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I'm glad I ran into this thread. I'm having my monotubes installed next week. I went back and forth on trying to do the install myself and save $320. But, knowing my luck I'll screw something up before leaving on an overnight ride on Friday. Getting the monotubes will complete my suspension upgrades to date which are Suspension Technologies shocks and the Progressive Touring Link Stabilizer. Just those upgrades alone helped a lot and I started to think, why do I need buy the monotubes then? That thought lasted for a day, I still get some wallowing in high speed sweepers, but to be honest brake dive hasn't been a real issue. However, any improvement there is appreciated though.
I found this thread looking for one I posted about the spacers that come with the kit. Whether to add them to soften the front end because I've heard a couple people talking about the ride being too firm for their liking. I'm used to firm rides coming from sport bikes and my Ducati 999R is set up for the track so firm is good. But I'm unsure about it when it comes to the Harley. I love the bike for cruising the highways and I'm getting sold on a softer ride as a result, maybe the firm talk is not a big deal because it looks like everyone here is happy overall with no mention of the ride being too firm. I have to admit I have fun with the bike in the twisties, I know its not a Ducati, but I look at it as a bike in a different class so from that perspective I like improving its potential. In its own way the fun factor is just as satisfying. More importantly, a tuned and upgraded suspension is a safer bike.
I found this thread looking for one I posted about the spacers that come with the kit. Whether to add them to soften the front end because I've heard a couple people talking about the ride being too firm for their liking. I'm used to firm rides coming from sport bikes and my Ducati 999R is set up for the track so firm is good. But I'm unsure about it when it comes to the Harley. I love the bike for cruising the highways and I'm getting sold on a softer ride as a result, maybe the firm talk is not a big deal because it looks like everyone here is happy overall with no mention of the ride being too firm. I have to admit I have fun with the bike in the twisties, I know its not a Ducati, but I look at it as a bike in a different class so from that perspective I like improving its potential. In its own way the fun factor is just as satisfying. More importantly, a tuned and upgraded suspension is a safer bike.
I can tell you that the monotubes completely changed my bike's manuverability. It is MUCH more stable and the handling difference is like night and day. The more I ride the more I appreciate it. Very happy with the decision.
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