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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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One of the best mods I've done so far, a must if you go 21" up front.

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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by stupid_rope
If you have the tools and capability, do it yourself. If your fork seals are new enough, dont bother replacing them - save the money. The oil in the lowers is only 5 oz per side and is just to keep things 'wet.' The pressure is contained in the monotube itself.

Also, did you get the lowered ones or stock length?
I got the lowered ones for my 21. Bought them at usmotoman for 277 shipped.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 03:38 PM
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I am going to do it myself and i got the standard height ones.I went stock height due to i am going with an 18"front and rear with rims.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by NMNSG08
I am going to do it myself and i got the standard height ones.I went stock height due to i am going with an 18"front and rear with rims.
What wheels did you get?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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I am going to do this mod also...i will be waiting to hear how hrd it was...
 
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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I have 18 inch wheels in the front and rear. I am a short guy. Do I go with stock height or how much of a drop?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 06:40 AM
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So did you install them yet?
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Mine arrived today for my 09 RK.

I'm doing the install myself.

Any pointers I should be aware of and how long should I allow for the work from start to finish. I'm guessing its going to take a while.

Thanks
 
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Originally Posted by harleycharlie1992
an added bonus of the monotubes is you no longer have to do any fork service to the bike. will save you money on maintenance and give a better ride!! good deal!! I love mine
I thought the same thing but when I was at the Progressive Suspension booth in Sturgis (actually rapid city hd) getting my 940's sorted out (they did an awesome job for me changing to longer springs) I asked about not having to service he monotubes and the tech said that in reality you needed to change the oil every 10 or 20,000 miles to get best performance. He was a factory Progressive tech and it was obvious he new what he was doing by how he had my 940's all apart and then set them up for my weight.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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You will love the monotubes. Much better ride and front end manuverability. Do the job yourself if you can and save big! I didn't, double the price of just the shocks!
 
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