Do this if you have a Harley-Davidson Street Glide!
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2020
- The best decision I made was to change the rear shocks on my Harley-Davidson Street Glide. How much better are the Öhlins HD159 shocks over the standard Harley-Davidson Street Glides?
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Man you are not kidding about the suspension on these SG's. I have 2014 SGS I bought 5 years ago and just put on 12 inch bars and legend shocks on the rear and I feel like I am riding a new bike! I should have done this 5 years ago.
I upgraded my rear suspension with Legend. Then later installed Legend on the front. It felt like a different bike. I didn’t realize how bad the stock suspension was. Great vid 👊🤙
Hey tall I bought my 1st street glide 2021 last night because of watching your channel I come through Tennessee all the time I drive a truck now I get the ride eveey now ans again yeah good content from a man with integrity good to see these days Stay safe brother I too am 6' 6 260 pounds
I went with the Legends Revo A on the rear, and I love the way it rides. It absorbs holes and RR tracks, and is so smooth. Like you I went with the 13in shocks and I can feel the difference in handling, lays into corners so much more securely. I’ll probably do the front suspension with Legends this winter.
I had the Progressive suspension on the front of my 13 RG and like it a lot. No wobble at higher speeds and that hard dive the front end does with hard braking also went away. But I will probably do Legends this time to keep the suspension one make.
Thanks for the great videos.
Alright Tall that is a beautiful bike, thank you all the info you give. Stay Blessed My Brother
I installed the Burly Slammer Kit on my Road King. Lowered the bike 1.5 - 2 inches front and rear. Yes I traded cornering clearance for that lowered look.
On my 2014 HD Limited I switched out to the Legends, but this 2019 CVO don’t need any suspension upgrade at all. It ride smooth as silk and absorb bumps very well.
I Put the Legand Revos on my road glide special. The 13 inch shocks have so much more travel than stock. I went from slamming my teeth on every hole in the road to a plush ride. It handles the curves like a dream. I kick myself for not getting them installed when I purchased the bike. Great video - keep up the great work!
Nice vid! I had Legends set up my front and rear with the piggyback system. The difference was not as noticeable as most others have said. I love it but the biggest difference I’ve noticed is reduced shake/wobbling at high speeds. I have a 124 set up and spend a lot of time at high speeds.
Thanks for the info. I went with powder coated forks Legend cartridge shocks in front and REVO-A in the rear. It totally changed the ride for the better. Really noticed it the twisties.
Tall - nice job...2016 street glide special, hard candy custom... I put on Legends in the rear, they are a year used from a road glide. I chromed my lower front forks used heavier fork oil. The Legends are amazing especially here in NY with all our potholes ! Your roads look great in TN. Ride safe.
Added the Legend Revo-A’s to my 19 RGS. Spent last weekend touring the Ozarks in NW Arkansas and the bike was glued to the road. Glad you got yours upgraded and felt the difference. Enjoy.
Your videos are very informative! I’ve had my front and rear shocks changed with Ohlins shocks. There’s a noticeable difference between stock and upgraded shocks. To chrome out your front forks would make your bike stand out.
Nice to see someone from East Tennessee riding the roads that I enjoy riding
A lot of people say you "need" the 13s and I'm sure they're a bit more plush but the 12" Revo A's I put on my 2014 SGS are Amazing. Got to keep the stock ride height and the ride is excellent now. 🤙
I've been through the gorge many times in my truck. I run Omaha to SC often. Got old friends in NC too. Thanks for sharing this video.
One thing that made a big difference for me was to change the fork springs and oil . I went with progressive springs on the front and highly recommend it.
Enjoy watching your channel. Lots of good information, I have a 22 Street Glide Special, with Ohlins HD 044 on the rear - hidden reservoir. I have a bad back, and these have made the ride very enjoyable...
Threw 13" progressive coilovers... bike rides on rails now. No squishy feeling through turns, or getting in the power hard out of the corner and really puts power down. It also initiates turns quicker, it will actually lay over much easier!
I went with Legends. Warranty and recommendation sold me. Front and back. Wow amazing love it. 95 is AWSOME road about 10 miles from me
I've had the ohlins 159s on my 2015 street glide for about 54000 miles and have loved them every mile!
