My game also had this issue, although I've played plenty that didn't. I suspect there were different runs of wireforms done as there were different runs of the game made. I never found anyone locally who had one to compare the bends in the wireform before I eventually sold the game.
What helped some was adding washers on the top hex post where the top of the wireform mounts (below the ramp mounting point). Elevating the monorail ramp even slightly will slow the ball down. Also make sure the three thumbscrews holding down the upper playfield are real tight. Added height there will add speed on the monorail ramp.