my 2013 Harley SG rattle my old bones, and I feel like I was beaten by a ball bat every time I ride it, had to lower rear of bike 2" touch the ground when stopping, going to try 1200 sportster shocks the softer springs should compress down to the seat height I need, just hoping not to bottom out, for under $50 pr. new, gonna gonna give them a try ")
2015 road king I’m 6 ft 2 250 lbs, wife 150 lbs, always 2 up Usually have saddle bags packed and a strap on bag What size you recommend and heavy duty I presume?
Hey Patrick, The 13" Revo, Revo-A or Revo-ARC are all great and will do the trick fort you, in most cases we would recommend the Heavy duty spring rate for this kind of application.
I have electra glide cvo 2017 I'm only 5ft 5 in my partner 5ft 6in tall. Bike 99% of the time fully loaded and i mean fully loaded, what do you recommend. Thanks looking forward to the reply.
Hey Paul! We would be happy to help. The AIR suspension is always a great option if you need to get super low temporarily, then air it up to a nice comfy ride based on your preference. If you are wanting to stick with coil shocks, the Revo, Revo-A or Revo-ARC will all do the trick. The 12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" when the suspension sag is set at the max 1/2" . Or the 13" will sit at 12" when the suspension sag is set to the max 1". You are looking at 1/2" difference in ride height and for this reason we tend to recommend the 13" shocks since you are getting 1" more suspension travel over the 12", they both ride great but anytime you can add additional suspension travel it lends itself to plushness, which most people want, especially when riding 2-up often. If your bike has 13" shocks on it now then you can have the best of both worlds, installing the 13" Revo or Revo-A will keep 3" of suspension travel but get you 1" lower than you are now! We will need some additional information to make sure spring rates are correct for you, we recommend you hop on Legendsuspensions.com and click the chat feature to speak with a Customer Service Techs. They can get you any additional answers on this. Thank you.
Hello, the sag is based on your weight range and you adjust the spring preload to achieve the correct sag, if for some reason you cannot get the correct suspension sag due to being a lighter rider we ask that you contact service@legendsuspensions.com as we may recommend a spring swap. If you are 120 or less and cannot get that 1/2" mark we offer a 90lb spring rate that will do the trick for you.
Hey Brandon- With Legend Suspension we do not recommend the use of the lowering blocks. We recommend getting either a shorter shock to achieve the ride height you are looking for or we recommend adjustable AIR suspension as this will give you the best of both worlds in terms of riding comfortable, then being able to air the suspension down when you need to park, back up or load the bike. Our AIR suspension will compress to 10-1/4" when aired all the way down. Depending on your bike, our 12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" when your suspension sag is set to the max 1/2" sag mark. If you require lower than this, we suggest air shocks. We understand the need for potentially getting the bike lower, however, lowering blocks will far worse degrade the ride of the bike in most cases where now it is lower but is generally so uncomfortable that it isn't fun to ride anymore. The AIR suspension corrects this and gives you low when you need it and comfort and performance when you don't need to be low, like a longer ride down the highway and so on. If you have any further questions, please feel free to check out our live chat feature on our website as it goes directly to a Legend Customer Service Rep. Or please email Service@legendsuspensions.com
I'm doing a street tracker build on a 2003 xlh883 I snagged for free. I'm putting a 19" wheel on the rear and want to know what size shocks I should buy.
Hello, we recommend visiting legendsuspensions.com and checking out our fitment guide that allows you to punch in your bike info and pull up anything that fits your bike. With changing your front wheel size, exhaust choices, and other variables we recommend checking with your local shop to work out the correct length for rake and trail to ensure the bike is stable. Changing suspension length or wheel size will need certain length adjustments and correct suspension sag to ensure the bike is sitting correctly and not too tall in the front. If you have any additional questions please email service@legendsuspensions.com; they would also be happy to help.
Copy that, our mistake on the misread. We currently do not offer a rear suspension fitment on this bike back to 2003, the cut off is 2004. Going from an assumed stock 16" rear wheel to the proposed 19" rear wheel is a good size change and this will impact your rake and trail a good deal, so we would not recommend going super tall on those rear shocks as this will further reduce your rake angle and you may find the bike unstable at higher speeds. especially without a taller than stock front suspension. We do offer a 2+ front suspension for this bike, which requires the purchase of new fork tubes. 26.25" long. But no confirmed rear suspension fitments.
Great info! I ride long distance and would love to upgrade my suspension but I'm afraid to lose any additional footing. I ride a 22 SGS, I'm 5'5" 150ish lbs, mostly ride solo and I'm not quite flat foot. I believe my stock is 12" so getting 12" legends can possibly bring me down a half inch and provide a more comfy ride?? Is it set at 11.5" or is that with a specific amount of weight on the bike?
Hey @Vanessa, You would be correct, at your weight range you really are not getting any suspension sag on the stock suspension, The Revo or Revo-A in a 12" would allow for 1/2" suspension sag and have you sitting more in the 11-1/2" range and getting you 1/2" lower than you are now. Depending on how much luggage you carry, you are still a "smaller rider" so if you do not carry a lot of gear, we recommend reaching out to our Customer Service Dept Service@legendsuspensions.com. We do offer a lighter than standard spring rate when someone is smaller if they cannot get their suspension sag set on the 110 spring. We offer them the 90# spring. You might need that from the get go. This spring rate is not commercially available so getting the shocks directly from Legend Suspensions in this instance we can build your shocks with those 90# springs right away. If you were to purchase them at a local shop this is totally fine, but if a spring change is needed you would need to have them sent in to Legend Suspensions for the change. Skipping a step and getting them from us we can get you the 90's right away. Please use our chat feature on our site or email Customer Service and they can 100% get you squared away.
