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All Legend Air Suspension System™ parts are guaranteed to the original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects and workman- ship. Merchandise that fails to conform to these conditions will be repaired or replaced at Legend Air Suspension Systems™ option if the parts are returned to us by the purchaser. Warranty coverage is limited lifetime. In the event warranty service is required, the original purchaser must call or write Legend Air Suspension Systems™ immediately with the problem. Some problems can be rectified by a telephone call and need no further course of action. A part that is suspect of being defective must not be replaced by a Dealer without prior authorization from Legend Air Suspension Sys- tems™. If it is deemed necessary for Legend Air Suspension Systems™ to make an evaluation to determine whether the part was defective, a return authorization number must be obtained from Legend Air Sus- pension Systems™. The parts must be packaged properly so as to not cause further damage and be returned prepaid to Legend Air Suspen- sion Systems™ with a copy of the original invoice of purchase and a detailed letter outlining the nature of the problem, how the part was used and the circumstances at the time of failure. If after an evaluation has been made by Legend Air Suspension Systems™ and the part was found to be defective, repair will be made at Legend Air Suspension Systems™ discretion. ADDITIONAL WARRANTY PROVISIONS (1) Legend Air Suspension Systems™ shall have no obligation in the event a Legend Air Suspension Systems™ part is modified by any other person or organization. (2) Legend Air Suspension Systems™ shall have no obligation if a Leg- end Air Suspension Systems™ part becomes defective in whole or in part as a result of improper installation, improper maintenance, improper use, abnormal operation, or any other misuse or mis- treatment of the Legend Air Suspension Systems™ part. (3) Legend Air Suspension Systems™ shall not be liable for any con- sequential or incidental damages resulting from the failure of a Legend Air Suspension Systems™ part, the breach of any war- ranties, the failure to deliver, delay in delivery in non-conforming condition, or for any other breach of contract of duty between Legend Air Suspension Systems™ and a customer. (4) Parts are designed for use on Harley-Davidson Softail ® . Legend Air Suspension Systems™ shall have no warranty or liability obligation if a Legend Air Suspension Systems™ part is used in any other application. Vehicles used in competition or off road are exempt from all warranties. Any transmission bolts or motorcycle parts touching airride from top down may cause damage to suspension and will void the warranty. (5) All warranty items will require a serial number off the airride, or the original purchase invoice. Legend Air Suspension Systems™ assumes no responsibility for dam- age or injuries which may result from the use or installation of its products, whether or not properly installed or used. All parts sold or manufactured by Legend Air Suspension Systems™ are warranted against all manufacture defects or workmanship defects. Should a product we manufacture be defective, it must be returned to Legend Air Suspension Systems™. All returns must be authorized in advance with RA#. Freight must be prepaid by customer. If our product is found to be defective, it will be repaired free of charge or exchanged at Legend Air Suspension Systems™ discretion. Repairs or exchanges will not be issued if merchandise has been damaged, abused or modi- fied. Any disagreement which may arise out of this agreement shall be submitted to arbitration and shall be enforceable under the laws of the State of South Dakota. Judgement on the award shall be entered into by the said court, and the decision of the arbitrator shall be a condition precedent to legal rights. The parties shall submit disputed matters under the Rules of the American Arbitration Association and the losing party shall pay both partiesʼ attorneysʼ fees and costs. 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Page 1: 2009 L2 L8 SOFTTAILInstallationGuide...HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL 1989 - 2009 INSTALLATION GUIDE For Technical Information: (605) 737-4200 *820 For Warranty Information: (605) 737-4200

All Legend Air Suspension System™ parts are guaranteed to the

original purchaser to be free of manufacturing defects and workman-

ship. Merchandise that fails to conform to these conditions will be

repaired or replaced at Legend Air Suspension Systems™ option if

the parts are returned to us by the purchaser. Warranty coverage is

limited lifetime.

In the event warranty service is required, the original purchaser must

call or write Legend Air Suspension Systems™ immediately with the

problem. Some problems can be rectifi ed by a telephone call and

need no further course of action.

A part that is suspect of being defective must not be replaced by a

Dealer without prior authorization from Legend Air Suspension Sys-

tems™. If it is deemed necessary for Legend Air Suspension Systems™

to make an evaluation to determine whether the part was defective,

a return authorization number must be obtained from Legend Air Sus-

pension Systems™. The parts must be packaged properly so as to not

cause further damage and be returned prepaid to Legend Air Suspen-

sion Systems™ with a copy of the original invoice of purchase and a

detailed letter outlining the nature of the problem, how the part was

used and the circumstances at the time of failure. If after an evaluation

has been made by Legend Air Suspension Systems™ and the part was

found to be defective, repair will be made at Legend Air Suspension

Systems™ discretion.

