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New Legend Owner
A couple of months back purchased a 1999 Legend with 2700 miles on it. I have been riding mostly Jap bikes in my years and have had Harleys and do not care for them much and was needing a change , I was actually looking for a Guzzi when I ran across this bike. After badly needed modifications I really love this bike. I really want to thank everyone on this website for the wealth of useful info on this bike. First thing I noticed was that this bike could not breath, you could tell it was highly restricted! The bike is replacing my FJ1200 as a commuter and I weight 250lbs+ so It has high expectatons to fulfill. The bike to me ran too high of rpms at highway speeds (70-85mph) and seemed to be straining due to the restrictive airbox and exhaust. I knew this bike was a runner it just needed to be set free! I ordered the K&N filter and jet kit from Great Bay Cycles and installed with one set of shims under the needles. I then disconnected the pre air-chamber and my son cut a hole in the top and stuffed with foam to enable to be used to carry tools, patch/CO2 kit. I drill an identical hole in the other side of the airbox. I replaced the Torx-Bit airbox screws with hex-heads and glued the airbox baffle in place, now I can unbolt the airbox and open it enough to remove the K&N for cleaning or replacement without removing the airbox. Next I installed a set of Dunstall Replica mufflers with the removable baffles. I then replaced the 17th front sprocket with a 19 tooth. Wow what a difference!!!!!!!! There are no flat spots in the carbs. In factory tune the bike achieved 42-43 mpg and now it gets 49-51 mpg, sounds and roars like the trumpets of old. Rpms at 80mph are at 5 grand. Seats of the pants guestimate is 10-15% power increase. The triple powerband is by far the most usable I have ever had for a motorcycle, I love this bike!!! The bike already had a summer windscreen on it and I added a centerstand kit and sissy bar luggage rack. A set of 11" by 17" saddlebags barely clear the mufflers but look great and with the longer Dunstall mufflers add volume to the rear of the bike and make it look better IMO. It is also neat to have something unique from what others are riding.Was wary of the spole wheels because the Jap spoke wheels always seemed to flex to me but the Akronts seem to be of a much higher quality. Haven't made a weekender to the coast yet but really think this bike is made for "aggressive" cruising on the backroads where the awesome triple powerband can be enjoyed to it fullest rather than droning down the interstate.Thanks once again to all those that posted the wealth of useful info on here. I am in the Atlanta area and anyone who wants to get together for rides by all means drop me a line. I am looking forward to meeting other Hinckley Triumph owners in the area.
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