Reading this helps me a lot. I am 5’2” 151 lbs. i bought new 22 SGC and notice the rear shock so stiff. I will call legend and talk to customer service about the 90# spring
Hello, we offer several different lengths of front suspension depending on your needs and what rear suspension you select. We offer -1", Standard height and 2+. If you do not know what you want, we recommend checking with your local shop or please email service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be more than happy to help you pick out a setup that works ideal for you.
Hello, my 2019 Sport glide preload is set to min (0). The ride is harsh for solo rider but quite OK while riding with passenger. I conclude that the spring rate is too high for my weight. Would Legend offer softer spring with its 13.5" shock? Thx.
Hello, thank you for your business. Please email service@legendsuspensions.com and let them know the details of your setup and they would be happy to let you know the options on your bike. As well as possible setup items to doublecheck. Thank you.
Not sure if youre still interested in these shocks but im 5’7 145 barefoot and i couldn’t flat foot the 14 inch revos so i had them rebuilt to 13 inch and now it’s perfect. Great for handling as well as still being able to back up and push the bike while sitting on it.
Hello John, Unfortunately we do not offer chrome springs, or chrome shocks, The only chrome items we offer are handlebar controls for AIR suspension systems.
Here's a question. To which extent should I be careful lifting a mono-shock Rocket R3 that is shaft driven? Do you know if a shaft drive can handle a 1,5 to 2-inch lift?
The 14" shocks give the full swing arm range and when installing 14" shocks it is best to review your owner's manual and make sure your you are within in the suggested belt tension range, if you do not have an owner's manual you should be able to call any local shop for this information on your bike.
Tkhs for sharing I have a question ? I had 2014 StreetGlide special my weight is 130lbs can I use 12” or 13” which size is better? Most time I ride solo Tkhs for advice
Hello Vinh Nguyen, Thank you for the comment. Great question. On the 14 Street Glide they will come stock with 12" shocks so those will work great for you, they will sit right about 11-1/2" when the suspension sag is set to the max of 1/2" per the install guide. A 13" shock in most cases will also fit just fine as long as you have the correct space between axle nut and exhaust (depends on exhaust and exhaust cutouts.) The advantage of the 13" shocks will give you 1" more suspension travel which helps create a bigger sweet spot and larger range of adjustment. The 13" shocks having more travel will also have a bigger sag range, instead of 1/2" like the 12" shocks the 13" shocks will have a 1" sag range. This means on the 13" shocks they can actually sit as low as 12" while seated on the bike. SO you keep the same 12" height you have now but get a longer shock on the bike with more travel. kind of the best of both worlds. Main thing to consider is the bike will sit a little bit taller while not seated since the shock is longer. But since the shock is set to your weight Via suspension sag adjustment, when you sit down the shocks will start to compress to that 12" mark. If you low the height of your bike now and do not under any circumstances want it any taller, then we recommend staying with 12" shocks, if you do not think the slight change will bother you, we recommend the 13" shocks for the advantages we mentioned above. If you need further assistance, we recommend trying our chat feature at www.legendsuspensions.com or please email service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be happy to get you any additional info you may want or need. Thank you.
Vinh, Sorry for delay, CZcams hid some comments on us. We generally do not recommend lowering kits with our suspension due to it changing the spring rate and geometry of the suspension. If someone needs lower suspension than what the 12" shocks provide, we recommend AIR suspension for this. It compresses to 10-1/4" Apologies on the delay.
David- Depending on the shock length you currently have on your bike now, our 13" shocks might get you lower. For instance if you have something like a Harley Ultra which has 13" shocks, you may not be getting much suspension sag where our 13" shocks would give you 1" of suspension sag and get you lower. If you have 12" shocks now ( you still more than likely do not get correct sag so you sit close to 12" and our 13" shock would have you sitting about where you are now. Or a 12" Revo or Revo-A would sit at 11-1/2" and get you right about 1/2" lower than the stock 12" It is best to measure what shocks you currently have, Also, rest assured with our ability to convert 12" shocks to 13" or 13" to 12" that you will never be stuck with something that just does not work for you. We hope this answers your questions, please reach out to service@legendsuspensions.com if you have any additional questions, we also have a chat feature on our site that will let you instant chat with our Customer Service Team.
@@LegendSuspensions thank you I don't currently have a bike but I plan on getting some of the parts and aftermarket stuff I want prior to making my purchase. Thank you for the quick reponse
Hi, I have a 2021 Street Glide Special and I sit pretty flat footed at 5'9" would the 13" be a better fit that the 12"? I know they give more travel with riding. Thanks
Hey there, thanks for reaching out. We generally steer people to the 13" shock. Why? You're basically getting more shock (travel) for the same amount of money, and your seat height isn't going to change a whole lot. Our 12" shocks are designed to be ridden with one 1/2" of sag, meaning they will sit at an 11.5" bolt to bolt length when the sag has been set properly for the rider/passenger and the rider/passenger is sitting on the bike. Our 13" and shocks are designed to be ridden with 1" of sag, meaning our 13" shocks will measure 12" bolt to bolt when the rider/passenger is sitting on the bike and they are setup properly. The 13 inch shock will be sitting at about stock height.
John, Apologies for the late reply, We do not offer a 14" shock on the Tri-Glide, but we recommend the 13" shocks with our lift brackets which are 1.25" so this will get you where you need to be.
You can run 12" or 13" on the new Street Glide, it really comes down to preference. 12" shocks sit at 11-1/2" with 2" of travel 13" shocks sit at 12" with 3" of travel. So, seat height is about 1/2" difference and you gain 1" on the 13", that is why we tend to recommend the 13" for the extra travel.
