Vast improvement over the old stock HD air shocks (only the left side was still holding air). Quick and easy install on my 2009 Road King Classic. He said customer response was more favorable and the riders that went with Progressive usually ended up switching to Legend anyway. Originally looking a Progressive 944s but thanks to the service manager at the local Harley dealership, went with Legend. Can't wait to feel the difference (also replacing stock handlebars with beach bars on a riser). I've never dragged anything on corners-just not that aggressive of a rider. My lift won't fit under the bike after that unless I run the front up on a board, but my feet will sit more firmly on the ground. Phase two of the Road King project is Legend monotone front shocks 1" shorter. The back end is noticeably tighter and more responsive. On test ride around the neighborhood (lots of speed humps) I set the rebound down to 2. I bought the 12" shocks, set the sag to 11.5 with five rotations of the springs. Took longer to assemble the simple lift than it did to swap the shocks. I bought a hydraulic lift at Harbor Freight for $109 with a big platform and tie down hooks. All I can say is the product is topnotch and worth every penny, just wish that I would've installed these sooner, pony up the money and get yourself some!! Our combined weights are 320# and ran the factory settings from Legend. After reinstalling the bags I went for a quick solo rip, the ride was day and night difference over stock shocks! Later that day the wife and I went on a 3 hour ride, she immediately noticed how much smoother the ride was and no harsh bottoming out. Install was extremely quick and easy, setting the sag was quick as well. I chose to mount up the lower portion on both sides first and adjust my lift to line up the top eyelets. Getting to the install-grab some blue Loctite before hand as you will need it. Comparing the Legend shocks to the OEM Harley shocks I could tell things are looking up for my rides. Upon opening up the box and checking out the shocks, the finish and quality are top notch. The shocks came packaged extremely well and shipped out lightning fast. Chose the 13" even though I'm a short bastard figuring it might help the ride. Purchased the 13" shocks for my 2017 Street Glide Special. You better bet your ass I'll be placing an order soon. I have only one regret.not purchasing the front suspension. With riding season in full swing I can't wait to get back out of the road and run these shocks through its paces. The short jaunt back to Newcastle from Sturgis gave me a good feel of what this suspension is capable of. I'm lousy at remembering names, but I guarantee I will recognize their faces if I saw them again. The tech walked me through set up and adjustments for both solo and 2-up application. We were greeted with knowledgeable and helpful staff from the selection process to purchasing and scheduling, to the day of the install. The suspension far exceeded my expectations, but the customers service is "Bar-None" Grade A+++. Prior to coming to Legends, I did my research on Legends and your competitors, and I must say, I selected the best. I made a purchase that day and set up an appt for the next day. I was impressed and was sold on the product. I spoke to a young man who shared his knowledge of Legends suspension. I was staying with w/ friends in Wyoming, so on our way to Sturgis we stopped into Legends on Wednesday.
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