progressive monotube question
Stellar HDF Member
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From: KMHT KFMY
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
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Mobile, AL
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
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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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.
`Joe
I may just stay stock, as I have ZERO problems with the way she handles right now.
`Joe
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
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.
~Joe
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.
~Joe
Last edited by traveler; Mar 3, 2012 at 06:56 PM.
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Joined: May 2010
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From: SE AZ
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
Road Captain
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From: Illinois
I think 2 clips thats what another member on here told me heigth stays the same and best ride.
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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.