Tall I added the Legends Air front and rear oh what a difference in the ride.and that I can adjust my ride on the fly with the Touch of a button.
Man love the view been 40 years since I was on a bike but in just a few months and I will get a new Harley or Indian can't wait thanks for video.
My 2008 SG, i went with 12” rear progressive ultra touring and front cartridge lowered 1”. Rides great 1” lower in the front. Thats with a 21” front wheel and 18” rear. 👍🏻
I went Legend 13” Revo-a in the rear and Legend Axeo front cartridges with Harley’s chrome fork lowers. Huge difference over OEM. Zero front fork dive and handles like a dream.
I am running the 13" Ohlins HD159 shocks on the rear of my 20 RGS.....you are right it completely changes the characteristics of the motorcycle.....
I added JRI 13” shocks to my street glide. The company is here in NC and have great history in building shocks. They are absolutely incredible. It was a toss up between these shocks, Ohlins, and Legends. I received feedback from other riders who changed their shocks. Spoke with folks who’ve had experience with different ones. They’re all good choices but my JRI set up is great. Love the adjustability.
I love your channel! Your Harley’s, content & cool dog got me to Subscribe! 🤘🏼
I tried the Fox 13 inch rear shocks and then swapped them out for the 13 inch Legend Revo. The ride was about the same for both - with both a huge improvement over stock. The springs on the Fox were maxed out on preload for my weight and luggage. The Legends are set in the middle of the preload range, so I have plenty of adjustability. The Legends did take 500 miles to break in and smooth out. The more I rode the better they got. The next problem, was that all the road bumps that I could no longer feel in the rear, still came through the handlebars from the now obviously lacking front suspension - plus the stupid brake dive in the front. Talking to my dealer, they had more positive comments from the Fox front cartridges vs the Legend, so I went with Fox cartridges up front. The bike is so much more stable, comfortable, and sporty. I have much more ground clearance now, and the bike can comfortablly be pushed way beyond its previous limits.
Legend in the front & legend revo-a in the back….rides like a dream…2015 street glide…and all black front end for me…enjoy!…your bike looks good man!
08 street glide revo a rear and axeo front ride is amazing. Thanks for all the awesome videos and info
I went with the S36 Blackline Ohlin HD772 .. I have used a lot of Ohlin suspension stuff during my road racing days and its always been great. Going with the cartridge inserts in the spring.
On my 18 RG I put 13” legends. They are amazing. Makes a huge difference in the ride.
Great videos, I went with Legend Revo A 13 inch and yes, a big difference. I am surprised at the difference in handling I thought I would be smoothing out the bumps but it's in the turns you get the most benefit
Tall...I see you finally followed my advice and got some Ohlins. I got mine 6yrs ago from Joey at Sturgis. Before buying them I quickly realized how bad the HD shocks and suspension sucked!!!! Prior to buying the Ohlins I tried Progressive, Legends and Terry Cable first all while at the rally. Then I tried the Ohlins. Hands down blew the competitors away. Joey is awesome I say hi to him each time I'm at a rally. No doubt the shocks TOTALLY transform the ride!!!! Love em'.
I agree with you I did lots of research end up going with Legend adjustable the back of the bike feels so much more planted. I’ve replaced the fronts with matching Legend cartridges. Went with Legends because they are American made.
13” Legend in rear. Which makes it glaring that the fronts need swapped bad. I’ll do that this winter. I did some research and liked what I saw from Legend and the HD Dealer had them in stock.
You'll love the Legend Axeo fronts. Significant handling change combined with the rear.
Yep, i got 13 inch Legend the basic Revo and they are so good i was like, man i need the front. Sucks its so much work but i'll def do it if i get my bike apart.
I replaced my rears on my 2018 Road King (13” stock) with Russ Wernimont Designs (RWD) 13” HD shocks.
I have 4000 mi on them and they work well.
The improvement out back definitely causes you to notice the bumps more in the front end.
I have yet to bottom these out too.
I’m hoping RWD gets a cartridge replacement soon for the forks. Otherwise I’m looking at Legend or Fox as possibilities.
