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Dude, you have explained the A & ARC so much better than the guy at Legend's TH-cam.... Sold. Just ordered my ARCs
Adam, for what Harley charges we should not have to re engineer the whole damn suspension! After all, we are talking about Harley’s top of the line touring bike! Indian got it right, right out of the box! Mono shock long travel Fox shock, LED lighting, remote locking bags, riding modes, better balanced frame with low slung seating position, power windshield... and now a new 122 Horsepower liquid cooled motor ALL STANDARD! You just can’t ignore Indian these days! If Harley isn’t looking out for me, why should I look out for them? I am going with a brand that has it all figured out and engineered IN...That is Indian at this time. Maybe Harley should be paying more attention to improving their touring line instead of pushing a politically correct $33,000 ( taxes and fees) electric motor scooter! Sorry Adam, no sale on the Harley until they catch up with Indian! Ahhhh competition in America! I love it!
Boy I totally agree $35,000 you should not have to do anyting my only problem Indian no dealer Network they could fold in a year
jim wortham Jim, it is obvious Indian/Polaris is in the motorcycle business for long term and not going anywhere. Look at the advanced tech they are investing in and they are very diverse producing all kinds of motor sport products.
I think you should visit a Polaris store and walk through their product lines...they are well spread out in the motor sport world and have a very committed racing program and completely dominate the flat track circuit taking 1,2,3,4,5,6 place! No one is touching them! And now a liquid cooled 122 horsepower touring bike, Indian is not sitting on their hands and is steadily grabbing market share, and that is freaking Harley Davidson out! These days, people want value and innovation combined with a rumbling classic motorcycle design which includes a powerful fire breathing internal combustion engine! Not a electric motor scooter which reminds many people of a $33,000 wheelchair!
They have almost 200 dealers. Could they use a few more? Absolutely! But they don’t need the level of over saturation HD has. Does Chicago land area really need 30+ HD dealers? 4 Indian dealers in that same area is fine. Check out the video by Gears and Gadgets on this topic and you’ll see that there are plenty of Indian dealers and the brand is getting stronger.
I like that Mancuso sticker on that side cover
Great advice!!!
Adam what tires do you recommend for those long haul rides?
Greg Durkee I’m a metzler fan myself
I agree. Metzlers ride like you have a sport bike in corners. Other tires might last a few thousand miles longer, but nothing compares to Metzlers.
@@adamsandoval I also am a Metzler fan. I have been running the ME 888 for quite some time now and love them.
Very informative video 👊🏽🙌🏽👊🏽
And you’re reppin’ the Sandoval name 🤙🏽
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Keep up the good work! Waiting to see when they put that new Indian engine in the chieftain dark horse might have to trade my 18 SGS in for the 120hp and upgraded frame and suspension
If ya want to go fast in corners just buy a crotch rocket. Harley or a Polaris wont hang lol. And you will save thousands.
9mm james I’ve out run my fair share of rockets out there.
lol yeah right
How did you ride it to Hawaii ?
Front suspension on my old EG Is crap.
Why don't you see if you can make that unneeded 'music' between segments even LOUDER compared to the rest of the video?
As some other posters said, it is shameful that we have to do these expensive upgrades to a already way overpriced vehicle. 2020 and we still have to put LED lighting into the directionals ourselves. SMH. I am HD thru and thru, but it is getting ridiculous how they neglect the important stuff and instead charge the hell out of you to have parts that were once chrome, painted black instead. Sad. Good info on the suspension stuff tho Adam. Thanks
The Indian challenger will be a game changer
Very well put, Wayne Siminski
@@snackpack7001 yes sir
So will the Goldwing and the BMW but I would not by any of them. I love my Harley-Davidsons plural, and all of the choices that are available. Compation makes America great.
@@jbwildhogs102966 I have 4 bikes 3 HD and a BMW
I don't care what brand you have .. Adding some bright LED brake lights on the back .. I put Ardmore on my was not cheap $200.00 but cars can see it pretty well ..
Mike Skidmore I agree!
@@adamsandoval Here it is mount on your License Plate bracket
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For what we spend on a Poulan bagger you should not have to do all that suspension crap
Amen anyone spending Thirty Grand on a motorcycle should not have to do that expensive upgrade
How about Harley just giving us a longer travel suspension. Harley has been building bikes got a long time and piss poor suspension has always been an issue. When you spend 30 to 40k on a bike it shouldn’t ride like shit and you shouldn’t have to spend thousands more to half way fix it. Legend only half way fixes the problem. We still want 2.5” or so longer travel.
