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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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Default progressive monotubes?
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.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 04:46 PM
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I have the exact set-up on my 2012 Street Glide. The ride will be tighter and more controlled. Also, there will be less brake dive.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Where is the best place to get the Monotubes?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 06:37 AM
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I got mine at phat performance,$255.00+free shipping.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 07:01 AM
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I got mine at phat performance,$255.00+free shipping.
Are you doing the install yourself or having a Indy or HD dealer do the install? If so how much to have installed. Thinking of having a set installed soon. I just installed a set of Progressive 940's.
 
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Originally Posted by 1sweetglide08
Are you doing the install yourself or having a Indy or HD dealer do the install? If so how much to have installed. Thinking of having a set installed soon. I just installed a set of Progressive 940's.

I love my mono tubes, I also have the 940's in the rear and I think for my style of riding its a perfect combo.

I had them installed at a non HD performance shop and had my forks powder coated black at the same time and I believe I was out the door for 700ish for the tubes install and powder coating.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 08:33 AM
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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
 
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Mine should be here Friday. Debating on installing myself or have a dealer do it.
 
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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?
 
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Im very happy with mine. Much less dive under hard braking and a overall more controlled ride.

US Motoman 239.00 including shipping
http://www.usmotoman.com/product/mon...,53,1028_23560

or Direct Harley Parts 254.00
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