Thank you for the great videos!
Rear Ohlins HD-044, Front Ohlins NIX-22. Love them!
TQVM for the information
After seeing this, I did some research. Definitely going to, but deciding on shocks. Might be Legends, but we'll see. Thanks for this!
East TN has some of the best riding in America. Keep the shiny up man!
I put REVO-A 13 inches and it definitely changed the riding experience
Hey brother I see you were medical in the Army. So was I, retired in September 2017, I was a Medic.
I here good things about Legends. Thanks for the comment.
When I put 13” shocks on the back of my street glide, my head light faced the ground. Even adjusted as high as it would go it still isn’t high enough. Any suggestions besides just riding in the daytime?
Upgraded rear to DirtyAir ride. Love it. May end up doing front
been thinking of changing out my stock shocks on my 2019 s.g.s. now i need to do my homework this weekend
They are not cheap! Great video, thanks for sharing.
I went with Legend Revo A 13" and the ride was great. What id did not like was having to remove bags and adjust every time the wife wanted to go for a ride or I loaded the bike up to travel. Then remove bags and readjust preload when I returned home . I ended up removing them and went with JNR air ride with the ride height repeater. It works better for my application. It sets the bikes suspension at the same height no matter if I'm 1 up 2 up loaded down to travel or just commute. Ride is still better than stock but not as good as a premium coil over shock. I may go with the Wilburs set up though it self adjusts for load. enjoy your channel keep up the good work.
I fitted legend aero A air shocks on my 2012 and the difference was immediately apparent. The bike glides over bumps and it no longer tail sits and with the back being raised the steering is quickened and it handles so much better. My wife and I went for a 160 mile ride and she said she could have done twice that with no worries .The change of shocks is the single biggest improvement that I have made to the bike . The only problem is that it has highlighted just how bad the front forks are I will be buying the legend cartridges for the front .
Very good shocks. I had them on my 2015 Street Glide back and front. The bike Road awesome. Now I have them on a 2016 Road Glide CVO. It changed the whole bike around for the better. Great company. Definitely put this front shocks in it'll make a huge difference. My Road Glide came with the air suspension nothing but garbage. You think for a CVO they give you some good shocks but they don't.
One of the first things I did when I bought my SG this year was to replace the rear shocks with 13" Legends. I did the same when I had my 15 RG, but with it I installed 13" Ohlins. Both are comparable to each other and far better than the stock junk.
Are you going to replace the front?
@@TravelingTall I would like to down the road. Right now I have other priorities around the house that need attention.
Oh, and a great review on the shocks. I'm also pretty close to Hendersonville, might have to visit Joey.
I got the Ohlins & I love them. Stock everything sux on a Harley.
I changed mine to the progressive 944’s. I got them in Daytona a couple years ago and they ride great. I haven’t had any issues since. I did have to have them adjust them for me because at first I didn’t have them right. But since, what a difference over stock. Oh, I have a 2016 RGU CVO. I like your videos traveling tall. I’m only 5’8” myself.
Did same ohlins today .omg worth every cent! Going to add half inch on length tomorrow see how that feels.
Hey Bro I got a 15 street glide special bought it used with some heavy duty progressive shocks on it and they were to harsh for me so I put legends on about the same time you put your olins on.. I love the legends . What a difference! The revo A's are a winner in my case
Legend air suspension I love it and the wife loves it too
really enjoy your commentary and the product info.
I went with legend suspension based on Matt laidlaws info video. I love them!! Big improvement
Tall. Great info. I recently purchased a 2020 Road Glide Standard and put a LePara daddy long legs which is great.
Another great video, going to have to start a HD savings account to be able to start making upgrades
I went with the Legends Revo A 13”. The first thing I noticed was from the factory it was sent on #3 of 6 settings. So I was trying to get a Cadillac type ride. I tried the #2 setting. Now understand the Harley dealership is less than 5 miles from my house, but the day I got the shocks I went through 2 tanks of gas, for long distance riders the difference is night and day. Then COVID hit and everything shut down.
Can’t wait for my next long distance ride. I can stay in the saddle indefinitely now. The only thing holding me up is running out of gas or road. If you’re on the fence about swapping out the rear suspension on a Harley I’ll tell you it should be your first mod.