I solved my suspension problem. I painted 250 pound limit for passenger 😁😂👍
Seems abit high
@@Transphoenixbiker BY 100 pounds
How about the crappy stock seat that comes with every HD touring bike, so I just spent $30K on a new 2019 Road Glide Special for which I need to spend another $550 on top for a damn good seat, Why Harley, Why all that greed. For what I paid, I would expect a much better product from Harley, what a shame!
That's a common complaint, the seat. Have you checked out my new ASR seat? ciro3d.com/products/asr-seat-by-ciro%C2%AE
Can’t agree on the frame. It’s the most rigid frame Harley has ever built. However the rear suspension is sub par. Pretty sad when you buy a motorcycle that is between 20-30k and have to buy a set of shocks that are another thousand dollars. There are great options out there ie. Legend, Russ Wernimont, etc. snowmobiles have had this tech for years.
Mike Danaher best they made it not that metal still has way to much flex for me.
I agree that the legend shocks are much better than stock. But have no choice but to up grade because I have to lower the seat height because of my leg length. I am not blaming HD because they don't make a stock bike to fit me. So if you have no choice you might as well spend the your money on the best products available.
"I'll always be a Harley guy..." Rides Indians now😂
How's the kit on Ashley's bike doing?curious about your opinion
I have a 2013 Ultra Limited. I installed a set of Pro Action coil over rear shocks this summer. It was the biggest improvement I ever made to the bike. I plan on installing a front end kit next summer by Pro Action. There world headquarters is 15 miles from were I live in Beaver Falls Pa.
First thing I did on my new 2019 Road Glide Special, Legends Revo rear shocks and AXEO front forks. I do agree with the comments about having to upgrade should we really have to do that on a 27K motorcycle? I don’t think we should but if you want a decent ground hugging ride you have too it would be nice if Harley would listen and start adding some quality suspension.
HD is not alone on this issue. Gold Wings since 2001 also frequently have their suspensions upgraded by Traxxion Dynamics.
I have the same bike. How much of an improvement did you see with the new suspension? Did you go with the 13inch shocks or stay with the 12’s?
I'll say it again. So long as customers buy crap, H-D will sell crap.
bobberguy1 well then what does that say about you? One who knowingly buys crap repeatedly seems to be a sucker.
@@jimbeam4111 I stayed with 12" revo shocks I did not go to the Revo A. I am on the short side 5'7" so I didn't want to go higher. It was a notable improvement over stock. The rear made a much bigger difference than front, there was an improvement with the AXEO but not as much as I expected but still better than stock. It is more stable in turns for sure.
Hey Adam, did that little dog that was chasing the chickens ever find his way back to the owners? It was great meeting you last week
Todd V sure did. I caught it and held it till they got back from dallas
@@adamsandoval Awesome, good to hear. That pup has a story to tell!
If you want superior suspension performance and want to stay loyal to HD, the Pan America and upgraded Low Rider S/ST are calling your name…
Suspension is a minefield of a topic and most bikes out there can benefit from an upgrade. Thing is, Harley put the cheapest shit they can get away with on their bikes and especially the baggers. Everyone I’ve spoken to in the UK with one complains about it. One shouldn’t have to be looking to shell out a further $£1000 on a $£25k+ motorcycle just to make it fit for purpose. I love the the Road Glide and the fact that it says Harley Davidson but I’d buy an Indian Chieftain Dark because it rides properly straight out of the box. Less chance of it lunching it’s engine too.
The frame flex is necessary for a large displacement flywheel engine. If the Harley engine was solid mounted it would beat you to death.
I wanted to lower my FLHP and get alittle better ride so I tried a pair of strutmaster Air shocks to replace my factory 13" airshocks. I'm happy so far.
unfortunately my Carving days are over. I just cruise along these days.
Other premium companies offer electronic suspension. You push a button for how many people, how many bags, then sport, cruising , etc. I have electric suspension on my super duke GT sport tourer. It is so smooth and relaxing. No bumps!!! My Super Duke GT is half the cost of a Harley and it has traction control and cornering ABS which are important with a lot of weight. It it calculating hundreds of times a second, rebound and compression for the best ride.
