New 49mm fork modification
#71
12-28-2009, 09:05 AM
Hi all,I'm new to this forum ,but have been a part of the Sportster forum for a while . I installed Ricors Intiminators earlier this year on my 04 Sportster . The installation of the Ricors made a huge improvement to the front forks . I had installed Prog .Sus . springs in the forks when I purchased the bike new . This was a step-up but not much . Intiminators up front , Ohlin 36 series shocks on the rear ,every Sportster should be sold with this combo . Just bought a new 09 Road King this past Thursday and Ricors will be my "FIRST" improvement ,then I can get on with paying the Harley Tax and do the stage 1 mods .
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12-28-2009, 03:59 PM
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#73
12-29-2009, 10:41 PM
I rode a lot with XLXR (from the Sporty forum) and he talked me into the Intiminators.Had the Intiminators on my xl1200R for 12,000 miles before I traded it in on the '09 fxdf which now has nearly 10,000 miles on it. Still grin every time I ride it. It ain't my st1300 but this bitch handles for a Harley!
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11-09-2010, 07:27 AM
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The shim stack tune for Road Kings is slightly different. It has been worked out and tested on a number of baggers with the same great results. The picture of the damaged front fender on our website is a 09 Road King. The owner rides his bike hard obviously and Henderson Harley came to us for a fix. We designed and made the spacer, the dealer installed it along with the Intiminator. Owner was very pleased as was the dealer as it was a brand new bike and a warranty repair on a very expensive custom paint job.
http://store.ricorshocks.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=37
We do not recommend changing your fork fluid level unless you have your own reason for doing so. You also should be hearing back from some other forum members in the near future who recently purchased our IAS valve. Henderson Harley is also installing them on every new Police Bike that comes through their shop for the initial set up before they are delivered.
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have tried to achieve the same results.. RICOR has achieved it...... and we gurantee you will be more than happy with your new ride
http://store.ricorshocks.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=37
We do not recommend changing your fork fluid level unless you have your own reason for doing so. You also should be hearing back from some other forum members in the near future who recently purchased our IAS valve. Henderson Harley is also installing them on every new Police Bike that comes through their shop for the initial set up before they are delivered.
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have tried to achieve the same results.. RICOR has achieved it...... and we gurantee you will be more than happy with your new rideWhat will the size of the Intiminator Valve for a 2009 Road King Classic, I think after research should be 41mm, should I used the Spacer, I am asking because I live in Panama, don’t want to make a mistake, like to order the correct size, Will install with Progressive Spring 11-1131
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11-09-2010, 10:21 AM
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Actually it was the founder of Ricor, Don Richardson, that introduced that technology to mountain bikes. There are some work arounds that don't work as well and would be flat out dangerous on a motorized vehicle. Very long story....
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11-09-2010, 10:28 AM
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11-09-2010, 10:42 AM
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Handled via e-mail with our new friend from Panama, looks like he brought the thread back to the top and I just read the last couple of post.
And yes he is correct, he needs 41mm.
Thanks,
Brian
#78
11-09-2010, 11:18 AM
I installed both Intimnators & Ricor shocks on my Wide Glide in mid-july. I have put well over 7500 mile since. The change in the ride is great. Don't know if it was the Intiminator's or the Shocks. Did both at the same time. If I had to do it all over again. I would start with the Intiminators. Then shocks. I had the Fork Brace, and True-Track already installed. The ride improvment over stock is fantastic. I did several days over 600 miles without a backache. Cudos to Ricor for their products.
#79
02-06-2011, 09:45 AM
$298.94 is allot to pay.
I'm waiting for my new Works triple spring fork set and was interested in this item but not at that price.
They have got to come down, there doesen't look to be much to them.
The whole new Works sping settup is $149.00 and this little valve for twice that is way too much.
I'm waiting for my new Works triple spring fork set and was interested in this item but not at that price.
They have got to come down, there doesen't look to be much to them.
The whole new Works sping settup is $149.00 and this little valve for twice that is way too much.
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02-07-2011, 09:16 PM
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$298.94 is allot to pay.
I'm waiting for my new Works triple spring fork set and was interested in this item but not at that price.
They have got to come down, there doesen't look to be much to them.
The whole new Works sping settup is $149.00 and this little valve for twice that is way too much.
I'm waiting for my new Works triple spring fork set and was interested in this item but not at that price.
They have got to come down, there doesen't look to be much to them.
The whole new Works sping settup is $149.00 and this little valve for twice that is way too much.