Thank you for this Video I have the 2018 Anniversary Standard Street Glide in Legend Blue & Vivid Black, very good lookin bike to me, I am definately getting rid of the stock shocks, I am sure looking forward to improving the ride differeance in my bike if any. Your Bike is exceptional also with the updrades that you have done. Thank you Sir for taking the time to educate us Harley Davidson Riders,
Legends all around my 2015 RGS. Why did I procrastinate for 5 years and 28,000 miles? Wow, what a different ride and it even handles better, which I didn’t think was possible.
Thanks for info I just bought a 2020 street glide special and will keep this in mind if I get any kind of wobble I am gonna change m out.
It's crazy that these bikes sell for ~30k and they don't come with great suspension already.... Just got a 2023 Road Glide and have this on the list of things to do. Thanks for all the videos.
bike and ride looks good, thanks for the video, i took off the stock shocks and put on JNRAIR on mine 2016 SGS made a huge difference in the ride, I do ride two up and I purchased a king tour pac, the air ride is a ton better feel than the stock shocks, I live in North West New Mexico and I ride in Southern Colorado quite a bit, lots of turns and corners.
Nice bike and a cool country ride. I have to take that ride on my 2020 Street Glide CVO.
The bike looks AWESOME you do great videos
Tall, glad to see your happy with your Ohlins. I have been researching this for 6 months as my 2020 Streetglide stock suspension is pitiful. Shame on Harley for putting in one shock and one dummy shock, basically just a spring 🤔 on right side. I went with RWD RS1'S. Amazon ride and handling for less money than inferior brands. Now I want cartridges in front to finish suspension. let me know what you end up putting in the front. Keep up the good videos. C Bass 🤘
Thanks for man. I'm going to buy me some of them
Bought a 2013 Road Glide that had been slammed both ends. I’m 6’ 1” and 250+ lbs. Was always bottoming and scraping. Went with standard height and stiffness Progressives in the front and 13” Progressives in the rear. Completely different bike now!
Stock works if you don't take long rides but definitely change out to 13" if you ride long distances and for performance. The stock front and back are set with what they call a balancer where adjustments are made with one and the other balances it out. Most performance 3rd party run adjustable on both right/left back and front cartridges/springs. Running 13" Revo A on my SGS and will change out front suspension in a few months.
Hey there Tall....added JRI double adjustable 12in on our 2011 ultra. Will probably be adding progressive lowering cartridges to the front soon. But I think the bike rides along better. We got them through Hogriddin in Daytona Breach Florida.
that jack looks awesome.. I need to get me one of those
I have Ohlins front cartridges and Ohlins shocks in in the back, what a difference , I highly recommend Ohlins!
Sure is a good looking bike! I’ve ridden in the area before on rented HDs from rocky top? In pigeon forge area. Absolutely beautiful country to ride in! Reminds me of here just higher ha!
Being able to adjust your suspension easily is a good design. Those kind of shocks should come standard on a motorcycle...just like ABS. Good looking route.
I have 13 Olhins on my 2020 cvo RG definitely changed the stance and trail oh the reason I went with them is because of your past video and I also seen where people were having some trouble with the legends
Really looking at Ohlins for my '20 Road Glide....you know...the "other" bike. LOL. What kind of floor jack are you using? It'd be great to see a review on that thing. Love the channel and keep up the good work!
I put the same shocks on my 16 flhxs i love them... I've got the PRO ACTION kit for the front at the house waiting for me...I'm on outage not too for from you in Cartersville GA...You should look into PRO ACTION front suspension ..keep the videos coming
I’ve got Legends Axe0 in the front and Revo-A in the rear. I believe the rear does the most for ride quality and the front upgrade does the most for performance handling. Of course you get a bump with both. I think once you are at this level of upgrade from stock everything is excellent. Ohlins has great products as well. I run Ohlins on my KTM.
I have the same set up as you and I think it is way better than stock. I don't like the air sound I get though when they rebound.