Hello thanks for reaching out! We generally steer people to the 13" shock. Our 13" and shocks are designed to be ridden with 1" of sag, meaning our 13" shocks will measure 12" bolt to bolt when the rider/passenger is sitting on the bike and they are setup properly. Because a stock shock doesn't have very much sag or "give" when your sitting on the bike, your 12" shock may not be sitting much lower than 12" when your weight is on the bike. For example, you may have a 12" shock on your bike, and that shock may only sag 1/4" or not sag at all meaning, with you sitting on the bike, you may have an 11.75" or 12" bolt to bolt measurement. In this scenario, if you were to go with our 13" shock, your seat height would remain relatively unchanged, once you have adjusted the sag to 1" and you would ultimately end up with more travel.
Hey Guy, there's a lot that goes into the difference between air and coil. It all depends on the type of riding you are doing, ease of adjustability and so on. We have a video that actually explains the differences between the two and helps you decide what's best for you. czcams.com/video/wgRrElhHQHc/video.html
Hey Paul, thanks for reaching out and leaving a comment. You can definitely go with a 12 inch shock. But if you want the most amount of suspension travel, the 13 inch would be the route to go. When the sag is set on the 13 inch shock, you will be sitting at 12 inches anyway because we recommend a 1 inch of sag.
Of all the suspension videos I’ve watched I was most comfortable watching this one thanks.
Glad it was helpful. Please reach out to Customer Service if you have any other questions and we would be happy to help.
I subscribed as soon as you suggested because you already sound knowledgeable and you’re not wearing sun glasses inside. 👍🏼
Welcome aboard! Your comment made us laugh. Please feel free to email us anytime service@legendsuspensions.com or check out our website as it has a live chat up and running most days.
I have a 2018 Street Glide Special and run your Revo A 13" set up. LOVE THEM!
We are pumped to hear that! Thank you for your feedback and your business.
Thank you. I have a much better understanding of what to look for when I upgrade from stock
Glad it was helpful!
Very impressed with the 412 Series Progressive rear coil overs we installed on 2021 RGS #performancebaggin build!
I would love to upgrade mine.
Really appreciate this solid info. Trying hard to find the funds. 2008 Sportster 1200L new to me. Factory shocks are toast/scary bottoming out. Looking at the baseline Legends. Not sure I understand enough about rebound to even want/need adjustments there.
I'm not gonna cheap out but still it's a big jump from the 412sor 444s I was considering...y'all make some great vids though and I sure appreciate all the knowledge. See what I can gather up, lol.
We are glad you like the videos; we do have Rebound specific videos on our CZcams channel.
Essentially the rebound speeds up and slows down the shock after you hit a bump and changes the feel softer or firmer to your liking. There is no wrong choice or "entry level" shock, they just offer different features based on what you need. The Standard Revo will be just like if you rode the rebound setting 3 on the Revo-A.
Since the Standard Revo is always on setting 3 and 3 is the MOST popular setting, understand that we made the Revo fixed on setting 3 because that is what most folks prefer. Anything else from build quality, comfort, performance is all the same and equal quality. There is not "downgrade"
Longer shocks will increase your rake angle . This will make the steering more responsive but also less stable and twitchy. So if you want a more plush long travel ride and a more responsive steering and don't mind loosing some stability, then it's a win win. But if you're not willing to compromise on stability and feel your steering is already twitchy, then maybe you want to keep the same spring height. Makes sense?
Hi can you please explain how shock length would affect rake or trail of the motorcycle?
@sanketjain9320 if the rear height of the motorcycle increases, the front forks angle will change and that will reduce the rack angle.
@@samial72 Exactly, can you explain why would the front forks angle change? Its not intuitive to me. Is it because of the added weight on front?
He explained it very well. Go out and jack up the rear of your motorcycle and watch how the angle of the front fork changes getting steeper as you jack higher.
You can adjust fork height and length also usually.....
I've couple of noob questions.
1. Other than length, is there any other component that makes a particular monoshock to be compatible or imcompatible with a particular motorcycle model? In other words, if i am looking to swap out monoshock of my bike with a stock shock of some other bike, is length and travel the only thing I need to look at?
2. Does changing length of the shock change rake/trail? If so, how?
Hello, great questions.
1) We only make suspension for Harley or Harley V-Twin based customs, so if you are looking to install our suspension on something that is not a Harley or Harley based Chassis, we do not recommend this. The spring rate, leverage ratio, load range of the shock, spring rate and mounting style should all be taking into account as well.
2) In terms of the length, yes, this will impact the Rake and Trail of the bike by either raising or lowering the front or rear suspension this will increase or decrease the rake and trail of the bike. A reduction of rake and trail by raising the rear of the bike will tend to increase ease of steering and make the bike feel nimbler, however, it can make the bike more "Twitchy." it can also decrease high speed stability in some extreme cases.
increasing the rake tends to make the bike handle slower, in some cases it can make the bike more stable at higher speeds, but there is a correct and incorrect amount on both ends of the spectrum.
If you have questions on a specific setup, we recommend shooting us an email to service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be more than happy to take a look.
Just what I needed to know....thank you
We are glad that helped. If you have any additional questions, please reach out via our live website chat feature or please email service@legendsuspensions.com
What about the front suspension let's hear something about that.
Hello Michael, we offer a front suspension fitment for just about every Harley model out there.
If you have questions on a specific bike, we would be happy to help. Please feel free to use our chat feature on our website or email service@legendsuspensions.com. We can call you as well if you just send a chat message and request a call.
We do have some informational videos on CZcams as well in regard to front suspension. They are in the Playlist.
Outstanding quality and information.
Thank you kindly.
Thank you for the info
You bet
My street glide came with stock 12'' well, I'm 5 ' 9" tall ,185lb. and at 13" shock , even with the sag its a Pain to get on and Off the bike. So my replacements are S/S Drag specialties 11" to lower my ride seat height by 1", and this doesn't effect the ride or cornering or suspension travel.
