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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 06:58 PM
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I just dropped my bike off to have a progressive suspension installed in the front end. I hedged on it for a while but finally bit the bullet. I'm hoping I can really feel the handling improvement!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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if you mean the monotube. Your going to love it.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:06 PM
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I am seriously thinking of doing it myself this coming winter...
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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+1 on the Monotubes!!!
940's ain't bad for the rear either.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by notrailers
if you mean the monotube. Your going to love it.
Yes. Sorry, the monotube.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:31 PM
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Night and Day difference over stock. You'll be happy!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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Thanks guys! That's what I needed to hear. When you dump several hundred in something your on the fence about, you need a little confirmation that you made a good decision.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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Another happy monotube customer, night and day difference from OEM.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Interested in how do the monotubes differ from stock.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 08:06 AM
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Okay, it definitely improved front end response and stability. No brake dive. It seems to be worth the expense!
 
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