Harley Davidson BEST Upgrades / Get the most out of your BAGGER 

Thanks for all you do Adam. Good advice isn't cheap. I know you went through a lot to learn what you just shared in 10 minutes or less, heck yeah I appreciate it.

Adam, for what Harley charges we should not have to re engineer the whole damn suspension! After all, we are talking about Harley’s top of the line touring bike! Indian got it right, right out of the box! Mono shock long travel Fox shock, LED lighting, remote locking bags, riding modes, better balanced frame with low slung seating position, power windshield... and now a new 122 Horsepower liquid cooled motor ALL STANDARD! You just can’t ignore Indian these days! If Harley isn’t looking out for me, why should I look out for them? I am going with a brand that has it all figured out and engineered IN...That is Indian at this time. Maybe Harley should be paying more attention to improving their touring line instead of pushing a politically correct $33,000 ( taxes and fees) electric motor scooter! Sorry Adam, no sale on the Harley until they catch up with Indian! Ahhhh competition in America! I love it!

Great video. I like that you discuss handling, your experiences that have led you to were you are etc. Some folks spend top dollar on a bike polish it daily and ride it once in awhile. It is refreshing to see this video, some dust and dirt and quality parts. I have never purchased a single vehicle truck, car or bike that didn’t need upgrades. Thanks for the info and keep it going.👍

Suspension is everything along with frame alignment and frame strength the ability to work all together is a thing of beauty and a rider's dream.Godspeed to you in your endeavors out in the world and on the road!

ASR staying true to the mission of helping Veterans and enhancing the motorcycling lifestyle. Keep rock’n it brother.

Your spot on! I too upgraded my 2019 streetglide. All led lights, air ride , new color match seat, color match inner fairing, speaker lid on saddle bags. Razor tour pack with speakers and chromed out accents to bike. Ride from AZ to Ny every year. Great riding machine. Ride on my friend. 49 yrs pounding pavement.

Adam is right on. Suspension is important ! Adam carries a lot of extra weight on long road trips. Not like some of us ! In the old days we say “ T T-en “ ( Tavern To Tavern ) not going to far !!! I ride a 1997 Roadking ...21” stock air on front. Rear I made brackets for 10” coil overs, welded on and move forward 4” on the swing arm . Moved 5” on top forward, made new fender struts for old style “ Hinge Fender “ . 1970’s look. Stiffer swing arm bushings. Rico from Arizona “Ride Tight, Be Safe “ 😎🌵🌴🇺🇸🇺🇸

Last year I put Legends suspension on my 2011 Ultra Limited. That has been the best upgrade I’ve done, it rides so much better now.

Amen Brother!! I put Legend revo a's in the rear, and Legend Axeo's on the front suspension of my 2018 Road King. What a difference! Worth every penny!!

Great video Adam 👍🏻 Thank you.... I will definitely check them out !

As some other posters said, it is shameful that we have to do these expensive upgrades to a already way overpriced vehicle. 2020 and we still have to put LED lighting into the directionals ourselves. SMH. I am HD thru and thru, but it is getting ridiculous how they neglect the important stuff and instead charge the hell out of you to have parts that were once chrome, painted black instead. Sad. Good info on the suspension stuff tho Adam. Thanks

I don't care what brand you have .. Adding some bright LED brake lights on the back .. I put Ardmore on my was not cheap $200.00 but cars can see it pretty well ..

Thanks for your input. I completely agree with you on this. Looking forward to upgrading to a new cam and oil pump, plus new suspension on my '17 RGS.

Great information, as well as good information from your personal riding experience. Will keep in mind when I do purchase shocks.

( New Rider, since 2017) Thanks! I'm a big guy, so Bottoming out is a Regular occurrence - I'll check this out!!

Thank you for helping veterans.

Great video Adam, much appreciated! An upgraded suspension is out of budget for me at the moment but is definitely on my list of upgrades to come. Thanks for what you do for the community brotha, keep it up!

Adam, thanks for your videos on Legend shocks.I started dreaming about them after seeing your videos. I was finally able to add the Legend Revo Arcs on my 2014 Ultra Limited. I was just starting to get them dialed in for my 700mile trip out to join you in the Harley Parade. The morning I left to head to Texas for the Harley Parade, a young kid decided I wasn’t supposed to make it there and pulled out in front of me just 30 miles from my house. Now I’m working to get my broken wrist back into working order (read *riding capable*). I feel your pain on surgery recovery. I’m so happy y’all didn’t come one short in making the Guinness record with the Harley Parade! Keep the videos coming brother!

