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  • speed3se
    speed3se
    4 years ago
    Hi all, 
    I have a 2019Roadking Special and wanting to fit legends suspension.   So as l under stand the stock rear shocks are 12".  I don't want to lose ground clearance so do l go with the 12 or 13 revo a.?  The revo arc only come in 13 or 14 inch.  Has any one here fitted these?
    Do l go with the 13" , so when the sag is set , the bike sits the same as the oem height?  I'm want to make the right choice because this stuff ain't cheap.
    Cheers

  • DocGreen
    DocGreen
    4 years ago
    Hey speed3ee, when it comes to suspension get the best you can afford mate, ideally with springs to suit your weight solo and 2up.
    I recently swapped my standard 12" rear shocks for JRi 13" adjustable rears, no regrets. I chose these over the legends as Rob had several spring rates to suit different riders, and they are servicable/rebuildable here in oz. Would have loved a set of Pro Action or RWD rs1 shocks but dearer again once landed.
    With the sag set correctly my bike sits about the same height.
    Plenty of options from Ohlins also. Lots of guys use Howard at Motorcycle Metal in the states.
    The longer the shock, all things equal means more stroke which means a much better ride.
    Good luck
    DocGreen
  • gidgi
    gidgi
    4 years ago
    all that info is on their web site mate, I just bought second hand Revo A, from a site member for my Road king, standard  shock for this model is 12" the legends were 13" & sag down to a bit above 12" they are perfect for stability & comfort ,so many years wasted with inferior progressive shocks. "Easy R" have them I think
  • speed3se
    speed3se
    4 years ago
    Quoting DocGreen on 29 Oct 2020 09:06 PMedited: 29 Oct 2020 09:07 PM

    Hey speed3ee, when it comes to suspension get the best you can afford mate, ideally with springs to suit your weight solo and 2up.

    I recently swapped my standard 12" rear shocks for JRi 13" adjustable rears, no regrets. I chose these over the legends as Rob had several spring rates to suit different riders, and they are servicable/rebuildable here in oz. Would have loved a set of Pro Action or RWD rs1 shocks but dearer again once landed.
    With the sag set correctly my bike sits about the same height.
    Plenty of options from Ohlins also. Lots of guys use Howard at Motorcycle Metal in the states.
    The longer the shock, all things equal means more stroke which means a much better ride.
    Good luck
    DocGreen

    Thanks for the info DocGreen.
  • speed3se
    speed3se
    4 years ago
    Quoting gidgi on 29 Oct 2020 09:15 PM

    all that info is on their web site mate, I just bought second hand Revo A, from a site member for my Road king, standard  shock for this model is 12" the legends were 13" & sag down to a bit above 12" they are perfect for stability & comfort ,so many years wasted with inferior progressive shocks. "Easy R" have them I think

    Thanks gidgi , checked out there website.  Just wanted some real riding experience info.
  • steelo
    steelo
    4 years ago
    Hi Mattt. It was good revisiting your ride thread. I'd love to do something like that. Cheers
  • RSA2020
    RSA2020
    4 years ago
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