Hello Mark,
Stock suspension would have you at 12" with little to no sag in your weight range, our 13" shocks would have 1" sag and you would be sitting right at 12" while seated, or same as stock, If you have 13" Legend shocks you can contact our Customer Service Dept and they can convert your 13" shocks into 12" shocks as a standard feature of the Revo or Revo-A and our 12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" while seated, they would get 1/2" max suspension sag.
I hated mine s/s from Drag. Brutal ride.
With the 14” for stunting on a sporty 1200 Low. Would I have to make modifications to the front?
@jenniferbarillas Hello, We do not recommend the use of 14" shocks on the Sportster Low, especially with a stock front end height. The taller rear shocks are really recommended for use with a 2+ front end.
The Low model being event shorter this would have you sitting pretty tall in the back and you would run into some Rake and Trail issues with that setup. We hope this answers your questions.
I know I’m late to the party, but what about 14” on a xl1200v (72)??
Just ordered some 14”‘ revo-a’s for my Sportster. Can’t wait
Did they have clearance issues?
@@jayscorner5387 No clearance issues, mines a ‘21 Iron 883
Did you have to modify anything on it? The drive belt? Or did you just screwed it in?
@@pearljaime2 mine is a 2021 Iron 883. I didn’t have to make any modifications to the belt drive.
@@kitsvn thx. Wonder if it would work just like that on a 2019 1200 iron. Can't be that different, I guess.
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Same here. Nice job!
So now say i'm taking a 6,000 roadtrip on a 2017 sporty 48. would you recommend the 13" along with the weight of a jerry can and duffel bag strapped on a sissy bar?
The stock suspension i believe should be a 12".
Hey there. First of all, that sounds like a long ride on a sporty, you are a trooper for sure.
Okay. So, the stock shocks are super firm and tend to sit fully extended which means to sit very close to 12" anyway.
Our 13" shocks when you sit on the bike with you can and duffle you will want to set your suspension sag, 1" is max and a good starting point. This would have you sitting at 12" with all of your gear but you compressed the suspension 1" to get there and accounted for you and your gear. You would gain 1" of suspension travel going to 13" shocks and not gain a ton in ride height running 1" of sag. but you'd have 3" of suspension travel and on a 6,000-mile trip you will want all the comfort you can get.
Good thing is 12" or 13" shocks can always be sent into Legend to be converted to one another should you get a length and decide you wanted to go the other way with length.
Boils down to this.
13" sits at 12" and has 3" of suspension travel.
12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" with 2" of suspension travel.
Either option will be insanely better than stock. Our recommendation is generally for 13" shocks.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to shoot us an email service@legendsuspensions.com
AND have fun on your trip!!
I have a 2018 HD Sport Glide, and I'm interested in a rear shock that has 56mm of travel for the suspension instead of the stock 42mm. This is the Showa shock that has the preload sag adjustment mounted on the right side of the bike. Taller guy at 6'4", ride mostly solo, weight 275 and the roads here in Southern California with the Canyons are pretty rough and in poor condition, freeways too, pounded by all the heavy trucks that off load shipments out of China on the West Coast out of Los Angeles Harbor. Is it doable and what do you recommend?
Thanks for the comment.
The Sport Glide comes stock with a 12.5" rear shock on it. Legend Suspensions offers a replacement 12.5" shock, we also offer lengths of 13" and 13.5" shocks as well.
One of those longer length shocks will greatly increase rideability for you and offer a much-improved ride over stock. The preload adjuster on the stock suspension leaves a lot to be desired. Our suspension will have weight-based preload adjustment as well as rebound adjustment. You will have 6 rebound settings to choose from once you set your suspension sag and that additional rebound adjustment will help you tune out your specific road conditions.
We receive this type of request often from folks in your neck of the woods.
We also offer the suspension in 2 spring rates. Standard (up to 350lbs) or Heavy Duty (350lbs+) so depending on how you ride most often or if you do ride 2-up, you will want to take this into account when picking the spring, we offer spring changes so if you decide to change, we can help with that as well.
We offer a live chat with our Customer Service if you have any additional questions on this. or please feel free to email service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be more than happy to go into additional details on anything you need help with.
I watch a lot of videos you make more sense than most of the people my question is I have a 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 nomad it sets to high I can't seat on it flat footed factory air shocks are on it now I ride I'm no weekend warrior very seasoned what do think would help me out on this I do lay over in Corning I changed tires wider and and shorter it runs 142 mph
Hello Jerrold, Thank you for reaching out to us. We do unfortunately only offer suspension options for V-Twin and V-Twin based customs, however, there must be someone out there who offers some suspension for this setup. We recommend placing a jack under the bike and measure the full length of your shocks, so you know what size you have, then check around with some brands who offer metric fitments (we can name names), but you may want to opted for a 1" shorts length, or the same size shock with a larger suspension sag range, that would help you get lower without losing suspension travel like a full blown shorter shock might do. You may find a local shop with a Parts Unlimited account as you may see other brands of suspension in there. Drag Specialties website even offers a Dealer locator on their site with your zip code. We hope this helps.
I have shock unrelated question. Where did you guys printed this nice flag in the background
I misunderstood can I run 14" on a 2014 streetglide?
On the Street Glide 14" shocks will fit as long as you have an exhaust shorter than the rear axle, otherwise the axle nut will hit the exhaust before you can get your mounting points 14" apart to install the shocks, and then at full extension the axle nut would contact the mufflers before getting full travel.
As well, with this tall of a rear shock we recommend running the Axeo 2+ taller front suspension otherwise you will be taller in the back than in the front and this will reduce rake angle and can make the bike very responsive but can be unstable at speed. Some might even say twitchy.