I just put Legends on my 2010 RG and wasn't sure they would be better enough than my Progressives to validate the cost ... They are.
Why don’t you upgrade your frontend suspension? Last year i upgraded to Wilbers suspension, and i comes with a complete kit for both ends. Bike was a complete new bike. Rear suspension automatic levels depending on the weight you add on your bike.
I still don't understand why in thwe world HD had not gone to a Mono-Shock system on all their bikes. I've been riding HD's for years and have probably owned 15 HD's... The suspension on every one of them has been bad to say the least!
Great thing about Harley’s is there are many company’s that make upgrades just for Harley’s the most customizable bike out there 18 sgs put money into amps upgraded speakers chrome if I had a few grand I’d do shocks forks stage 3 something to dream about and work towards
I'm old enough to be your dad and have been riding longer than you are old, but I would not consider you a "kid" by any stretch of the imagination.
Great video. I like that you discuss handling, your experiences that have led you to were you are etc. Some folks spend top dollar on a bike polish it daily and ride it once in awhile. It is refreshing to see this video, some dust and dirt and quality parts. I have never purchased a single vehicle truck, car or bike that didn’t need upgrades. Thanks for the info and keep it going.👍
Suspension is everything along with frame alignment and frame strength the ability to work all together is a thing of beauty and a rider's dream.Godspeed to you in your endeavors out in the world and on the road!
NICE Advise, Ill Continue to Watch, Id be a Nuckle head if I didn't. Keep it headed this way your tips.
Japanese and European bikes have had remote reservoirs since like 1980 ... So Adam rode from Harley Dealer to Harley dealer but did not say how many repairs ne needed above and beyond welds and brackets ect .. quite a few new tires..
Thanks for all you do Adam. Good advice isn't cheap. I know you went through a lot to learn what you just shared in 10 minutes or less, heck yeah I appreciate it.
I upgraded mine but I put use shocks on but they were a lot bigger in diameter but the same highth.the other shocks were rusted and look ugly.
1st off, you are on a bagger, not a crotch rocket. Carving canyons isn't what they are, going fast isn't what they do. Next for years I bitched about Harley brakes. They have finally upgraded those but in reality Harley made a shit ton of money selling after market parts. If you look at Harley and they sales, they make more money selling shirts and all the extra crap then they do off selling bikes. So is Harley going to jump on fixing the suspension? No, because they hope you come in and spend money upgrading to their junk Screaming Eagle crap, that pretty much nobody does because most people are smart enough to go to Legends, Vance and Hines and so on. Just like it took 20 years to get better breaks, it will take years to update most things. Look they just sucked you into spending thousands to go to a stage 3 kit in your motor that could have been put in there to begin with. So if you want an aluminum frame, you want to bury your bike into the corners , by a crotch rocket built for it. That's what new riders don't seem to understand. Why Harley isn't for most young guys. Cost is one. 2 going fast and stomping corners isn't a Cruiser thing. Make up your mind what you truly want out of a bike. Buy one or the other. Or get both and choose the bike for the ride you want. But quit whining about my bike won't do what it wasn't designed to do.
Kenneth Law I think you need to get around some more bikes of today brother. Right now building baggers that rip is the next big thing. I have a couple baggers that I can lay into any canyon road.
