Disassembling an FL style front end isn't favorite job to do, but for a better than stock suspension it would be worth the time and effort.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Understood. This job took over five hours. It’s amazing how editing can make something look so easy!

I really liked how he set and used an electronic torque wrench

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

The mechanic, Steve, is great. Very thorough and very careful with the bikes he works on.

Been awhile good ta see ya Trip

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my good friend. I’m back with a vengeance! 🙂

wow.. i can really appreciate the care and meticulousness of the mechanic that did this work.. wish i had a friend like that. will see if there was another video after the break in.

Taken a lot of care. Good to see the tools being done by good ol hand wrenching

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Mechanic’s name is Steve. He’s a damned good one Outie. Good to see ya bud.

My 14 inch legends really made my Iron 1200 a lot more pleasurable to ride. I'm so glade I bought them. Worth every penny.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

They are pricey but the results are great. Keep an eye out for my review video coming soon!

WOW ! I was looking for legend suspension on a 2015 Heritage Softail I just Bought , turns out I now own this bike ! seeing all the work you have done . i have no Questions . I wanted to lower the rear one inch but . i was told it cant be done with this kit. I was told to get the air kit for the rear. All in All , The bike is a Dream Ride . Im very happy. thanks for the legend ride

@trippontwowheels

9 ай бұрын

Hey Juan! Glad you got my old bike from Cowboys HD! Please email me at tripp at trippontwowheels dot com. I want to tell you a couple other things about the bike you don’t know about. Shoot me your phone number and I’ll call you. -Tripp

I wish I was back on a motorcycle, I gave it up after numerous close calls; and added pressure to stop from my wife. Legend suspension is hands down the best upgrade over the stock Showa Junk. Be sure to upgrade your rear brake pedal to a Softbrake. Enjoy the ride, take it on Twisted Sisters, unforgettable ride.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

I hear ya. I do my best to avoid traffic, bad roads and crap weather. Sorry to hear about giving up the bikes. Will ride the sisters again soon, should be a whole new experience.

@chazzcapone.

Жыл бұрын

What’s a soft brake ?

Awesome video as usual! Mechanic did an awesome job! Looking forward to watching your review on your new suspension on the bike.

@bossarochannel

Жыл бұрын

Hi guys

I'm glad to see he's a user of snap on and not snap off! That would be embarrassing.. Welcome back!

One of the best suspension upgrades you can do glad your having fun on that bike my friend!

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brandino! You da man!

It’s hard to describe how sweet these Axio’s are….. my feeling is that when you’re matching the legend rear with the legend front end, is that they simply “dance together”…… best upgrade ever.

Now I witnessed your Love on TWO Wheels! You really deserve the new one! Its really the good one. Very informative video and very useful.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great install Tripp.... Man your gonna love the ride now.... That's one of the best upgrades I've done and what a difference in the ride.... Day and night difference from the stock suspension brother💯👊🏽😎

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Got 200 miles on her so far. If the dang weather would clear up I’d have had her broken in already! Good to hear from ya bud.

@justicegusting2476

Жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels I have a 2007 FXSTD and there’s nothing soft about it. How much did this upgrade cost and please describe the difference in the ride.

I don't understand why suspension would be a big deal on a Harley. I have a 1989 FXRS Low Rider. Mine had tubeless tires, which IS a big deal. It also has aftermarket slip on mufflers which sound great, which is also a BIG deal. I've also added hard leather saddlebags with Easy Brackets, and a backrest, to which I can strap a T bag. A few other very minor things. I bought it in almost new condition way back in 2003. And to my knowledge, it still has the original shocks, at least they look original, set to the highest preload setting, because I weigh 240 pounds and I don't want it bottoming out. I have replaced the steering head bearings and changed the fluid in the forks. The fork internals are also original, to the best of my knowledge. It has 67,000 miles on it. It rides just fine. Seat is also original.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

The answer is probably something like this: One can be very happy with a good steak, until he tries a good lobster. Nothing wrong with the steak, but there are better options. Ride safe friend!

Very well done video…great editing. Enjoy the new suspension!