14" is designed to work with 2+
13" works best with Standard height.
12" works best with Standard height or -1" kit.
We hope this helps, if you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer service dept. Service@legendsuspensions.com or use our chat feature on our website as it will connect you to a real tech you can talk to about your setup. To make sure you are getting the perfect setup.
Thank you.
Thanks for sharing! How do you measure? With a jack under the bike raised up or sitting on the ground?
on the ground , from the center of top shock bolt to center of bottom bolt .
There are a couple of things that can be measured depending on what measurement you are looking for.
If you are trying to figure out the length of the shocks you have. install a jack and raise the bike till the wheel is off the ground, this will full extend the suspension and then you can measure from the center of the top shock bolt to the center of the bottom shock bolt.
For Sag you will want the tire on the ground with the bikes weight on the shocks, then sit bike and have someone measure from center to center on the shock bolts. We have a CZcams video on suspension sag as well.
Hope this answers your questions.
Hi I like the way you explain everything clearer and simple,I have a question I have 2019 Harley street glide with 12” oem shocks ,if I buy legend revo A can I still use my 1” lowering kit ?
Hello,
Thank you for the inquiry.
While you technically can run the shocks with a lowering kit, we strongly do not recommend this, it changes the shocks geometry and makes it harder to set sag as well as degrades the ride quality from what it could be.
If you are wanting a 12" shock which will sit at 11.5" with the sag set, then lower another 1" we would recommend something like AIR suspension as this will allow you to full compress the shocks down to 10-1/4" when aired down but while riding could sit at more stock height to give you suspension travel.
Getting the bike that low, while we understand the need, will degrade your ride to the point where you will be very uncomfortable.
As mentioned, yes, they do mount up, but we do not recommend it. It can also potentially void the warranty for incorrectly installing the shocks.
If you need any further assistance on this, please feel free to email service@legendsuspensions.com or check out our Chat feature on our website.
I have an 2001 FXDX Dyna and know they sit taller than any other Dyna especially with 39mm cartridge shocks, 28° rake, and 13.25 inch rear adjustable. Wondering if I can run 14inch ARC. I got a real short exhaust and don't want to change my adjustable cartridge exhaust.
Hey Cali, We do offer a fitment for the 2001 FXDX models to run the 14" ARC, most often the exhaust being short enough is the limiting factor, it sounds like you have this covered. You can always speak with a tech in customer service on our website chat to double check details.
www.legendsuspensions.com/product/legend-revo-arc-piggyback-dyna-1999-17/
Great informative video
2017 HD Freewheeler, will these give me a better ride than the stock ones
Bill, they are truly a Game Changer! We do not think you will be sorry.
love the Legend...however I have an 09 FLHRC bought the 12s thinking that was my only option??
Looking at a HD 48 2017 year, what size rear shock can I go to without upsetting the bikes Hwy handling? do i need to modify the front end if i use a higher shock on the rear?
Looking for a better ride, lean angle improvement and much less bottom out.
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in Legend Suspensions. On your '17 Sportster 48 those bikes generally came with a 13" shock, you may know this, if you do not know what length you have you can put a jack under the bike and fully extend suspension and measure bolt to bolt on the shocks for the length. Or just measure quick and if it is more than 12" then you have 13"
A lot of people tend to go 13" or 14" (14 being the tallest we offer)
14" shocks do not sit at a full 14" because you will have suspension sag and when you sit the shocks will compress. We generally recommend about 1" of sag so this would have you at a true 13". or you could run anything less than 1" of sag to kind of fine tune what you like and what makes the bike ride the best.
Often, with taller rear shocks you should go longer on the front end as well, but a little more height for clearance and lean angle would more than likely be just fine for you. We do recommend making sure your front form tubes are about flush with the top of your triple tree to gain the most height in the front end.
If you have any additional questions on this, please email service@legendsuspensions.com
What shocks would you recommend on a Indian rogue 2023
Hey Terry, Thank you for your interest.
We offer both a front Axeo suspension as well as Revo-A rear suspension for the 2023 Indian Scout Rogue.
Front Axeo suspension #0414-0545 is the universal part number you can use online or at any shop with a Drag Specialties account.
For the Revo-A Rear suspensions the part number is 1310-1739.
Again, this is a Legend/Drag Specialties part number.
Please email service@legendsuspensions.com with any questions, we also have a full specs list on those items at www.legendsuspensions.com
My 2016 ultra low has a 12” shock I want more suspensions travel but no more seat hight I ride two up most of the time would 13” b to high for my self cause am at my limit to foot ground level?
Hello Johndrake1966.
If you have 12" shocks now, our 12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" while seated, due to the 1/2" of suspension sag.
Our 13" shocks at their lowest point will sit at 12" while seated with the max sag of 1"
One of the best ways to see what works best for you is to sit on your bike with normal riding clothes and gear. and have someone measure from the center to center on your shock bolts and see where you are at. This will let you know if you prefer lower or the same height shocks. The only time 13" shocks really are taller than 12" is when you are off the bike, they will sit about 12-1/2" or so. but when you set the spring for your setup as soon as you sit down the shocks will compress to the 12" point.
We hope this answers your questions, if you would like further assistance, please check out our website chat feature or email servie@legendsuspensions.com
Thank you.
When you go from 12" on Road Glide to a 13". Do you have to get different or longer springs for front?
12" stock shocks do not have much for suspension sag due to the one size fits all weight range they are made for. They tend to sit right about 12" even when you are seated.
Our 13" shocks will be set to your weight and when run at max suspension sag of 1" the shocks will be right at 12" for ride height. This puts you in the middle of the 3" of suspension travel the 13" shocks have and allows your wheel to move up and down correctly for your weight range.
