Properly Support Your Motorcycle Prior To Suspension Installation!
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Figure D
STEP FOUR: SET PRELOAD
FOR LEGEND CARTRIDGE
A.
refer to the preload setting chart
(based on rider and gear weight) on the
back cover of this install guide.
B.
use an allen wrench to loosen the set
screw on the preload adjuster. Figure E.
c.
use the recommended number of turns
from the chart and thread your preload
adjuster towards the spring. preload
adjuster is set at zero, one full turn
is indicated by set screw aligning with “flat.”
d.
important: line the set screw up with the
“flat” that is machined in the shaft, and
re-tighten the set screw when complete.
STEP SIX: ADDING OIL AND BLEEDING
A.
refer to the oil volume chart on the back cover of this
install guide for the amount of oil to add per fork.
important: the amount of oil added insures the
hydraulic bump stop will function.
B.
pour oil in top of tube, you will need to pump the
stanchion a few times while doing this to let oil drain
down into tube. Figure G.
C.
once recommended amount of oil has been added, pump
the stanchion up and down several times to make sure
you have the oil into the lower part of the slider.
D.
after bleeding the forks, slide the stanchion up and
thread onto the fork cap.
E.
tighten the fork cap to 25 ft. lbs.
STEP SEVEN: INSTALL FORKS
A.
once forks are completely assembled
re-install them onto your motorcycle.
follow the manufacturers’ torque specs
for safety.
10.10.18
PARTS INCLUDED:
(2) - axeo cartridges
(1) - fork oil, one quart
(2) - rebound springs
Figure G
Figure E
preload adjuster
STEP TWO: DISASSEMBLY
A.
secure forks in a fork vice or soft clamp to eliminate
scratching on stanchions (upper tubes).
B.
use an impact wrench to remove the lower allen bolt.
FIGURE B.
C.
let the oil drain out and pump fork several times to
remove all original oil.
D.
with fork still in vice, remove top fork cap. warning: be
extremely careful when removing the cap, it is under
high spring pressure and may cause injury. Figure C.
E.
dump all stock components out of forks. Figure D.
note: splitting of the lower slider and stanchion
tube is unnecessary unless, you wish to replace
your fork seals and bushings at this time (highly
recommended.)
F.
if so, remove the snap ring. use the stanchion as a slide
hammer and pull fork part. clean your forks and replacing
your seals and bushings is highly recommended.
USE BOTH OEM
LOWER ROD SEATS
Lower Rod Seat
see step 2: e note
STEP ONE: FORK REMOVAL
A.
remove stock forks from motorcycle,
consult with an experienced technician
before removal if needed. figure A.
DO NOT
TAMPER WITH THE SCHRADER VALVE ON TOP OF CAP!
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Figure A
Figure C
Figure B
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#0414-0545: 2015 - 17 models
37 mm vs. 35 mm
see diagram to determine if you
have 37 mm or 35 mm caps, legend
axeos for indian scouts
only fit the 35 mm.
STEP THREE:
CLEAN FORKS
A.
if you didn’t split your forks
clean all of the used oil and
contaminants from forks.
b.
use a solvent tank and long
brush to scrub the inside of
your forks. once all of the oil
is washed out, use suspension
cleaner that doesn’t leave
an oily film, and wash the
solvent out.
c.
blow all parts dry with
compressed air.
STEP FIVE: INSTALL
LEGEND CARTRIDGES
A.
make sure your alignment cup is aligned with upper tube
(use a flashlight and make sure you can see all the way
through the fork to the lower bolt hole.
B.
make sure stock top out springs are removed. then drop
the provided top out springs into the top of tube and make
sure they are aligned in the bottom of the stanchion. Figure F.
C.
With the fork fully compressed, lower the cartridge into the
tube, making sure it is in the alignment cup.
d.
inspect the copper washer from the lower bolt you removed
earlier. clean washer and make sure there are no blemishes.
E.
apply small amount of loc-tite to threads of lower bolt and
install it with copper washer
F.
Hold cartridge and tighten bolt to 15 ft. lbs.
Figure F
top out
spring
(5-B)
