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Old 03-03-2012, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by traveler
On the Progressive site they are showing the monotubes at 400 bucks, and the matching rear 940 shocks at 700 bucks. Wow....

Sorry...but that is too much $$$$.

Anyone know where they are selling this stuff at a much better price?

Thanks,

~Joe
google it and see what pops up, or EBAY

I have the 440 shocks. I got them on ebay brand new for a couple of hundred bucks

Just a word to the wise you have to go big or not bother, IMHO the progressive suspension only works when you do it front and back.

I know when I had the 440's without the monotubes it didn't make a huge difference because the front end was still wallowing around.

Once I had the front done the bike rides and handles like a BMW
 
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Old 03-03-2012, 05:26 PM
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Just did the monotubes a week or so ago. Best price I found from a dealer was Dennis Kirk (around 300/free shipping).
Like someone else mentioned, about 5 oz. of fork oil per side for lubrication only.
Made a huge difference on my scoot.

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Old 03-03-2012, 06:24 PM
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right now, I'm unsure if I want to go this route, as I want the same ride height as I have now, and I am not sure if that means the lowered version or not. Also, I'm reading about C clips determining height and ride quality. Progressive says use 3 of them...some say 2...some say 2 means bike sits lower....what a headache!

I may just stay stock, as I have ZERO problems with the way she handles right now.

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Old 03-03-2012, 06:33 PM
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The monotubes are available in the non lowered version too. That's what I have on my bike as I didn't want to lower it and have no plan on anything other than an 18" front rim.
 
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okay, thanks. How many C clips? All 3?

Thanks in advance,

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Went ahead and got a set off eBay for 265 shipped. Standard length.....

ebay seller: "themotorworks".

I guess 3 C-Clips will do the trick.

I'll have to get some 940's for the rear to have it done the right way.

~Joe
 

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I just bought a set of lowered mono's from American Classic on eBay. I also have a set of brand new (NIB) 940's up on eBay right now. Bought them and decided that I wanted to go another direction. Buy it now price is $475. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280834870701#ht_537wt_1378
 
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I think 2 clips thats what another member on here told me heigth stays the same and best ride.
 
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Anyone else have any experience with 2 or 3 C clips? I don't want the height to change.

~Joe
 
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Originally Posted by traveler
Anyone else have any experience with 2 or 3 C clips? I don't want the height to change.

~Joe
The monotube kit I used was the 31-2500 and honestly I don't recall "C" clips, but if it had any I installed all as directed as I didn't want a lowered front end.
 


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