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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 05:13 PM
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On the Progressive site they are showing the monotubes at 400 bucks, and the matching rear 940 shocks at 700 bucks. Wow....

Sorry...but that is too much $$$$.

Anyone know where they are selling this stuff at a much better price?

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google it and see what pops up, or EBAY

I have the 440 shocks. I got them on ebay brand new for a couple of hundred bucks

Just a word to the wise you have to go big or not bother, IMHO the progressive suspension only works when you do it front and back.

I know when I had the 440's without the monotubes it didn't make a huge difference because the front end was still wallowing around.

Once I had the front done the bike rides and handles like a BMW
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Just did the monotubes a week or so ago. Best price I found from a dealer was Dennis Kirk (around 300/free shipping).
Like someone else mentioned, about 5 oz. of fork oil per side for lubrication only.
Made a huge difference on my scoot.

-Carl
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 06:24 PM
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right now, I'm unsure if I want to go this route, as I want the same ride height as I have now, and I am not sure if that means the lowered version or not. Also, I'm reading about C clips determining height and ride quality. Progressive says use 3 of them...some say 2...some say 2 means bike sits lower....what a headache!

I may just stay stock, as I have ZERO problems with the way she handles right now.

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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 06:33 PM
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The monotubes are available in the non lowered version too. That's what I have on my bike as I didn't want to lower it and have no plan on anything other than an 18" front rim.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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okay, thanks. How many C clips? All 3?

Thanks in advance,

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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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Went ahead and got a set off eBay for 265 shipped. Standard length.....

ebay seller: "themotorworks".

I guess 3 C-Clips will do the trick.

I'll have to get some 940's for the rear to have it done the right way.

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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 09:24 PM
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I just bought a set of lowered mono's from American Classic on eBay. I also have a set of brand new (NIB) 940's up on eBay right now. Bought them and decided that I wanted to go another direction. Buy it now price is $475. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280834870701#ht_537wt_1378
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 09:35 PM
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I think 2 clips thats what another member on here told me heigth stays the same and best ride.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Anyone else have any experience with 2 or 3 C clips? I don't want the height to change.

~Joe
 
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by traveler
Anyone else have any experience with 2 or 3 C clips? I don't want the height to change.

~Joe
The monotube kit I used was the 31-2500 and honestly I don't recall "C" clips, but if it had any I installed all as directed as I didn't want a lowered front end.
 
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