ADDITIONAL WARRANTY PROVISIONS(1) Legend Air Suspension Systems™ shall have no obligation in the

event a Legend Air Suspension Systems™ part is modifi ed by any

other person or organization.

(2) Legend Air Suspension Systems™ shall have no obligation if a Leg-

end Air Suspension Systems™ part becomes defective in whole or

in part as a result of improper installation, improper maintenance,

improper use, abnormal operation, or any other misuse or mis-

treatment of the Legend Air Suspension Systems™ part.

(3) Legend Air Suspension Systems™ shall not be liable for any con-

sequential or incidental damages resulting from the failure of a

Legend Air Suspension Systems™ part, the breach of any war-

ranties, the failure to deliver, delay in delivery in non-conforming

condition, or for any other breach of contract of duty between

Legend Air Suspension Systems™ and a customer.

(4) Parts are designed for use on Harley-Davidson Softail®. Legend

Air Suspension Systems™ shall have no warranty or liability

obligation if a Legend Air Suspension Systems™ part is used in any

other application. Vehicles used in competition or off road are

exempt from all warranties. Any transmission bolts or motorcycle

parts touching airride from top down may cause damage to

suspension and will void the warranty.

(5) All warranty items will require a serial number off the airride, or

the original purchase invoice.

Legend Air Suspension Systems™ assumes no responsibility for dam-

age or injuries which may result from the use or installation of its

products, whether or not properly installed or used. All parts sold

or manufactured by Legend Air Suspension Systems™ are warranted

against all manufacture defects or workmanship defects. Should a

product we manufacture be defective, it must be returned to Legend

Air Suspension Systems™. All returns must be authorized in advance

with RA#. Freight must be prepaid by customer. If our product is found

to be defective, it will be repaired free of charge or exchanged at

Legend Air Suspension Systems™ discretion. Repairs or exchanges

will not be issued if merchandise has been damaged, abused or modi-

fi ed. Any disagreement which may arise out of this agreement shall

be submitted to arbitration and shall be enforceable under the laws of

the State of South Dakota. Judgement on the award shall be entered

into by the said court, and the decision of the arbitrator shall be a

condition precedent to legal rights. The parties shall submit disputed

matters under the Rules of the American Arbitration Association and

the losing party shall pay both partiesʼ attorneysʼ fees and costs.

MADE IN THE USA

WARRANTY

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL™1989 - 2009

INSTALL ATION GUIDE

For Technical Information: (605) 737-4200 *820

For Warranty Information: (605) 737-4200 *811

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STEP THREE: WIRINGA. Following wiring diagram, Connect wires from compressor, solenoid and switch using supplied connectors.

B. Connect + and - to battery.

Properly Support Your Motorcycle Prior To Air Suspension Installation!warning

STEP FIVE: OPERATIONA. Install fuse in fuse holder and push top button to add air to the system.

B. Push bottom button to release air and make sure system is working properly.

C. Check fender to tire clearance to make sure nothing is rubbing.

STEP FOUR: SHOCKSA. With motorcycle properly supported on jack, remove stock shocks.

B. Install the Legend Air Suspension™ on the shock mounting tabs, reusing the stock shoulder bolts only. DO NOT USE WASHERS. The suspension must pivot on the shoulder bolts. (the washers and/or regular bolts will hinder performance.) Always use blue loctite on the shoulder bolts.

C. Run air line from shocks to the seat compartment. Using supplied “Y” fitting connect the air line from the shocks to the air line from the compressor.

D. Some aftermarket frames require a shortened airride to allow for travel. This work can only be performed by Legend Air Suspensions™ for a cost of $50. if you are unsure of what to do, CALL US and we will help.

STEP ONE: MOUNTING TOGGLE SWITCHA. Drill a hole in desired location using a sharp 1/4” drill bit.

B. Secure switch with provided chrome toggle boot, ensuring that the o-ring is in the proper location.

C. Route wires toward battery compartment.

CAUTION

MAKE SURE TUBING ISCUT AT A CLEAN 90° ANGLE

(Front)

(Front)CAUTION

STEP TWO: COMPRESSOR MOUNT A. Loosen exhaust mounts from motor and frame to free up the exhaust, allowing you to manipulate the exhaust while installing the air compressor.

B. With air line connected to solenoid, install compressor to the two mount holes on the lower right side of motorcycle frame.

*Note: When mounting with exhaust support, remove the two bolts on the support and install air compressor mount between exhaust support and motorcycle frame.

D. Route wires and air line to the battery compartment.

E. Tighten exhaust mounts on motor and frame.

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TOOLS NEEDED…

10mm1/2”

1/2”

3/4”

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SWITCH

VALVE

YELLOWBLACK

BLACK

RED FUSE

BATTERYCOMPRESSOR

BLACKORANGE

CAUTION

MAKE SURE TUBING ISCUT AT A CLEAN 90° ANGLE

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