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09-09-2012, 12:30 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MN USA
Posts: 119
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Mono tubes
I ordered the Progressive monotubes today...hope they work out OK 
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09-09-2012, 07:57 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Lutes Casino
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I think you will. I installed a 1" drop set on my wife's last two Road Kings and they really rode well after the install.
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09-10-2012, 03:01 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Lawrenceville, Ga
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had them installed out in sturgis along with the 440's on the rear. i really like them. no buyers remorse, it was a great upgrade in ride and handling.
patrick
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09-11-2012, 03:54 AM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patched
I ordered the Progressive monotubes today...hope they work out OK |
I ordered them a couple weeks ago but the big long box arrived with nothing in it but the fork seal kit. :-(
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2000 FLHTCUI
97"S&S, SE HEADS,TW6
PCIII, Jackpot 4" Exhaust
Ohlins / Progr... Monotubes
Bagger Brace, LRS 7" Shield
Mustang seat, Sony DSXS310
BT 2180 Amp / 6.5" Titan IIs
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09-13-2012, 03:47 AM
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IronButt
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: East TN
Posts: 3,674
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Put the stock height progressive mono tubes on the 09 CVO loved them.
Put 1 inch lower mono tubes on the Fatboy for the 21 front wheel, love them.
Much less brake dive, much better control and handling.
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09-15-2012, 01:50 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DAVENRINO
I ordered them a couple weeks ago but the big long box arrived with nothing in it but the fork seal kit. :-(
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The box was opened during shipping somehow. Dennis Kirk immediately shipped replacements. Looking fwd to getting them installed. Gonna have my lower fork legs powdercoated at the same time.
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2000 FLHTCUI
97"S&S, SE HEADS,TW6
PCIII, Jackpot 4" Exhaust
Ohlins / Progr... Monotubes
Bagger Brace, LRS 7" Shield
Mustang seat, Sony DSXS310
BT 2180 Amp / 6.5" Titan IIs
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09-15-2012, 03:33 PM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Cape Cod
Posts: 7
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I have been thinking about doing the mono tubes, it was nice to see more positive results from riders.
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09-15-2012, 03:40 PM
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IronButt
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Chandler, Az
Posts: 156
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I ordered a set also. Steve at GMR is doing a 120R for me over the next couple of weeks, and installing the Mono Tubes, Glide Pro, Bandit clutch, pipes and other assorted goodies. I've good things about the Mono Tube cartridges!
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11-15-2012, 11:32 AM
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FNG :)
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ontario
Posts: 14
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Got a set stock length to go with my 440's. Best thing I ever bought. However, after I went to a 21" and 18" combo, which really raised the bike up and gave me sidestand issues (since worked out). Knowing what I do now, I'd have bought the same setup, but 1" lower.
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11-15-2012, 06:49 PM
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Lifetime Premium
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Virginia
Posts: 222
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I read (once) somewhere that you have to replace the gas monotubes every five years. Can anyone confirm or deny this? I've had them for over two years and they're a nice ride.
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11-15-2012, 08:46 PM
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Saved by Christ
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Pine Mountain, Georgia
Posts: 224
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Had a friend remove Progressive 1" lowering springs and went with the 1" lower mono tube...He said he could not tell much differance in the two...He gave me the 1" lowering springs and I like them...
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11-16-2012, 06:33 AM
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IronButt
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Eastern Iowa
Posts: 172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bcomes
I read (once) somewhere that you have to replace the gas monotubes every five years. Can anyone confirm or deny this? I've had them for over two years and they're a nice ride.
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They have Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Keep your receipt.
I just had them installed last week. Ride seems improved but bike has now been stored until Spring.
Nice thing about the cartridge system is "No More Fork Fluid Changes"!
Last edited by gusotto; 11-16-2012 at 06:22 PM.
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11-16-2012, 04:48 PM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 40
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Ordered mine yesterday. With the Ohlins 3/3's on t he back I should be good for suspension.
As Tom Petty said, "The waiting is the hardest part".
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11-19-2012, 02:56 AM
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Seasoned Rider
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 57
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I put the stock heighth Monotubes on mine with Ohlins 2-2s on the rear along with the Bagger Brace and Commander IIs. Love the ride and handling! 
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2000 FLHTCUI
97"S&S, SE HEADS,TW6
PCIII, Jackpot 4" Exhaust
Ohlins / Progr... Monotubes
Bagger Brace, LRS 7" Shield
Mustang seat, Sony DSXS310
BT 2180 Amp / 6.5" Titan IIs
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