That is some really great info, thanks Adam!

Finally I got a clear explanation about suspension from all aspects. Thanks Adam great and priceless information to know. Although i didn’t really made up my mind towards Legends Or Ohlins. Thanks again

Peace and blessings brother keep up the great work!

Dont know why many ppl are complaining. I have a stock suspension on my 09' StreetGlide (sits 1" lower than other touring Harleys). I came from a lowered Deuce and this glide is a dream stock (Ive had broken my tailbone in 2013). Im not spoiled but im happy. Thanks again Adam for another great video.

I solved my suspension problem. I painted 250 pound limit for passenger 😁😂👍

I have a 2013 Ultra Limited. I installed a set of Pro Action coil over rear shocks this summer. It was the biggest improvement I ever made to the bike. I plan on installing a front end kit next summer by Pro Action. There world headquarters is 15 miles from were I live in Beaver Falls Pa.

Tons of great information very well delivered. Thank you.

How's the kit on Ashley's bike doing?curious about your opinion

Very informative video 👊🏽🙌🏽👊🏽 And you’re reppin’ the Sandoval name 🤙🏽 Subscribed

Great video, I also changed my rear shocks on my 09’ Ultra. They are adjustable, not as adjustable as the ones you have though. It did make a difference in the ride well worth the money for the upgrade.

Totally agree with you , I upgraded my front and back suspensions with Ohlins suspension and was the best thing I have ever done to my bike 3k in suspensions and I'd do it again if I have to

Literally just stumbled upon this video. I have had many new bikes through the years and vowed I would never ever go back to Harley. Well, I got a great deal at the end of Dec 2019 on a new used 2016 Ultra Limited with 15 miles on it and brought it home. As soon as I got the bike, the modifications began and all the bad memories of my first Harley came back. I typically modify my bikes for safety reasons and comfort - thats about it. This is what I have replaced so far: 1) front turn signals to LEDs, 2) Seat and rider backrest, 3) tail light to LED and fillers to LED, 4) Stereo, 5) rear shocks, 6) Handle bars and grips and thats about it. Having to upgrade brought back all the bad memories of my first Harley because of the ridiculous costs of everything and sub par parts on the bikes. I am SOOOO glad I bought the bike used and not from a dealership because the bike was literally half price from a new 2020. Of all the bikes I have owned, only the Harleys needed this much upgrading. Forget any engine work or chrome, I literally had to replace parts for comfort and safety. Even my 2008 Goldwing I bought new didn't need half the stuff my Harley needed. The Goldwing was far from perfect, but it put out adequate power, had reverse, electronic suspension, etc... This is a main reason why Harley is slowly dying. I think the new Livewire is a perfect example of whats wrong with Harley. They are late to the game with technology, expensive and thinks everyone is going to buy into their branding. I guarantee that millennial's dont care about the Harley name and wont be spending $31k+ on an electric bike. Very sad.....

Great information Adam!

I've been wanting to get some legends ever since you had yours installed and it lowered it some. I have stubby legs and I think it would help. Lol I just haven't done it yet.

Your still awesome man. Keep them coming bother

Great video I have the revo a on my 2015 ultra limited. Love them. Thanks brother 🤘🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

Coming from the sport bike world, the first upgrade for my 2015 FLTRXS was suspension. At $20k, I would have thought the suspension would have been improved over the years. I threw on Revo-A outback and AXEO upfront. While rebuilding, I also replaced my seals. Oh man! What an upgrade! No frontend dive, and long lasting comfort in the rear! I’ve got 68k miles on the bike now. Legends are the way to go!

Great info thanks. Yes I love my Road Glide as well 2016 High Output.

Good stuff man! Love your content. Just got the 2021 rg m8 107 and I love it. Thanks for the tips bro and fyi it looks like your getting low on beer back there hahahahaa

Yes 15 SG revo A in the rear and axeo in the front! Best upgrade ever!

I've seen a few of your vids. Great job. Adding to this vid. I concur. Suspension is #1

Excellent summary…. Awesome data !!

Great information Adam. Thank you for your tips

I started to look into this last week thanks.

Another great video Adam .... saving the pennies for those shocks...

Almost lost it on a 13 SG in a high speed corner with a wobble. Traded it in for a 15 SGS and hit that same corner again at the same speed. Night and day difference. I have since added the Revo-A’s and I’m very happy with the improvement. Over the winter I plan on installing Legends cartridges in the front. Personally, I can’t justify making the jump to the M8 as I pretty much have mine where I want it and with my mods I can pretty much keep up.

