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[mikie3737]

hello all. I have a 2013 cvo king, I am close to 300 lbs, I was never able to get the stock rear shocks dialed in. I ended up putting legend air shocks and a air lift wireless compressor set up. I really love the idea of raising and lowering the bike, but the ride in the rear is still horrible. I tried everything. I run the shocks at 100 psi and it still feels like every tiny bump I run over I feel it. these are not the legend aero shocks but still for over a grand in shock alone it should take bumps a little better. will someone convince me on the Monroe home made air ride? I hear nothing but good things about this set up. I also have a 2004 ultra and that bike rides over the bumps like a caddy !!! stock air shocks also !!! thanks for any feedback, ride safe, Michael.

[Cat Eye]

Have looked at Ohlins?
I just installed the HD-159. They come with a preload spring based on you weight and riding style.

Amazing difference from the stock HD premium that came with my 15 SG.

[mikie3737]

yes I read a lot of good thing about the ohlins. I would like to stay with a air ride so I have the option to air down the back end for easy exit from the bike.

[FLSTFI Dave]

I am using Ohlin HD-159 on the back of my 13 CVO King.  I just love them, went with 13 inch length not the low 12inch they use on CVO's other than Ultras.  More travel gives better ride and more lean angle. 

[Cat Eye]

yes I read a lot of good thing about the ohlins. I would like to stay with a air ride so I have the option to air down the back end for easy exit from the bike.

Sounds like you might have the best option out there seeing you want the drop suspension.

At the 100 psi, what is the sag when you sit on the bike?  Rule of thumb is that it should be 1/3 of the total shock stroke.

[mikie3737]

cat eye, this is were im am confused. I put 100 psi in and when I sit on the bike there is like no movement down, its like a rock. lets say I air them up to 80psi, than it is like riding on a hard tail. I mean I really feel everything. I tried all pressures and have no luck. just not happy at all. ps, when I do put in like 80 psi, yes I do get some downward movement but like I said, It feels like I have no shocks at all, even a little crack in the pavement I feel it bad.

[grc]

I'm not familiar with the air shocks you're using, but your post isn't the first one I've seen complaining about ride quality with those shocks.  What does Legend say the operating pressure range should be? 

Jerry

[Mikey]

I have a 15 RoadGlide Ultra that I installed the Monroe conversion. I found that you really need a gauge to adjust while in flight. My set up doesn't lift the bike until 80 psi. and I do not get any sag. For two up (about 300 lbs.) I have to have a least 125 psi on the gauge. The pressure changes as the weight increases on the bike. They ride as good as the stock HD shocks. The biggest problem I have is with leak down in the shocks. I am fixing to put the 3rd shock on the right side. They say this is not a normal problem so I am giving them one more chance. Being able to lower the bike is why I put them on and they do that part.

[mikie3737]

jerry, I never found any info on legends web site. I guess I would have to call tech support. again though, I went through all pressures with no luck.
mikey, I think I am going to try that Monroe conversion. I did a lot of reading this morning and mostly good stories with them. I thank all for the input.

[Cat Eye]

jerry, I never found any info on legends web site. I guess I would have to call tech support. again though, I went through all pressures with no luck.
mikey, I think I am going to try that Monroe conversion. I did a lot of reading this morning and mostly good stories with them. I thank all for the input.

You might want to give legend a call.
From what I’ve heard there customer support is pretty good....sounds like
something not working correctly.

[grc]

You might want to give legend a call.
From what I’ve heard there customer support is pretty good....sounds like
something not working correctly.

I was thinking the same thing.  I looked on their site and the technical details just weren't there (and they should have full specs IMHO).   I'd call them, let them know what problems you're having, and ask for assistance.

Btw, who installed the shocks?  The reason I ask is that they have a big warning about NOT adding air to the new shocks with the shock fully extended and not bearing weight, like what would happen if they were pressurized with the bike sitting on a lift.  Doing so can damage the air bags.

Jerry

[FlaHeatWave]

hello all. I have a 2013 cvo king, I am close to 300 lbs, I was never able to get the stock rear shocks dialed in. I ended up putting legend air shocks and a air lift wireless compressor set up. I really love the idea of raising and lowering the bike, but the ride in the rear is still horrible. I tried everything. I run the shocks at 100 psi and it still feels like every tiny bump I run over I feel it. these are not the legend aero shocks but still for over a grand in shock alone it should take bumps a little better. will someone convince me on the Monroe home made air ride? I hear nothing but good things about this set up. I also have a 2004 ultra and that bike rides over the bumps like a caddy !!! stock air shocks also !!! thanks for any feedback, ride safe, Michael.

You might consider calling Legend and going to their Front Cartridges, I realize that you think the problem is in the rear (and it may well be?) but sometimes it's in the front, being mis-matched...

For any good suspension, the Front & Rear have to play well together...

[Pymie]

I have/had installed Monroe's on a 2009 CVO and found that 60 psi is the max for the shocks. Trick is to laid up and extend the shocks to half height ONLY. I have blown out a shock by extending too far. BSR loves the lower to mount/dismount.

[Rooster]

Check out Dirty Air. They have several setup's. They have the Monroe type shocks in 13" and 14". I have the old Legend shocks and the up/down buttons on the handle bars. My biggest problem was not the down but slowwwww back up. The Dirty Air fast up rear package did it for me. I also used the 1/4" tubing. The hardest part was hiding the parts. Anyway just took a little playing with the switches as I barely have to touch the up and bam. Great for dropping at traffic lights and instantly back up instead of waiting for them to slowly come up. If I didn't already have the old Legends I would have opted for the 13" shocks they offer as the 14" I would fall over as I have short legs. I did however pump them up to much a couple of times and could barely touch my toes. Also I no longer have leak down which I had before. Although when I get off I just drop them. The bigger compressor and small holding tank made the difference. Funny part was the first time I aired them up the bike came up so suddenly bout knocked me down. 

[mikie3737]

thank you all for the input. I am going to go with the Monroe and give it a shot. for that amount of mony if its a fail im not out a lot. if it is still not good, I will be going with the ohlins that every says are great. thanks again.