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks much! This video required a TON of editing.

Trip on 2 wheels jumped on your bus and great video my friend and shared you on my community tab I love Harleys they sound so good

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Yankee! Much appreciated!

A smashing video, clear, concise and most enjoyable to watch. Nice one Matey.

@trippontwowheels

9 ай бұрын

Thanks much Patrick! Ride safe brother.

Removing right rear shock bolt.nice one

That is a skilled set of hands.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Steve and B-Radz Kustomz is great. Good to hear from you Kris!

Good job, we just did this job on a slim. Word to the wise, change your trans fluid while you have the shocks off. Trust me on that one when you go to change it with the Legend's installed

@rondenison5476

Ай бұрын

How do you change transmission fluid after, I can’t even get a 1/4 inch allen between the shocks? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Nice How-To video! Now I just need to get another bike!

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Schwinn? 🙂

Nice video!! Always a good thing to see a competent wrench man doin' his thing!!

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks zulu! Glad you enjoyed it. Steve is a great mechanic!

put legends on my 05 ultraclassic, absolutely love ❤️ 😍 the difference

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully I’ll feel the same! Been to wet and cold to ride since the install. Only 200 miles on them so far.

Great video. Not to nitpick, but manual says to put some anti seize on those bolts used to secure the rear shocks.

Excellent detailed step-by-step description. I like the way this mechanic works minus gloves. I was surprised at how involved was stripping the front end, and I thought that working on my Vespa was complicated in parts.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks much! This install was very lengthy and detailed. So happy I didn’t do it myself. Great mechanic. So thorough and careful with the bike.

@geraldscott4302

Жыл бұрын

I was a government fleet services mechanic for 41 years. Retired last year at 62. I almost never wear gloves. I don't mind getting my hands dirty. Gloves prevent you from being able to feel things properly. Try playing a piano or a guitar wearing gloves. There are a FEW times when gloves are a good idea, to prevent serious damage to your hands, but that doesn't include anything here. I actually wash the grease and oil off my hands with gasoline. No, my skin isn't perfect, but not bad for my age. Working on mechanical things was not only my profession for 41 years, but it is also a lifelong hobby. You can't do stuff like this for a lifetime and expect to have beautiful hands. My hands and arms are covered with scars. It's part of the deal. I am proud of having only one tattoo, a USMC emblem on my left arm when I graduated from basic in 1977.

@kingjames1586

Жыл бұрын

Real men seldom use gloves

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

@@kingjames1586 Aaron Judge just called. He laughed.

@78a67h

Жыл бұрын

@@kingjames1586 I never use gloves because bare-handed I have a much better feel for things. Oily hands are no problem as there is plenty of water and Swarfega. If that makes me a more "real man" then this is an additional bonus!

I like it. I might do this to my softail!

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Awesome step by step video. Will be doing upgrades on my Fatboy Lo soon as she desperately needs it also.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Great video thanks for sharing. Added B Rad Kustoms to my list of harley repair shops to trust

@trippontwowheels

9 ай бұрын

They’ll treat you right and do quality work. Be sure to tell them I sent you. Ride safe!

Bloody oath that’s gonna be a better ride

@Jonathan-L

Жыл бұрын

Let me guess, your name is Ken? Ken Oath it is?

@OutbackOutlaw

Жыл бұрын

@@Jonathan-L Kenoath

Great video and enjoyed the meticulous effort the mechanic took with uninstall and reinstall-personally, I would have installed a tank protector as well.

@trippontwowheels

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Nice work man

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Burgmeister!

That guy really knows what he’s doing! 🤯

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

He sure does. Steve the mechanic is top notch.

@Jonathan-L

Жыл бұрын

I like his style, no swearing, no ego, a good work ethic. I feel like I should be paying Steve to watch this video. I'm an instant subscriber this channel. Thumbs up from the south west coast of the island of Australia :)

@bossarochannel

Жыл бұрын

Yes lol

@grimreaper4015

Жыл бұрын

This is called WRENCHING, ALL Harley owners are 🔧 wrenchers.