@@adamsandoval brother, I'm older them you are. We built street glides out of bikes before anyone knew what the hell they were called. I have several bikes of my own. Call it what you want, but the reality is if you want to go fast and carve canyons, get the bike that is built for that shit. I don't know how many idiots I have heard complain over the years because they got off their rocket, to hear them complain because they are complete morons and try to ride their Harley like a rocket. Always bitching. Oh the piece of shit blew up, I can't push it on the corner. Yeah ya dumb shit, it isn't made to turn 10 thousand RPM and you blew it up. Then you bitch and cry to everyone and tell them what a piece of shit Harley is. That's where you get all the disillusioned people out there talking shit about how Harley leaks oil and they are always broke. Really because I have an Evo, that I have owned since almost new and all I have ever done is a voltage regulator in like 23 years. I also have a shovel that I haven't put much into either. It's not the bike 90 percent of the time, the the idiot on top of it. Then they listen to guys like you that want to tell them what there bike isn't. It's not made for that stuff, it wasn't it's design to start with. Just because guys are trying to make the bike do it, and are getting away with it. Will never make that bike be designed for it. I work in a metal fab shop and I can tell you that if you want an aluminum frame that is as strong as steel and then make that bike handle the way you want it to. All out of a union company you better be prepared to add another 10k onto the price of a bike that is already to high priced for most. That's why Harley isn't selling to the youth. I'm a Harley guy and that's all I will ever ride. But when you tell the youth of today they are going to spend 30 to 40k for a bike that doesn't handle doesn't stop and doesn't go fast. Buy they can buy a Honda for 20, what do you think they will buy? Buell didn't die because he built a terrible bike. It died because everyone could buy a bike that does twice what his bike would do for less money. Harley is doing it again. Same with Beull. They are making electric bikes that have no real purpose to the guy that really wants to ride because you can't go over 100 miles and then charging way more then the average person will ever spend to putt around town. It's a novelty at best. You can blow smoke up people's ass all you want and call it sunshine but people that are really true riders will always buy the bike that fits the purpose they bought it for. The rest of you are just posers.
ASR staying true to the mission of helping Veterans and enhancing the motorcycling lifestyle. Keep rock’n it brother.
Achilles' heel is the saying not Achilles' tendon. "According to a myth arising later, his mother had dipped the infant Achilles in the river Styx, holding onto himby his heel, and he became invulnerable where the waters touched him-that is, everywhere except the areas of his heel that were covered by her thumb and forefinger." From Wikipedia
Went with Ohlins HD-044....Huge improvement.
Adam is right on. Suspension is important ! Adam carries a lot of extra weight on long road trips. Not like some of us ! In the old days we say “ T T-en “ ( Tavern To Tavern ) not going to far !!! I ride a 1997 Roadking ...21” stock air on front. Rear I made brackets for 10” coil overs, welded on and move forward 4” on the swing arm . Moved 5” on top forward, made new fender struts for old style “ Hinge Fender “ . 1970’s look. Stiffer swing arm bushings. Rico from Arizona “Ride Tight, Be Safe “ 😎🌵🌴🇺🇸🇺🇸
Carlrico parrish very cool👊🏽
hey Adam. check out the 36 Saloon in Rockville, IN!!!
im looking at a 2019 Road Glide special and he added the lower fairings and tour pack to it. Considering that we ride 2 up a lot of the time, and will be packing heavy, would you recommend a go with a set of the remote res shocks with adjustability? One big question I have is this....if I do that like you recommend, will I throw things off if I cant afford to do the front suspension upgrades? I don't think you talked much about that in this video.
You can do the back and front separately but having the front done does make a noticeable difference. I would hate to ride without my legend suspension upgrades 💯
Running progressive 444s way better than stock and want a set of revo a for my 18 sgs will probably be next yr when I can get a set everyone that has them says there great and comfortable too 👍
I don't trust anyone who wears sun glasses inside. beside how stupid it looks.
Agree that rear suspension is the most important upgrade. Shouldn't have to be, but it is.
I sure don't get why anyone would custom build a hard tale but the Chopper guys still like them Obviously more simple
I bought a Road Glide CVO 2019 Mako Shark Fade, Awesome bike after riding a Road King for years. The FIRST thing I noticed was the suspension SUCKS. I have to put something on and need advice The Three I hear is Ohlins, progressive and Legends.....None are very cheap but I only want to do this once. HELP.
If it's not too late... I run progressive 944s on my e.g. , but I recently hopped on my buddy's 19'cvo roadglide. He's running some ohlins (not sure what model). I thought my suspension was great until I hopped on those. I think my next will be the ohlins.
LOL! Overloaded chassis.
The manufacturer puts a GVWR on a bike for a reason.
Since the Evo days, Harley upgraded the frames on the touring bikes.
Oh, to put it mildly, a Harley Davidson is a touring bike, not a performance bike or a crotch rocket.
Improving the suspension on any bike is a great thing.
Michael Barras guess all those performance baggers are just stock baggers? 😂
@@Deaddriftbum give me a break man!
Performance Baggers have engine upgrades and some kind of suspension upgrade. They are still "Touring Bikes".
