Progressive Monotubes for Street Glide
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Cruiser
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Progressive Monotubes for Street Glide
Hey guys, how is everyone tonight. I have some questions/issues with my progressive monotubes. I installed them about about 2000 miles ago. I lowered the front end 2 inches. Did as the instructions said, just installed the longer and shorter springs on the bottom with no c clip spacers. I haven't been happy with the ride, the bike bottoms out on bumps. Sounds like metal on metal. I pulled them apart tonight planning on raising it 1 inch. Figured i would see if anyone else has had the same issues.
I like the lowered look but don't like the ride, i was throwing around the idea of throwing 1 c clip and box springs on the bottom. Any input or concerns. I appreciate the info
Danny
I like the lowered look but don't like the ride, i was throwing around the idea of throwing 1 c clip and box springs on the bottom. Any input or concerns. I appreciate the info
Danny
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: beaver dam, Wi.
I have mine lowered 1" and they still bottom out, hoping to pull them out this year and install something different. This is my second set, progressive replaced my original set because of a broken plastic piece and they were lowered 2" and they were way better than the newer version. Wish I had the first version back. Prolly gonna install the legend axeo's this time around
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Malaysia
I just installed the 944s for the rear and it seems to be performing far better than the stock crap it had..Just love the way it absorbs the little ripples on the road and so I thought I'd do something about the fronts too..I had the Progressive Monotube in mind as well.I do not intend to drop the height but listening to the feedback here on the bottoming out issue is a little worrying.
Hey guys, how is everyone tonight. I have some questions/issues with my progressive monotubes. I installed them about about 2000 miles ago. I lowered the front end 2 inches. Did as the instructions said, just installed the longer and shorter springs on the bottom with no c clip spacers. I haven't been happy with the ride, the bike bottoms out on bumps. Sounds like metal on metal. I pulled them apart tonight planning on raising it 1 inch. Figured i would see if anyone else has had the same issues.
I like the lowered look but don't like the ride, i was throwing around the idea of throwing 1 c clip and box springs on the bottom. Any input or concerns. I appreciate the info
Danny
I like the lowered look but don't like the ride, i was throwing around the idea of throwing 1 c clip and box springs on the bottom. Any input or concerns. I appreciate the info
Danny
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Cruiser
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From: Oklahoma
I put the 1 spacer in per side and the bike feels great, looks like it raised it a little bit, maybe 1/2 in.
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I have the Progressive kit as well. Went with their lowering kit. I installed 1 clip and am running a 21 inch wheel. The ride in my opinion is greatly improved. I have had zero bottoming out issues but again, I am running a 21 inch wheel. I would not install 3 clips since the ride will be a lot harsher.
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