Our 12" shock will sit at 11.5"
Our 13" shock can sit as low as 12"
Both can use either stock front suspension or something like our Standard height Axeo.
If you have any additional questions, we would be more than happy to help. We offer a live chat feature on our website or please email service@legendsuspensions.com
I have a 2019 FLHXS. I,m 5'11", 200lbs, 30" inseam. My current shocks measure 12". I have a CVO heated seat on the bike. Do you think I should go with a 12" or 13" stock?
@nickfatibene Good question, If you like where the bike is sitting now and do not want it taller under any circumstances then we suggest sticking to 12" However, our 13" shocks will sit at 12" when seated on the bike with the sag set at 1". The 12" shock will sit more at 11-1/2" while seated with the sag set to 1/2" (which is max for 12")
If you want the bike a little lower than go 12" if you do not mind the bike being maybe 1/2" to 3/4" taller while not seated, than the 13" shocks do offer more suspension travel and a larger range of adjustment. Keep in mind you will never end up with shocks that do not work for you since we can simply get them in for a length conversion if you get 12" and decide you want 13" or the other way around. If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be happy to chat with you in more detail.
Hey I have the 1310 1741 shocks I lost my hardware installed on my 2014 street glide how can I get new hardware ??
Hello Omar, no problem, all of our install guides are listed on our website www.legendsuspensions.com
If you click "products", then "parts and accessories" on our website we list the FL spacer kit there.
All spacer kits come with the install guide in paper form as well.
Please reach out to Customer Service through the website chat feature on the bottom right if you have any troubles at all and they will get you squared away.
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THANK U!!
10.5 inch max overall shock length
Hello, Unfortunately, we do not offer any shocks of this length. Our 12" shocks will compress to 11-1/2" while seated.
Our AIR suspension will compress to 10-1/4" while aired all the way down, but we do not recommend riding it long distances like this.
@@LegendSuspensions I'm 5'7" 320lbs with a 26inch inseam, my factory air shocks on my 2013 Harley SG rattle my old bones, and I feel like I was beaten by a ball bat every time I ride it, had to lower rear of bike 2" touch the ground when stopping, going to try 1200 sportster shocks the softer springs should compress down to the seat height I need, just hoping not to bottom out, for under $50 pr. new, gonna gonna give them a try ")
2015 road king
I’m 6 ft 2
250 lbs, wife 150 lbs, always 2 up
Usually have saddle bags packed and a strap on bag
What size you recommend and heavy duty I presume?
Hey Patrick, The 13" Revo, Revo-A or Revo-ARC are all great and will do the trick fort you, in most cases we would recommend the Heavy duty spring rate for this kind of application.
I have electra glide cvo 2017
I'm only 5ft 5 in my partner 5ft 6in tall. Bike 99% of the time fully loaded and i mean fully loaded, what do you recommend. Thanks looking forward to the reply.
Hey Paul! We would be happy to help. The AIR suspension is always a great option if you need to get super low temporarily, then air it up to a nice comfy ride based on your preference. If you are wanting to stick with coil shocks, the Revo, Revo-A or Revo-ARC will all do the trick. The 12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" when the suspension sag is set at the max 1/2" . Or the 13" will sit at 12" when the suspension sag is set to the max 1". You are looking at 1/2" difference in ride height and for this reason we tend to recommend the 13" shocks since you are getting 1" more suspension travel over the 12", they both ride great but anytime you can add additional suspension travel it lends itself to plushness, which most people want, especially when riding 2-up often.
If your bike has 13" shocks on it now then you can have the best of both worlds, installing the 13" Revo or Revo-A will keep 3" of suspension travel but get you 1" lower than you are now!
We will need some additional information to make sure spring rates are correct for you, we recommend you hop on Legendsuspensions.com and click the chat feature to speak with a Customer Service Techs. They can get you any additional answers on this. Thank you.
So, when you say that the 12” will, with sag, sit you at 11.5”, does that depend on your weight? What if you weigh less than 120 pounds?
Hello, the sag is based on your weight range and you adjust the spring preload to achieve the correct sag, if for some reason you cannot get the correct suspension sag due to being a lighter rider we ask that you contact service@legendsuspensions.com as we may recommend a spring swap.
If you are 120 or less and cannot get that 1/2" mark we offer a 90lb spring rate that will do the trick for you.
I have a lowering bracket on my bike can I still install my Revo As on the bracket or I need to remove it?
Hey Brandon-
With Legend Suspension we do not recommend the use of the lowering blocks.
We recommend getting either a shorter shock to achieve the ride height you are looking for or we recommend adjustable AIR suspension as this will give you the best of both worlds in terms of riding comfortable, then being able to air the suspension down when you need to park, back up or load the bike.
Our AIR suspension will compress to 10-1/4" when aired all the way down.
Depending on your bike, our 12" shocks will sit at 11-1/2" when your suspension sag is set to the max 1/2" sag mark. If you require lower than this, we suggest air shocks.
We understand the need for potentially getting the bike lower, however, lowering blocks will far worse degrade the ride of the bike in most cases where now it is lower but is generally so uncomfortable that it isn't fun to ride anymore.
The AIR suspension corrects this and gives you low when you need it and comfort and performance when you don't need to be low, like a longer ride down the highway and so on.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to check out our live chat feature on our website as it goes directly to a Legend Customer Service Rep. Or please email Service@legendsuspensions.com
@@LegendSuspensions Thanks
I'm doing a street tracker build on a 2003 xlh883 I snagged for free. I'm putting a 19" wheel on the rear and want to know what size shocks I should buy.
Hello, we recommend visiting legendsuspensions.com and checking out our fitment guide that allows you to punch in your bike info and pull up anything that fits your bike.