@grimreaper4015

Жыл бұрын

He's a trained HD technician of course.

Great video! I have the same bike and have been looking at the revo a

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

It’s pricey, but if you plan on keeping the bike for any amount of time, it’s worth it.

Nice VTX behind you!

I have a Legend’s suspension on my front forks (‘19 FXLR) and it is a completely different bike now!

Skilled man for sure. Great video..

I’m going to ditch the softail and put a swing arm on. Can’t get it high enough with the softail but that’s my preference.. good video thank you for posting

Great install.

@trippontwowheels

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Well done.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam! Much appreciated. A ton of work went into this one.

I can't abide a bike with rubbish shox- great job on the replacements. Nice (bench) fork clamp.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

I can tell a major difference already CPU. Ride safe brother.

The coolest part is how you kept the finder covered to protect it from any mishap..

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

That was all the mechanic, Steve. That’s one of the reasons I take my bike to B-Radz Kustomz.

Very nice Tripp! Been thinking of doing the same to my 2018 softail.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Makes a big difference Larry! Which Softail do you have?

@larrys.3992

Жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels Heritage Softail FLHCS stage 2 torque cam.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

@@larrys.3992 Looking to pull stumps with it? 🙂

@larrys.3992

Жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels It will jerk you naked.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

@@larrys.3992 I’m trying to picture that. 🙂

Love how you work

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Mechanic work or camera work?

@Area51Motorcycles

Жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels haha mechanic work, clean work and profesional

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

@@Area51Motorcycles Very true! Steve the mechanic and all of B-Radz Kustomz is top notch.

Cool big bikes you do your job professionally tnx for sharing jean misal

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elsa!

Nice ride! 👍 Let us know how the new suspension feels.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Will do! Should be within the next three weeks, weather permitting. Cool name!

Traded my 15 deluxe for the Indian Challenger. I miss it. Was just time to move on. Probably my favorite of all the bike’s I’ve owned. I’m jealous of yours.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

The Indian Challenger is a nice bike. Where you from Chief?

@chiefjoseph8154

Жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels Northeast

Wooooo! Waiting for 1million views! Congratulations

I've got a '91 FXSTC, and now want to add these parts and convert it to a Deluxe.

Excellent video, great camera work. Many thanks for sharing this Mr Tripp. I think a suspension upgrade could be on my shopping list to improve my twin-cam Softail Slim. I'm not sure if I should go for Legends or another brand of componentry, so I'll have to research that one.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully I’ll have my review video out soon to help with your research. I like it so far but want to get it broken in before my conclusions. Thanks for your kind words Jonathan. Ride safe!

@gordonwrichert8240

Жыл бұрын

you will not go wrong with the legendsi have them on my cvo road glidethey are worth every pennie

@Jonathan-L

Жыл бұрын

@@gordonwrichert8240 Thank you kindly Gordon :)

Thanks for the video

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

You’re more than welcome Jim. Review video coming out soon!

Great video thanks

Wow thats so amazing enjoy riding Sir watching here in singapore from Ajack in Tandem

been there done that on a softail....loved the way it handled....but after one summer of riding (6000 miles ) i took it out and went back to stock....my body couldn't take the constant shock.....it rode so hard i jared the hell outtaa my insides.....to much for a 680 lb softail....just a heads up....hope you have better results ride safe and happy...

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin! Much appreciated.

I always thought that it would be a bitch working on the front forks of a Harley unless it was a Dyna.This Top mechanic just proved how time consuming and technical it is.The first time that I've seen the front forks took apart on an FL.Always enjoy watching a good mechanic work on a bike.I used to work on my own motocross bikes when I used to race decades ago but they were a whole lot simpler.👍

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! Yes, Steve is an awesome mechanic, and it’s evident even in a highly edited video. Thanks for watching!

AMAZING 40k Yahoo! Congrats

Great mechanic work... whats the difference the good and the bad about this apgrade... i have a 2003 heritage and im looking at this... any feed back would be apreciated, great video work 2 well done yourall....:)

beautiful ride.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thank man! Ride safe brother.

Cool content and tnx for sharing this keep it up

very informative mister TRipp

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeany!