They will never carve the twisties like a Sport bike will though. No matter how you try! 🤪😂
It's like catch me if you can!👍
@@michaelbarras6950 could not agree more. They are called Gezer bikes for a reason. We would like to ride them like we used to on the sport bikes. Lol 😂
@@michaelbarras6950 A Harley rider dragging his knew @ 2:12 I will find more the guy is Awesome also saw a chopper
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Good stuff. I’ve never noticed any issues with the frame, mounting, effecting performance. No doubt for those of us taking 500, 600+ mile a day road trips, I certainly enjoy upgraded suspension. I just don’t like the mounting of those bottles on the back above my bags; I’d prefer them out of sight. Aside from that, just give me a Stage IV Kit, V&H true duals and go ride my a** off.
I upgraded my 2012 Ultra Limited rear suspension with a set of Super Shoxs and I noticed a huge improvement in the rideability of the bike on the very first ride. Everybody gets a bike and wants to change the air cleaner, pipes, mufflers, and other items, I would absolutely advise against all of that until the suspension is upgraded. Best money I've spent thus far on my bike.
These guys are great
I've had my 98 FLHP for 22 years. I got rid of the stock shocks long ago. Went with progressive shocks and springs. Eventually added a brace to stiffen the transmission to frame which eliminated twist when cornering. You'd think a touring bike would come with great suspension from the factory but they don't.
That’s the truth
The new ones don't weave and wobble. Think they fixed that circa 2009.
As to shocks, they do two things.
1. The spring stores and releases energy.
2. The dampers dissipate energy.
The idea is to have enough spring and compression damping to keep you from bottoming out and enough rebound damping to rid the shock of energy so it isn't bouncing around at the top of the stroke. Too much and the shock packs and the tire won't stay on the ground.
Got my follow bub. I'm getting a new bike and been digging into suspension upgrades and had it narrowed down to a couple(legends being one). Now I know which ones I'm going for. How do I decide if I need the arcs? I'm a big guy, didn't know if a longer(14") heavy duty would be good enough for the resiovior was something I should go with. Then I worry about mounting positions. With your setup, can you put a backrest or tour pack on?
I’m glad you found the channel and follow. My best advice would be to contact legend suspension directly. They will be able to help get you the exact ride you’re after.
I can have my tour pack and backrest on
I get lots of harley hate for my M8.
Guys say “I’ll put my stage 2 103 twin cam up against that M8 . Finally I said “phuck it line up”.
I dusted that 103. Why they hate for the☺️M8?
🤷♂️ haters gonna hate
I traded my 2019 Sport Glide for a 2019 CVO Street Glide, and Sport Glide was much smoother ride!
Got to say I love my Sport Glide too. Great ride all around
Softail master race fam.
I'm on a 2018 RGS. But coming from Choppers n older Softails I'm pretty comfy.
Can you still put a tour pack on with the those reservoirs there?
Derick Dandy yes I sure can
Love it!
Have been missing ya brother...how is it going...good I hope.
Harley does a lot of things right, but, as you said, seats & suspensions ain’t one of ‘em! I just upgraded to Legend Revo As and come springtime, I’m going to have my seat redone with gel & memory foam. Thanks for your great videos!
I love my legend upgrades!
Excellent summary…. Awesome data !!
So true why Harley don't put the right suspension on these expensive motorcycles is stupid. It truly sucks that you spend 30,000 plus and need to do more to make it ride right. Great video man
I agree
( New Rider, since 2017) Thanks! I'm a big guy, so Bottoming out is a Regular occurrence - I'll check this out!!
Quality information and advice on the suspension issues when riding those long miles. I guess your wearing the sunglasses inside because the moonshine has desensitized your eyes. JK, nice vblog, so come on what's in the Jar, you said don't ask which is just an invitation to ask. Missed you over the last few days, what day's your surgery.
graham johnson Haha. Exactly. Looks like it’s Nov 15th
great video. thank you, ride safe Brother
Adam, I was just wondering if you had to change suspension on your Indian ???
Mark Whitmarsh I have not. But I would consider it to test some out. But it does not feel as needed
@@adamsandoval thank you
Headin out on my/our first long bike trip on a 2015 FLHXS. I can already tell that the stock (air adjust) shocks tend to bottom out on those deep cup style bumps (when a passenger is on). I've really been wondering what is out there that can even out the ride when runnin with the extra weight. Great information and appreciate you putting this together. Keep er between the lines and the shiney side up!!