With changing your front wheel size, exhaust choices, and other variables we recommend checking with your local shop to work out the correct length for rake and trail to ensure the bike is stable.
Changing suspension length or wheel size will need certain length adjustments and correct suspension sag to ensure the bike is sitting correctly and not too tall in the front.
If you have any additional questions please email service@legendsuspensions.com; they would also be happy to help.
@@LegendSuspensions it was the rear
Copy that, our mistake on the misread.
We currently do not offer a rear suspension fitment on this bike back to 2003, the cut off is 2004.
Going from an assumed stock 16" rear wheel to the proposed 19" rear wheel is a good size change and this will impact your rake and trail a good deal, so we would not recommend going super tall on those rear shocks as this will further reduce your rake angle and you may find the bike unstable at higher speeds. especially without a taller than stock front suspension. We do offer a 2+ front suspension for this bike, which requires the purchase of new fork tubes. 26.25" long. But no confirmed rear suspension fitments.
@@LegendSuspensions Thank you for your support! Good tips.
I have to ask... I have a 17 xl1200xc and she sits tall from factory, should I just go with the 14" then?
Great info! I ride long distance and would love to upgrade my suspension but I'm afraid to lose any additional footing. I ride a 22 SGS, I'm 5'5" 150ish lbs, mostly ride solo and I'm not quite flat foot. I believe my stock is 12" so getting 12" legends can possibly bring me down a half inch and provide a more comfy ride?? Is it set at 11.5" or is that with a specific amount of weight on the bike?
Hey @Vanessa, You would be correct, at your weight range you really are not getting any suspension sag on the stock suspension, The Revo or Revo-A in a 12" would allow for 1/2" suspension sag and have you sitting more in the 11-1/2" range and getting you 1/2" lower than you are now. Depending on how much luggage you carry, you are still a "smaller rider" so if you do not carry a lot of gear, we recommend reaching out to our Customer Service Dept Service@legendsuspensions.com. We do offer a lighter than standard spring rate when someone is smaller if they cannot get their suspension sag set on the 110 spring. We offer them the 90# spring. You might need that from the get go. This spring rate is not commercially available so getting the shocks directly from Legend Suspensions in this instance we can build your shocks with those 90# springs right away.
If you were to purchase them at a local shop this is totally fine, but if a spring change is needed you would need to have them sent in to Legend Suspensions for the change. Skipping a step and getting them from us we can get you the 90's right away. Please use our chat feature on our site or email Customer Service and they can 100% get you squared away.
@@LegendSuspensions Thank you so much for the info. I will definitely be reaching out.
Reading this helps me a lot. I am 5’2” 151 lbs. i bought new 22 SGC and notice the rear shock so stiff. I will call legend and talk to customer service about the 90# spring
So the front shocks are always going to be the same height even with an upgrade?
Hello, we offer several different lengths of front suspension depending on your needs and what rear suspension you select.
We offer -1", Standard height and 2+. If you do not know what you want, we recommend checking with your local shop or please email service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be more than happy to help you pick out a setup that works ideal for you.
Hello, my 2019 Sport glide preload is set to min (0). The ride is harsh for solo rider but quite OK while riding with passenger. I conclude that the spring rate is too high for my weight. Would Legend offer softer spring with its 13.5" shock? Thx.
Hello, thank you for your business.
Please email service@legendsuspensions.com and let them know the details of your setup and they would be happy to let you know the options on your bike. As well as possible setup items to doublecheck.
Thank you.
I have a 2007 streetbob and am 5'9 280lbs and run a SDC Pro Series seat. What suspension would you recommend? Thank you
I messaged them directly a few months ago, and at 5'8" 220 they told me 13 inches. I still am not sure if people our height can do 14" flat footed
Not sure if youre still interested in these shocks but im 5’7 145 barefoot and i couldn’t flat foot the 14 inch revos so i had them rebuilt to 13 inch and now it’s perfect. Great for handling as well as still being able to back up and push the bike while sitting on it.
Do you have chrome springs for my chromy ‘01 wide glide?
Hello John, Unfortunately we do not offer chrome springs, or chrome shocks, The only chrome items we offer are handlebar controls for AIR suspension systems.
Not available now on a web, any suggestions.
Here's a question. To which extent should I be careful lifting a mono-shock Rocket R3 that is shaft driven? Do you know if a shaft drive can handle a 1,5 to 2-inch lift?
Hey Jim, we really only deal in Harley and Harley based customs, or some Indian fitments, we would not be able to offer much input for you on this.
@@LegendSuspensions I appreciate an honest answer.
Hi , what about belt adjustment with 14 inch ?
The 14" shocks give the full swing arm range and when installing 14" shocks it is best to review your owner's manual and make sure your you are within in the suggested belt tension range, if you do not have an owner's manual you should be able to call any local shop for this information on your bike.
Tkhs for sharing I have a question ? I had 2014 StreetGlide special my weight is 130lbs can I use 12” or 13” which size is better? Most time I ride solo Tkhs for advice
Hello Vinh Nguyen,
Thank you for the comment. Great question.
On the 14 Street Glide they will come stock with 12" shocks so those will work great for you, they will sit right about 11-1/2" when the suspension sag is set to the max of 1/2" per the install guide.
A 13" shock in most cases will also fit just fine as long as you have the correct space between axle nut and exhaust (depends on exhaust and exhaust cutouts.)
The advantage of the 13" shocks will give you 1" more suspension travel which helps create a bigger sweet spot and larger range of adjustment. The 13" shocks having more travel will also have a bigger sag range, instead of 1/2" like the 12" shocks the 13" shocks will have a 1" sag range.
This means on the 13" shocks they can actually sit as low as 12" while seated on the bike. SO you keep the same 12" height you have now but get a longer shock on the bike with more travel. kind of the best of both worlds.