The all American Showa 😉 Nice job.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

And replaced by the all American Legend. 🙂Thanks Festus!

Great video,tripp,the suspension looks ,superb,absolutely top quality, and a very professional mechanic, very old school,took care to protect paintwork, ect,what would we do without ratchet spanners, best wishes mike United Kingdom 🇬🇧 👍, softail deluxe owner

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike! Yes the mechanic is top notch and a big reason I have my bike worked on where I do. Hope all is well for you in the UK. -Tripp

@mikehowarth6165

Жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels all good here tripp,just waiting for March when hopefully weather OK,bike stored up,but I keep adding chrome bits,got chrome cobras rpt,,powder coated rims,lepera bare bones seat,beautiful machine,,regards Mike 🇬🇧

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

@@mikehowarth6165 Sounds good man!

How do you change transmission fluid after installing the Legend system? I can’t get an Allen wrench in between the shocks. Thanks!

Great video! Enjoy that ride and be safe :-)

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Laurie! Will do. 🙂

nice ride bro..take care always..

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

Watching again....

I was thinking about the mechanic...what a super work he did...brilliant...thank you for Sharing this episode 👌🏻 🙂 But I was hoping if you did ride it and gave us how it's became....

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

The review video will be coming soon. Thanks for your kind comments Abdulaziz! Where are you from? Ride safe brother.

@abdulazizsaleh8650

Жыл бұрын

@Tripp On Two Wheels Hey Brother 🙂 im from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🌴... I'm looking for the next episode...take care big Respect 🙏🏻 big wishes Brother 🙂👍🏻

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Glad to have someone from Saudi Arabia on board! Maybe you can get 50,000 of your friends to subscribe and help me out? 🙂

that's very cool, thanks for sharing this with us, sending love and support from Joemary Random Vlog here

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

nice video.. enjoy the ride.. be safe.. love support

what a great video Sir! Salute

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Sweet video

Great awsome keepsafe enjoy sharing

EXCELLENT JOB WELL DONE 👏 ✔️ 👍

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mosad! What do you ride and where are you from?

That's a lot of hard work to do, but it's worth it.

Talking us through each step - what your doing, tool used (incl. bit size etc), things to look out for, tips etc, - would be more useful.

Keep safe , ajack in tandem

Wow! A lot involved taking apart the forks. Seems like changing the fork seals would have been a good idea. Imagine doing all that work and then the seals leak a week later...

@trippontwowheels

8 ай бұрын

The front fork seals were less that a year old when this work was done.

I'm trying to install them on my 2007 Softail Springer CVO, I'm wondering if you had any clearance issues with the top of the shock and the bottom of the transmission case on the right one.

@trippontwowheels

5 ай бұрын

Yes. Was a long and tedious process. Edited about 20 minutes of struggling out!

Amazing! Your the one

Wow nice motor bike

Do you know if your 2015 had that "bending valve" suspension as found on the M8 newer versions? Do you think your air ride suspension is better than the M8 stock softail? Thanks.

@trippontwowheels

3 ай бұрын

I don’t believe it had the bending valve, and yes, Twin Cam with Legends on front and back was vastly improved vs stock. It’s tough to compare vs the M8 version as there were so many improvements in the M8. When in doubt, get the M8 and put legends on it! 🙂

curious what the total cost of suspension and installation was

Nice motorcycle

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You still not have installed the fork wind deflectors 🤔 I have them on my Softail Heritage and they do make a big difference in reducing wind buffeting from below 🤗

@trippontwowheels

4 ай бұрын

It’s never going to happen. Traded in the Deluxe. 😞

Hello Auie here supporting from Ajack supporting

Cool big bike of youra

Did it increase the ground clearance? If you want to increase it what can you do?

@trippontwowheels

6 ай бұрын

It doesn’t affect the ground clearance at all. You can only adjust ride preload, not ground clearance to the best of my knowledge. If it does, it’s so slight I never noticed.

so? how much did you spend on accessories? What was the cost of the mechanic who did all the work ? What was the grand total for the completed product?