I have a 2012 Street Glide. I rode to Utah and back this past summer with decent load and did not experience any of the wobble you mentioned. I did adjust the stock shocks for the ride and had no problem riding through the Rockies and craving the curves in the national parks I visited. My load was a lot lighter than yours my ride pulled the load. I guess my point is that the stock shocks worked fine with the proper adjustment. Ride safe. Frosty sends.

great video. thank you, ride safe Brother

Thanks for the advice! Relatively new rider (year 3) trying to do longer and longer rides. Now I'm up to 500mi+ in a day so any suggestions to help with comfort and handling are MUCH appreciated. And we all know if anyone knows about LONG distance rides it's you! Checking out this suspension out this weekend AND looking forward to getting my ASR seat setup sometime in November.

Nice video, I hope yer aches and pains are feeling' better

Yup upgraded to a 2019 Road glide from a 2012 Fatboy mostly due to the old softail suspension or lack there of.

Thank you I'm on my 2nd harley Davidson 2016 ultra limited low an yes the suspension needs serious upgrades

Thanks for putting this out on my Birthday !!

Great Video, Thanks

Great show....thanks for the experienced important info

Good afternoon Adam.....always a pleasure

This is my first video with you. It is so helpful. I have a 2010 Electra, and I'm constantly putting air in the shocks, it's a real pain. I'll save my crumbs and get get a set of Revo A.

i am upgrading my suspension this winter on my road glide. wondering if you think its worth the money to go to the legend arc over the revolution a rear shocks?

Great advice!!!

Thanks for the info

I upgraded my 2012 Ultra Limited rear suspension with a set of Super Shoxs and I noticed a huge improvement in the rideability of the bike on the very first ride. Everybody gets a bike and wants to change the air cleaner, pipes, mufflers, and other items, I would absolutely advise against all of that until the suspension is upgraded. Best money I've spent thus far on my bike.

Great info and video brother . God Bless

Great video! I will check out your others!!

I'm on a 2018 RGS. But coming from Choppers n older Softails I'm pretty comfy.

Good stuff! I’m a well travelled nutcase as well! Legend suspension YES! I’ve owned a standard as well. RoadKing etc. I have downgraded to a 2019 Sportglide. Awesome suspension play. Lighter bike. Very easy maneuvering almost anywhere. I learned how to travel lite over the years.

Got them on two Bikes they really work great.

Cool , Thanks for the info, don't own a Harley , have ridden since the early eighty,s more like late seventies. Borrowed a 07 Electra Glide Ultra and rode it a thousand miles to Paris for the parade, had a great ride through rain and strong winds. The one thing about that bike i noticed was the suspension , it bottomed out alot . Other than that the bike did great and we really had a great time . Just one of 3497 !

Love this channel.

I’m in my mid sixties and have legend for Suspension on my street glide.

Good stuff. I’ve never noticed any issues with the frame, mounting, effecting performance. No doubt for those of us taking 500, 600+ mile a day road trips, I certainly enjoy upgraded suspension. I just don’t like the mounting of those bottles on the back above my bags; I’d prefer them out of sight. Aside from that, just give me a Stage IV Kit, V&H true duals and go ride my a** off.

2010 Street Glide. I use a True-Trak stabilizing plate on motor, heavier fork oil, and Progressive adjustable gas rear suspension. No worries in the curves, no worries in the speed.

Thanks Man I just traded up to a New 2020 RG limited Really impressed! H-D did a very good job , M8 114 does a good job all around! The New suspension Progressive he’s doing a wonderful job, soaks up the bumps really well, the traction control he’ll assist I really do like it. I will go check out the new Indian. I want to thank you brotherFor what you are doing just keep the videos coming have a great day blessed one

GREAT DEMO THANKS!

Im getting a new bike and going with the Legend air ride. Ive never had air ride, but so looking forward to the feel and smoothness. I too put in long miles and can’t wait to feel the difference!

Put on harley premo adjustable shocks on my 2012 street glide, does make a difference

Adam you have done so much for so many. Can’t take that away from ya. You should be proud. As a vet I appreciate you for all that hard work. You have your benefactors, and have to support them. That being said product and benefactor promotional videos have become the fairly routine. Indian, Legends, Ciro3d etc. Miss the old days! Keep up the good work my friend you are truly a benefactor to vets and first responders. Be blessed.