Check out Suspension Technologies. Great shocks. I had them installed in 2012 on my 2007 CVO Ultra after a long trip to Montana.
I had my luggage and wife on the bike. The stock air shocks are crap.
With the ST rear shocks and Progressive Mono Tubes in the forks, my bike rides line it is on rails.
Good luck!
Good stuff! I’m a well travelled nutcase as well! Legend suspension YES! I’ve owned a standard as well. RoadKing etc. I have downgraded to a 2019 Sportglide. Awesome suspension play. Lighter bike. Very easy maneuvering almost anywhere. I learned how to travel lite over the years.
I have a stage 3 2003 ultra and I get the rear wobble on the highway at 80mph plus looking into the legend suspension for sure
undoubtedly, you’ll notice a difference in handling immediately
How about a tour around the shop ? Looks like some project bikes or cool collectors stuff
Adam is an Iron Butt ..
And the next most important accessory ... cool sounding slip-ons! jk How was Galveston, any video?
S Defiel that’s next weekend 😉
ADAM, JUST FINISHED YOUR BOOK. DO YOU PLAN A VOLUME 2? WOULD LOVE TO GET THE INSIDE LINE ON YOUR NEXT TWO YEARS ON THE ROAD. IF THIS VIDEO WAS RECORDED TODAY, WE HERE IN NEW ORLEANS ARE GETTING THE SAME RAIN. GALVESTON NEXT WEEKEND , FROM WHAT I GATHER ON YOU TUBE. HOPE THE SHOULDER AND NECK TREAT YOU "OK". ?? WHEN IS YOUR SURGERY SCHEDULED ?? WILL BE IN PRAYER FOR YOU. WHICH CHARITY ARE YOU WORKING MOST CLOSELY WITH THESE DAYS? M/C MISSIONS OR IS IT STILL THE VFW KIDS? WAITING ON MY "THE AMERICANS" PATCH, AND JUST PUT THE SAME STICKER ON MY HELMET. I'VE BEEN RIDING FOR OVER 46 YEARS, WE TOOK OUR HONEYMOON ON A 350 HONDA 300 MILES TO PANAMA CITY. RECENTLY TRADED MY '18 ROAD KING IN ON AN '18 FREEWHEELER ( 2 KNEE REPLACEMENTS) . THE SOLID REAR AXLE MAKES FOR A BIT OF A ROUGH RIDE, ANY HINTS ON AFTERMARKET REAR SHOCKS?? WELL ENUFF FOR NOW. TAKE CARE, GOD BLESS. -- DAN
I do not have a Harley but I would like to upgrade my system front forks rear suspension and seems to be nobody has the upgrade for it cuz I have a 80 Suzuki Boulevard
C90 Boulevard
Did you upgrade the suspension on your Indian? Just curious.
I’m in my mid sixties and have legend for Suspension on my street glide.
🤘⚡️🤘 and I thought the most important upgrade was the doo rag.
Nor-Cal Refrigeration & H.V.A.C Maybe for some. Lol
Last year I put Legends suspension on my 2011 Ultra Limited. That has been the best upgrade I’ve done, it rides so much better now.
Cool , Thanks for the info, don't own a Harley , have ridden since the early eighty,s more like late seventies. Borrowed a 07 Electra Glide Ultra and rode it a thousand miles to Paris for the parade, had a great ride through rain and strong winds. The one thing about that bike i noticed was the suspension , it bottomed out alot . Other than that the bike did great and we really had a great time . Just one of 3497 !
100% setup is key. I just put FOX on mine and it’s way better 🤟🏾🏍🏍
One of the duel adjustable ones is on sale as we speak at Dennis Kirk's. Looks like nice quality.
just purchased Ohlins HD 044 S36..... will update soon
No update?
So, I'm supposed to put 1200 dollar rear shocks on my 30k motorcycle..? Just asking...😮
Take a ride across the country and then get back to us ...
@@larebear1902 I will. Going to South West in mid summer on Factory shocks. I don't overload my bike so, I should be fine. 🙂
Yep, newer bike are prob better but a lot of model like Streetglide the shocks are 12inch and should be 13. I went 13 inch Legand Rev on my 2013 streetglide and it a million times better.
My question for you on preload is what is your preference when riding the twisties in the mountains. I was out in the smokies around when you were. Riding my 19 ftrxs with the preload set at its highest level. Didnt have any handling issues. Although most of my attention was on the road. Should I maybe been on a lesser setting since it was just me with no passenger or load? Does the preload also affect ride height?