Great watching a pro. How long did the installation take?

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

4-5 hours. Steve is indeed a pro.

Nice.

Too much work lol. I just rebuild my forks on my 72 FLH and 98 Fatboy that's enough fork work for a while. Good video

@trippontwowheels

4 ай бұрын

Thanks much Ron!

Second time to watch this hos - my support to you and your channel - Ajack in Tandem

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again Meldy!

Great install video. Looking to purchase a set for my 17' Deluxe. Are you still happy with this setup? Also, i read somewhere that these shocks might hinder access to trans fluid drain plug for oil changes. Was this your experience?

@trippontwowheels

5 ай бұрын

No it will not hinder access. I have a ton of new accessories for the bike I’m selling. Email me at tripp@trippontwowheels.com if you have any interest. Thanks!

I love your content ser.done.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Masing!

NEVER let your calibers HANG

Hey I know BRADS, Skinny did all the work on my sporster for years, even when he was at BENZ&BIKES. Hope he is doing well.

@trippontwowheels

11 ай бұрын

I take it you mean Stick?

@grindlifegaming2833

11 ай бұрын

@@trippontwowheels I forget lol

@grindlifegaming2833

11 ай бұрын

Yeah next time you see him ask him if he remembers my cobalt blue 06 sporty

@trippontwowheels

11 ай бұрын

@@grindlifegaming2833 He’s no longer working there. Left about a year ago.

@grindlifegaming2833

11 ай бұрын

@@trippontwowheels that's a shame. If I was still in TX I'd have to figure out where he went.

I see you know what your doing .. Do you have Any recommendations for a 2011 wide glide with respect to rear suspension?

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralf! Both Legend Suspensions and Ohlin make great suspensions for TC Dynas, both coil and air shocks. Both options are pricey. Good luck and let me know what you end up doing.

@Nightraincruiser

Жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels Thanx for your advice... I have heard about Ohlins and yes they are pricy , so I think I have to dig a bit deeper into this topic... The other Option would be to go for the New softail standard ... I had the Chance to make a test ride last year and the suspension really convinced me even Stock, its such a smooth ride ... Anyway , I ll let you know to what it came down to finally... Thx and have a good time!

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

@@Nightraincruiser You’re correct Ralf. I’ve ridden about a dozen new Softails and several Twin Cam versions. The new M8 Softail ride and handling is GREATLY improved vs the TC Softails. Good luck!

@Nightraincruiser

Жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels thanx!

You look most experienced sir, nice to see this video......keep on going.....greetings from new friend #Ate Grace

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

I’m not the mechanic in this video, but he is very experienced and excellent at what he does.

Are you happy with the change? I changed the suspension of my 2020 Deluxe to Ohlins suspension front and rear, but had to change the springs in the front 3 times and rear once, because the spring rates were not correct. As a bike technician, I could do that by myself. Now the bike runs perfect. On the other hand, it was really disappointing that Ohlins offered me equipment which didn't work correctly and I had to develop it by myself. And the price for this equipment is not cheap. Regards from Austria.

@trippontwowheels

Жыл бұрын

So far, so good! However, I’ve only ridden the bike about 200 miles with the Legends installed and they need to break in yet. Also, the stock seat is doing me no favors. Will do a comprehensive review once I’ve got 600 miles or so. Austria is beautiful, it’s been many years but the times I’ve traveled there I absolutely loved it. Ride safe Wolfgang!

@wolfgangnapiletzki8480

Жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels I have changed my stock seat to a sundowner seat. That is a good choice. A friend has choosen a Mustang touring seat. Both seats are good for long distance riding.

I'm in my 50s, 6'3" and about 215-220. I'm interested in buying a Heritage as a beginning rider. What do you think? Any aadvice? I've looked at a Triumph Bonneville T@20 too but I like the Heritage more, I live in central Texas where it can get pretty hot and humid. What type of gear would you suggest?

@trippontwowheels

22 күн бұрын

Bill I live in Central Texas as well. If you’d like, email me your phone if you’d like and I can give you a call regarding. Tripp@trippontwowheels.com