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Old May 30, 2014 | 02:15 PM
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I put mine on this year and have had zero issues with the ride. After a very cold hard winter the roads here in Maine are terrible and I am loving this new and improved front end.
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Hotrodz_n_Harleyz
I'm actually kinda surprised at the responses from folks not liking them, they seemed pretty universally loved overall while reading reviews during my research.
That was why I took the chance on them....Other than the initial reports of them clunking inside the tubes, everyone seemed to love them.

I'll have a full-height set for sale in about a week if anyone's interested.
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by '05Train
That was why I took the chance on them....Other than the initial reports of them clunking inside the tubes, everyone seemed to love them.

I'll have a full-height set for sale in about a week if anyone's interested.
well you beat me to the response!

I WAS going to say my buddy got beat to **** this weekend with them on......
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by y2kflhr
well you beat me to the response!

I WAS going to say my buddy got beat to **** this weekend with them on......
Yup.

Wouldn't say they're the worst thing I've ever bought for the bike, but they're easily in the top 5.
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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Have you tried different oils & weights? There was noticeably improvement when I changed fork oil over to Amsoil Shock Therapy #10.
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 02:37 PM
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I've had both the standard height and the lowered monotubes. I have no complaints what so ever. The monotubes preform well for me. No unusual noises, less brake dive under hard braking. I also have Progressive 444's on the rear. The monotubes have preformed well when the bike was a Street Glide and now that it's a Road Glide. With the lowered monotubes, I don't think I'd do more than a 1" drop, as from what I've read that's where the complaints start. To me, for the money the monotubes are a nice addition to the bike.
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 02:38 PM
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Have you tried different oils & weights? There was noticeably improvement when I changed fork oil over to Amsoil Shock Therapy #10.
Nope. According to Progressive the oil's only there to lubricate the cartridge. I have 10wt. Spectro in there, and there's no way that's to blame for the jarring ride.
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 02:44 PM
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Nope. According to Progressive the oil's only there to lubricate the cartridge. I have 10wt. Spectro in there, and there's no way that's to blame for the jarring ride.
Sorry I wasn't real clear I meant oil change on stock front end suspension.
 
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Nope. According to Progressive the oil's only there to lubricate the cartridge. I have 10wt. Spectro in there, and there's no way that's to blame for the jarring ride.
I think he was directing that to the OP.... and if he was, that is something to try. Like I said earlier, I'm running a 50/50 mix of stock fork oil and Screaming Eagle fork oil. Way better than stock. Better damping, and reduced dive.
 
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Old May 30, 2014 | 02:47 PM
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Had these for about 2500 miles so far this season and to be honest I had forgotten about them. In other words the front end is neutral and no longer causes me issues such as wobbly soft and massive dive under braking - love'em
 
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