Damn, serious miles 👍👍 Love my HDs (17 Dyna LRS and 16 SG) and got alot of $$$$$ into my bagger. Ride everyday and alot of interstate touring. At 50 I gave up touring on my HD bagger and take my ADV out touring..... Real bags, real suspension and more choices during touring.

Hey Adam, with your Legend set up on your Road Glide do you have any issues using your quick disconnect mounts for your rack or passenger backrest? I have a 17 ultra limited with a detachable trunk. That I still use when my wife goes on a trip with me. I like the look of how you have them mounted. But still want my functionality....

How do you rate the Chieftain's suspension compared to an upgraded Legends harley suspension? Does the aluminum frame of the Indian still have an advantage over the harley touring models?

Excellent vlog

Can’t agree on the frame. It’s the most rigid frame Harley has ever built. However the rear suspension is sub par. Pretty sad when you buy a motorcycle that is between 20-30k and have to buy a set of shocks that are another thousand dollars. There are great options out there ie. Legend, Russ Wernimont, etc. snowmobiles have had this tech for years.

Good video I have always upgraded my suspensions. I recently put progressive front and rear on my SG, I have been running a old KT components Softail torsion bar on my Evo Softail with some progressive wound springs up front and I think KT should put out that kit so more can have it.

do you have a parts list for this handlebar setup. i have a stock electra glide want something like that thanks , great videos

The regular Legand Rev has preset rebound and they work great. I went with those, i figure less to go wrong, they have been great, i went 13 inch shocks and threw the 12 inch away on my 2013 Streetglide

that is correct, I have a 2016 softail slim, first thing that i did, progressive drop in springs in the front, and got rid of the stock rear shocks and put in progressive rears with a dial in Knob,my bike went from a slo[[y dish rag to tight and right and compliant.Suspension is king, look at the guys on the tracks, suspension is hi tech and should be used.

I did replace the factory suspension on my 2011 ultra limited. The price did factor in to what I put on though, I went with progressive mono tubes in the front and heavy duty adjustable progressives in the rear. I must say the mono tubes in the front made the biggest change as to the handling. Felt like the front was more planted to the road, is how I would describe it.

i have a 15 dyna. put pro action on the rear and raised it a inch and just installed progressive monotube on the forks. had the rear on all summer for the price to performance you cant beat it.

I'm getting legends on my king soon at least the back.

Great info, Considering trying upgrade my suspension on my phone I 15 free Wheeler i need to give those folks a call thanks for sharing brother

Did you upgrade the suspension on your Indian? Just curious.

Appreciate your comments and review. I can understand where you come from. Anything beats the comfort level of a humvee, lol. Hooorah

I have a trike and I definitely can feel the difference in the suspension when I take off and in the curves and turns, I have air in the back, I also have a Frankenstein rear end with 60's

Japanese and European bikes have had remote reservoirs since like 1980 ... So Adam rode from Harley Dealer to Harley dealer but did not say how many repairs ne needed above and beyond welds and brackets ect .. quite a few new tires..

Nice video. I have just changed from a lowered F6B goldwing to a 2021roadglide limited. The glide is awesome and rides better with a passenger. So yes for your extreme touring application you are correct. But the newer glide with the electronic aids makes a poor rider better and a good sport bike rider an even better rider. I love my new and first harley.

That's a lot of gear! I went the trailer route.

Damn love the rear lighting

Great video

How about a tour around the shop ? Looks like some project bikes or cool collectors stuff

Hoping you will answer this question because you have the exact set up on the glide I am looking for. The bars, can you tell me the model, parts used to convert? Really appreciate it.

Good information, i am getting ready to buy my 3rd set i am looking into air shocks or the ones you showed with a chamber i have dyna so they will fit thanks for the video it helps out hearing it from a follow rider. I to like harleys american made, have the look and sound. Happy New Year see ya on the road.

Headin out on my/our first long bike trip on a 2015 FLHXS. I can already tell that the stock (air adjust) shocks tend to bottom out on those deep cup style bumps (when a passenger is on). I've really been wondering what is out there that can even out the ride when runnin with the extra weight. Great information and appreciate you putting this together. Keep er between the lines and the shiney side up!!

I wanted to lower my FLHP and get alittle better ride so I tried a pair of strutmaster Air shocks to replace my factory 13" airshocks. I'm happy so far. unfortunately my Carving days are over. I just cruise along these days.