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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 09:05 AM
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They're great. I got the 1" lower version and the bike rides better than the stock shocks.

Got the shocks and installation "free" when I bought the bike. Used Harley gift cards the dealer threw in with the purchase.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Found the Monotubes for $247 at Amazon.com. Is this a good place to buy them?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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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
Until the gas leaks out; there have been some reported. The Progressive guys at their HQ will talk openly about the issue. Furthermore, they will eventually wear out and have to be replaced. Progressive is working on a serviceable unit to replace the current monotube so when internals wear, they can be replaced and the unit restored to original performance. Anyone interested in the Progressive monotube might want to give Progressive a call to find out when the new unit will be released; it would be worth waiting for.

A set of R/T springs and emulators is a superior setup for more aggressive riders but the monotube is good option for the average rider. JMHO.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 11:43 AM
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Lifetime warranty. Progressive will replace if broken, leaking or worn out. That's what they just told me.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 07fsxt
Found the Monotubes for $247 at Amazon.com. Is this a good place to buy them?
Might also be worth contacting www.directcycleparts.com or www.phatperformanceparts.com I think both are currently priced around $250 and may be giving additional 5% off ??
 
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 11:23 PM
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phats where its at
 
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Originally Posted by 07fsxt
Lifetime warranty. Progressive will replace if broken, leaking or worn out. That's what they just told me.
Understood but that wasn't my point. At some point, the monotubes will fail and have to be replaced but Progressive won't pay for the R/R labor. If you have the tools and capability to DIY the R/R, cool but still a little more challenging than changing oil.

The point I was trying to make was that for a bit more money, forks can be upgraded with a set of springs and emulators (dampening valves) that are matched to the riders weight. That setup is superior in performance and will not break, leak or wear out. JMHO, no knock on monotubes, just another approach.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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I wonder how the H-D fork kit compares with monotubes? http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US More money (even with 20% off) and probably not as good a warranty but another alternative. The simplicity/cost of springs/emulators does sound tempting ...
 
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Originally Posted by djl
Understood but that wasn't my point. At some point, the monotubes will fail and have to be replaced but Progressive won't pay for the R/R labor. If you have the tools and capability to DIY the R/R, cool but still a little more challenging than changing oil.

The point I was trying to make was that for a bit more money, forks can be upgraded with a set of springs and emulators (dampening valves) that are matched to the riders weight. That setup is superior in performance and will not break, leak or wear out. JMHO, no knock on monotubes, just another approach.
Been there, done that. I am almost ready to bail out on the R/T spring, emulator setup after having the forks off the bike three different times with vary little improvement over the stock ride. The forums have been allot of help with this matter, but its just to much trial and error for me. The real ******* is that I don't know if I will be any better off going with the Monotubes. Oh well its only money, right.
 
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Originally Posted by NMNSG08
I will be putting them in this weekend,i already have the 440's on the rear.Courious of how much difference i will fell with them installed.
Big time difference!!
Definately worth it!!
Beats the **** out of those stupid springs any day.. IMHO..
 
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