Man you got that GLIDE looking real nice 👍🏾 those wheels are just right for the bike, “AWESOMENESS”
Hey T2, I first starting watching your stuff because I have had a couple of SGs (2011, and now 2015). I went with Legends in the rear, and it was a game changer, comfort better and performance better. Then I went with the Legend cartridges in the front...I wanted to change to blacked out lowers anyway...(by the way with your wheels I think chrome would be awesome on your SG). The cartridges really stiffened up the front...almost too much (and you can't adjust it after its installed like the rear). Performance is much better, but there was a comfort trade off. I have spent quite a bit of time now adjusting the rear shocks, and riding, and adjusting, to match the front performance, and I think I've got something just about right now. Stock front is way too soft, and that technology is like 50+ years old...come on Man!!
Owned a 2023 road glide for 2 weeks. Just ordered the Pro Action street series rear shocks. I'm absolutely amazed at how bad the stock 'premium' shocks are on this harley. Its the roughest ride no matter where you have that knob turned. It's either bouncing you off the bike or bottoming out. Absolute trash, can't wait to put my new shocks on. Will upgrade forks at a later date. First, comfort, then performance :)
Made a huge difference and I’m keeping this bike
that wobble is the worst! good video I do about 20K a year this is the next upgrade on my 19 street
In Knoxville off western ave my man.. I would have went with 15” shocks in rear (need chain conversion too since it shortens the belt length in the extended range of the swing arm) and +2” tubes on front forks (of course with ohlins drop in cartridges... or full inverted assembly with custom trees). You must have a streetglide special or Low because all the other touring bikes take 13” shocks from the factory. But for sure changing the rake angle by lifting the back helps in these mountains on these cornors. Ride safe
Hey Bro Sorry I missed you at the shop the other day. I would have loved to have met you. Next time my friend. I was in Nashville!
You are the man Laidlaw
Hey Matt, thanks for the comment. Hopefully I'll meet you the next time im in California or if you come back to Tennessee. You have a great dealership with a friendly staff. Tell everyone I said hello and thanks for showing me around. Hopefully we can ride together one day.
Thanks again for the comment, have a blessed day.
Tall
@@TravelingTall Man, this is why I love this bike community thing we have... The answer to world peace is everyone should have to own a motorcycle
I have a 2018 Road King Special and the stock suspension wasn’t good. I went with the Legends front drop in cartridges and rear revo a suspension. I love them !
Hd needs to start putting some quality items on the bikes not this trash for the price they ask.
Commenting for the algorithm. Love the content!
Awesome video & bike Tall👍🏾
I have Arnott rear air suspension with legends front suspension i went with the chrome front shocks and love the suspension
Love the channel and the content. Keep it up!! AND...if you're ever down around Savannah, GA, hit me up and let's go for a ride
Yo Tall .....awesome brother 😀👊🇺🇸
There is one more brand to add to the conversation: Russ Wernimont Designs.
I have the RS-1 rear shocks from RWD on my RGS. Now it’s like a completely different bike. The RS-1 shocks have piggyback mounted reservoirs. I actually like that they are concealed by the saddlebags.
You have the best on the market period. I have both front and rears on mine. I will never look back after riding with RWD
i like it now its a nice balance between black n silver
I have a 16 street glide i went with ohlins on the back love them like you i;m checking on front cartridge may go with legends or fox brand.
Love the shocks on the my 19 CVO Limited. Have bottomed out only once on a very rough road. You guys really need to learn why you only need to adjust the one shock to get needed damping out of both. Don't waste your money on aftermarket shocks unless you are slamming curves the Harley Davidson''s weren't made for in the first place. Ride on!
💯 The high side works in unison with the low side. They are not built the same because they both serve different purposes. Realistically Öhlins, Legends, Progressive are made for performance baggers and for the track. They became popularized when Harley entered the race scene. Nothing wrong with the stock shocks if you dial them in properly. They are IMO much better than the older air shocks in previous years. That's my 2¢.
Did not know Ohlins was in NC, definitely have to check them out with them being somewhat local.
Enjoy your videos. Thank you.
LOL.... I couldn't afford a pair of Olins shocks so I went with Progressive 914's on my 07 Streetglide and it drastically improved the handling of the bike!!!