Monotube Install Guide/Help
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Do a search on here. Many only run 1 clip with the stock height monotubes. I put 2 in mine. It's a little stiff, but after putting some miles on I really like it. Huge improvement over stock.
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From: Eastern Ohio
It was explained to me that passenger weight isn't a factor for front end preload. You may want to do a little searching on here and see other people's opinions. I'm about 230 lbs. After putting a few miles on since install, I felt fine with mine. The bike handles like on rails. It seemed very stiff at first. Instead of tearing it back apart and pulling a clip, I thought I'd ride it awhile. I wouldn't change it now. 4500 miles and a lot more to come this week.
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Road Warrior
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From: SE Michigan
Todd,
What about ride height with one clip. Did you notice much of a difference or did you measure?
Being 250ish, but...losing weight fast, I'm wondering if I should go one or two now.
Progressive and general consensus says 2, hmmm...
On a side note, Todd. Getting these ProActions dialed in.
I thought I had to stiffen up preload, turns out I was wrong.
I'm in softening mode now...
What about ride height with one clip. Did you notice much of a difference or did you measure?
Being 250ish, but...losing weight fast, I'm wondering if I should go one or two now.
Progressive and general consensus says 2, hmmm...
On a side note, Todd. Getting these ProActions dialed in.
I thought I had to stiffen up preload, turns out I was wrong.
I'm in softening mode now...
Last edited by dajogejr; Nov 3, 2015 at 07:25 AM.
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From: OH
I am at the stock height. They are stiffer than stock. When I would sit on the stock setup the front would drop a little. These don't. I do have a mustang seat on it that moves me back about an inch though. I had my indy install mine. He has done quite a few of them and said that of the ones he has installed most thought 2 clips were too stiff. I though 1 was too stiff when I first had them put in and was wondering if I was even going to like them but once they broke in they are great. I am sure the Ohlins units would be even better but that is just too much money.
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Road Warrior
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From: SE Michigan
Thanks again.
I appreciate your help as well as everyone else!
I plan on doing this Friday, taking a day off work.
It's supposed to rain, so...that means I won't try and hurry to get them done to ride. I can take my time...
I appreciate your help as well as everyone else!
I plan on doing this Friday, taking a day off work.
It's supposed to rain, so...that means I won't try and hurry to get them done to ride. I can take my time...
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the dealer sells the seals and or a rebuild kit with Seals, fork bushings, o rings, drain plug seals, etc, this is what i bought, just haven't done it yet, riding today 21c but there coming off the road next week for a long winter sleep [winter mod time]
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