Progressive monotubes
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: Bay area, CA
One of the problems right off the bat is supplying an adjuster but no documentation on how to adjust. I initially set mine halfway between "soft" and "hard" (10 turns or so).
I emailed and asked and they said for my weight to start at the full soft setting and work up in 1/4 turn increments.
Dutch Bob is at 8 full turns and he and I weigh the same.
I want so bad for this kit to work for me and I don't want to go through all of the work to piece together and set up a valve/emulator/spring setup.
If I can't get this dialed in pronto I will probably go back to stock since at this point I honestly don't feel a huge difference...
well the difference is with the stock internals my bike was rock solid on the freeway up to 100+ mph...around town a little harsh at times but I could live with it...especially after upgrading my rear shocks.
I emailed and asked and they said for my weight to start at the full soft setting and work up in 1/4 turn increments.
Dutch Bob is at 8 full turns and he and I weigh the same.
I want so bad for this kit to work for me and I don't want to go through all of the work to piece together and set up a valve/emulator/spring setup.
If I can't get this dialed in pronto I will probably go back to stock since at this point I honestly don't feel a huge difference...
well the difference is with the stock internals my bike was rock solid on the freeway up to 100+ mph...around town a little harsh at times but I could live with it...especially after upgrading my rear shocks.
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Joined: May 2014
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From: Palm Desert,CA
Heck, can do it for $380 including amsoil and shipping right now if you're not using preload adjusters!
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,718
Likes: 15
From: Bay area, CA
One of the problems right off the bat is supplying an adjuster but no documentation on how to adjust. I initially set mine halfway between "soft" and "hard" (10 turns or so).
I emailed and asked and they said for my weight to start at the full soft setting and work up in 1/4 turn increments.
Dutch Bob is at 8 full turns and he and I weigh the same.
I want so bad for this kit to work for me and I don't want to go through all of the work to piece together and set up a valve/emulator/spring setup.
If I can't get this dialed in pronto I will probably go back to stock since at this point I honestly don't feel a huge difference...
well the difference is with the stock internals my bike was rock solid on the freeway up to 100+ mph...around town a little harsh at times but I could live with it...especially after upgrading my rear shocks.
I emailed and asked and they said for my weight to start at the full soft setting and work up in 1/4 turn increments.
Dutch Bob is at 8 full turns and he and I weigh the same.
I want so bad for this kit to work for me and I don't want to go through all of the work to piece together and set up a valve/emulator/spring setup.
If I can't get this dialed in pronto I will probably go back to stock since at this point I honestly don't feel a huge difference...
well the difference is with the stock internals my bike was rock solid on the freeway up to 100+ mph...around town a little harsh at times but I could live with it...especially after upgrading my rear shocks.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 849
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From: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
But having dual or triple rate springs take away the point of having the single rate spring as a fixed value in the suspension equation and making the adjustments in the Ricor?
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From: The Whale's Vagina
I know fabrik8r preached not using progressive winds because they limit the responsiveness of the Ricors, but in my personal experience, Works triple rates were a much better ride than my single rates. YMMV.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2009
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Hoping to hear more experiences with the Monotubes on Dyna's. So far, looking back on the thread, it's a mixed review....some seem to like it, some not so much.
I went full Progressive on my Road Glide (Monotubes and 944 Rear) and I really like the setup....especially the front Monotubes did wonders for me.
I've got a stock Street Bob that I commute on and for shorter weekend rides, I'm looking to improve on the suspension cause as-is, way to soft for my liking, am I'm not heavy.
I went full Progressive on my Road Glide (Monotubes and 944 Rear) and I really like the setup....especially the front Monotubes did wonders for me.
I've got a stock Street Bob that I commute on and for shorter weekend rides, I'm looking to improve on the suspension cause as-is, way to soft for my liking, am I'm not heavy.
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