Progressive monotube setup
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Cruiser
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For the most part they are fine and an upgrade over stock. They'll eliminate the brake dive and once you dial in the clips the ride will also improve over stock. Just remember a lot of this stuff is subjective when it comes to what's harsh or jarring. Chrome lowers look great. I'm sure you'll be happy. There's nothing subjective about that.
When are you installing?
When are you installing?
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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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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.
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.
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I put a set of Enforcers on the front and rear of my 2011. Still have the rear one on. The 21 on front is a Coastal Moto Largo. Wasn't my first choice, but for the price it's great. I think I'm just going to blackout the rear wheel instead of changing it.
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The clips adjust the preload which affects the sag of the front end. So I would guess the sag is in between using a total of 2 vs. 4
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not arguing with your thinking, but I'd be uncomfortable with the forks being set up differently, and can't see any possible advantage.
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The advantage is fine tuning the preload. Zero concern running the forks differently. In some off-road bike setups one fork controls compression and other rebound.
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did you first try it with 1 each, or 2 each? If so, what were your impressions?