Main thing to consider is the bike will sit a little bit taller while not seated since the shock is longer. But since the shock is set to your weight Via suspension sag adjustment, when you sit down the shocks will start to compress to that 12" mark.
If you low the height of your bike now and do not under any circumstances want it any taller, then we recommend staying with 12" shocks, if you do not think the slight change will bother you, we recommend the 13" shocks for the advantages we mentioned above.
If you need further assistance, we recommend trying our chat feature at www.legendsuspensions.com or please email service@legendsuspensions.com and we would be happy to get you any additional info you may want or need.
Thank you.
@@LegendSuspensions Tkhs so much for this information one more question If I apply a Rear Lower kid for 2” with 12” Shock I have any problems? Tkhs
Vinh, Sorry for delay, CZcams hid some comments on us.
We generally do not recommend lowering kits with our suspension due to it changing the spring rate and geometry of the suspension. If someone needs lower suspension than what the 12" shocks provide, we recommend AIR suspension for this. It compresses to 10-1/4"
Apologies on the delay.
I'm 5' 7" would the 13inch functional for me and keep me from tippy toeing.
David-
Depending on the shock length you currently have on your bike now, our 13" shocks might get you lower.
For instance if you have something like a Harley Ultra which has 13" shocks, you may not be getting much suspension sag where our 13" shocks would give you 1" of suspension sag and get you lower.
If you have 12" shocks now ( you still more than likely do not get correct sag so you sit close to 12" and our 13" shock would have you sitting about where you are now.
Or a 12" Revo or Revo-A would sit at 11-1/2" and get you right about 1/2" lower than the stock 12"
It is best to measure what shocks you currently have, Also, rest assured with our ability to convert 12" shocks to 13" or 13" to 12" that you will never be stuck with something that just does not work for you. We hope this answers your questions, please reach out to service@legendsuspensions.com if you have any additional questions, we also have a chat feature on our site that will let you instant chat with our Customer Service Team.
@@LegendSuspensions thank you I don't currently have a bike but I plan on getting some of the parts and aftermarket stuff I want prior to making my purchase. Thank you for the quick reponse
Hi, I have a 2021 Street Glide Special and I sit pretty flat footed at 5'9" would the 13" be a better fit that the 12"? I know they give more travel with riding. Thanks
Hey there, thanks for reaching out. We generally steer people to the 13" shock. Why? You're basically getting more shock (travel) for the same amount of money, and your seat height isn't going to change a whole lot. Our 12" shocks are designed to be ridden with one 1/2" of sag, meaning they will sit at an 11.5" bolt to bolt length when the sag has been set properly for the rider/passenger and the rider/passenger is sitting on the bike. Our 13" and shocks are designed to be ridden with 1" of sag, meaning our 13" shocks will measure 12" bolt to bolt when the rider/passenger is sitting on the bike and they are setup properly. The 13 inch shock will be sitting at about stock height.
I have a 2016 Triglide, would a 14 in shock fit?
John, Apologies for the late reply, We do not offer a 14" shock on the Tri-Glide, but we recommend the 13" shocks with our lift brackets which are 1.25" so this will get you where you need to be.
What length do you recommend for a new '24 Street Glide?
You can run 12" or 13" on the new Street Glide, it really comes down to preference.
12" shocks sit at 11-1/2" with 2" of travel
13" shocks sit at 12" with 3" of travel.
So, seat height is about 1/2" difference and you gain 1" on the 13", that is why we tend to recommend the 13" for the extra travel.
What’s the $1200 difference?
Hi. I have a 03 wide glide. What hight would you recommend for my bike? I'm not wanting to change the hight only increase the performance. Thanks
Hello thanks for reaching out! We generally steer people to the 13" shock. Our 13" and shocks are designed to be ridden with 1" of sag, meaning our 13" shocks will measure 12" bolt to bolt when the rider/passenger is sitting on the bike and they are setup properly. Because a stock shock doesn't have very much sag or "give" when your sitting on the bike, your 12" shock may not be sitting much lower than 12" when your weight is on the bike. For example, you may have a 12" shock on your bike, and that shock may only sag 1/4" or not sag at all meaning, with you sitting on the bike, you may have an 11.75" or 12" bolt to bolt measurement. In this scenario, if you were to go with our 13" shock, your seat height would remain relatively unchanged, once you have adjusted the sag to 1" and you would ultimately end up with more travel.
I have a 2017 HD Ultra Limited… should I go with air or not??
Hey Guy, there's a lot that goes into the difference between air and coil. It all depends on the type of riding you are doing, ease of adjustability and so on. We have a video that actually explains the differences between the two and helps you decide what's best for you. czcams.com/video/wgRrElhHQHc/video.html
$1,000 per inch...ahahahaha Yeah Sure!
Tengo legend 1310. 1210 y están tirando aceite por arriba se pueden repara o tendrán garantía gracias
Hola luis,
Lamentamos escuchar esto, podemos repararlo por usted, envíe un correo electrónico a
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I have 13" on 01 glide, always riding 1 up, could I go with the 12"?? Thx.
Hey Paul, thanks for reaching out and leaving a comment. You can definitely go with a 12 inch shock. But if you want the most amount of suspension travel, the 13 inch would be the route to go. When the sag is set on the 13 inch shock, you will be sitting at 12 inches anyway because we recommend a 1 inch of sag.
I've got a 2019 iron 1200. Do I need to modify it anything in the belt in order to put a 14in?
Hey thanks for reaching out. With this question, could email service@legendsuspensions.com and they will help you with all the options. Thank you!
What size shock r on the 2023 cvo road glide
Those bikes are coming with a 13" shock.
Do you have one for the super meteor 650?
Unfortunately, we do not at this time. Sorry.