Haven't changed my suspension.
Damn bro-! What do u do for living to find that much time to ride 😏 lucky bastard
He travels the continental US helping Veterans. He gave up his normal life to do what others wouldn't.
Your spot on! I too upgraded my 2019 streetglide. All led lights, air ride , new color match seat, color match inner fairing, speaker lid on saddle bags. Razor tour pack with speakers and chromed out accents to bike. Ride from AZ to Ny every year. Great riding machine. Ride on my friend. 49 yrs pounding pavement.
great info Adam. I ride 2 up with my beautiful bride. I weigh in at 270lb and my wife is about a hundo lighter than me. I worry about getting away from air suspension (gotta take care of mammas butt) even though I get tired of always adjusting the air for comfort. How often do you have to adjust the Legend shocks?
I don't find myself adjusting the preload often but the rebound I play with depending on the ride.
Did you also replace your front forks with Legends?
Dennis Gladwell yes
Do you recommend them as well?
Hey Adam just want to tell ya just last week I changed both front and back shocks with legend and on the back I put the revo arc and what a difference right from the get go. I have to say 90% of the bumps I had with the other shocks ARE GONE. and I haven`t even played with any adjustment yet. Legend has their finger on a great shock and I`m sold and this video tells me I made the right choice. Ride safe Brother... BS
I know thats right!
Without a doubt dont wast your money on the other companies out there. Your better off saving your money keeping your stock shocks until you can afford Legend. Iv tied them all
Adam frame flex is a is also a result if the frame isn't properly welded to cause stress cracks
Bout the only thing I would change on my 17 RGU, is the GPS first, and the HAND angle of the bars.
Would rather use, my Garmin for road trips. Changing the hand angle of the bars will cost 800 to 1000 bucks. That’s horrible. Don’t need or want higher bars. Now that the new infotainment system has come out,,,,,,,,,,,,nothing. The GPS on my bike is TERRIBLE.
For 27,499, and I paid cash. You’d think it would be better. Borderline junk GPS. Frustrating to say the least.
Woofer SD, if you paid that much money in cash, you are a terrible negotiator. I paid less than that, out the door, for a 19 rgs. I don't buy any of their extras. Just the bike. I hope you didn't fall for the extended warranty, tire plan, service plan, etc. You have to be willing to go to other dealers. I went to three different dealers in about 150 mi. radius. Put them against each other.
I should have posted more about my price I paid. Deal started at 27.499. Dealer paid my states, tax title license, also included was destination, dealer prep, and what ever else they tack on. No more money out of my pocket. I wrote the check for 21 something. Not to bad.
Did your bro ever get his bike out of first gear
Yup upgraded to a 2019 Road glide from a 2012 Fatboy mostly due to the old softail suspension or lack there of.
Saw your previous vids on those Legend shocks. Had to save up money 💰 for awhile, boy o boy did they make a difference 👍🏼. Absolutely changed the bike. Did the fork inserts as well. I would also say that upgrade was my #1 upgrade. 2018 Rode Glide Special Black & White. Yes “I bought the damn bike”. Thanks for the previous tips on shocks because it did as you said. Thanks Legend shocks for a great product 👍🏼
Bradley Alexander Glad to hear it and glad your enjoying that ride brother
You know its refreshing to hear someone making a SERIOUS freaking vote for the Legend Revo_A shocks!!! I've been thinking about them on my Dyna FXD - but my mechanic doesnt seem to support a suspension change?
If a suspension upgrade is what you want I'd say do it. I love mine
Recently found this new product and was thinking of goign to them - nice to see the revo arcs are about the same thing
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I've been wanting to get some legends ever since you had yours installed and it lowered it some. I have stubby legs and I think it would help. Lol I just haven't done it yet.
Factory stock Harley shocks are adequate for around town and bar hopping but if your are laying down miles, upgrade that suspension! Best investment you can make. Street and Road Glides come with a shorter shock to give it that lowered look but it comes with a price in comfort and handling. I switched out my factory rear shocks last month for 13" Legend Revo A and did a 800 mile trip in the Ozarks. My review can be found on the Revzilla website for Legend Revo A shocks. I highly recommend them, it made a world of difference.