Progressive monotube setup
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: America the Beautiful
Thanks for all the good input, albeit mostly not too positive on the monotubes overall. Is anyone happy with the monotubes? I definitely don’t want something that will make my ride miserable! I’ve already purchased them and ***** shiny forks to put on this week. Would definitely be open to someone sponsoring me to put the axeos in and do a review
. As would we all...just can’t justify the money right now.
. As would we all...just can’t justify the money right now. 
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Maine
I am happy with mine and have had them in for 4 years. I weigh 175lbs and mostly ride alone. I split the difference and went with a total of 3 clips, 1 in one side and 2 in the other. I like a firm ride with decent feedback and this gives that. I think for the money the monotubes are an excellent upgrade, but I also understand there are much better options at twice the cost.
Also, before anyone disagrees running differing preload, springs, valving, etc. on each side is perfectly acceptable and has no impact on the whole package as it operates as one unit when connected to a solid axle.
Also, before anyone disagrees running differing preload, springs, valving, etc. on each side is perfectly acceptable and has no impact on the whole package as it operates as one unit when connected to a solid axle.
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can't believe nobody has made the distinction between the standard height monotubes and the lowering monotubes. I went with a 21" front wheel and left the forks stock. It sat up to high for my liking and made the handling awkward at slow speeds. I decided to use the monotubes lowering kit and used the single spring from the kit (did not use the secondary spring), along with 2 clips on each side. that was supposed to give a 1" drop, but ended up closer to 1.5"
The ride and handling are great with none of the harshness others are talking about.
2011 Street Glide and I'm about 195-200.
Last edited by pjb; Jun 25, 2018 at 09:01 AM.
Thanks for all the good input, albeit mostly not too positive on the monotubes overall. Is anyone happy with the monotubes? I definitely don’t want something that will make my ride miserable! I’ve already purchased them and ***** shiny forks to put on this week. Would definitely be open to someone sponsoring me to put the axeos in and do a review. As would we all...just can’t justify the money right now.
. As would we all...just can’t justify the money right now.When are you installing?
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I was happy with the stock height also, until I put the 21 up front. Now it's back where it needs to be.
My original point to the OP is that you will probably get different setup opinions based on whether they are talking about the standard height monotubes or the lowering monotubes. None of the posters indicated which they were using, and neither did the OP.
My original point to the OP is that you will probably get different setup opinions based on whether they are talking about the standard height monotubes or the lowering monotubes. None of the posters indicated which they were using, and neither did the OP.
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Thanks for all the good input, albeit mostly not too positive on the monotubes overall. Is anyone happy with the monotubes? I definitely don’t want something that will make my ride miserable! I’ve already purchased them and ***** shiny forks to put on this week. Would definitely be open to someone sponsoring me to put the axeos in and do a review. As would we all...just can’t justify the money right now.
. As would we all...just can’t justify the money right now.
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Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2013
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From: America the Beautiful
I was happy with the stock height also, until I put the 21 up front. Now it's back where it needs to be.
My original point to the OP is that you will probably get different setup opinions based on whether they are talking about the standard height monotubes or the lowering monotubes. None of the posters indicated which they were using, and neither did the OP.
My original point to the OP is that you will probably get different setup opinions based on whether they are talking about the standard height monotubes or the lowering monotubes. None of the posters indicated which they were using, and neither did the OP.
