Rikor Intiminator Question
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Rikor Intiminator Question
I installed these last year. When I installed them I also changed the fork springs to the ones recommended by Rikor. Everything is set to stock height. The first year I had a bad fork leak so I tore them apart over the winter (Prior to the Intiminiators I had no leaks) Come to find out, the person that gave me the fluid specs had 1" too much fluid in them. Fast forward to this year, I rebuilt everything and set the correct fluid level. Unfortunately the forks are leaking again. Has anyone experienced this before with Intiminators?
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So I finally figured out what was wrong with my forks. The seals were installed upside down. DOH! I just put them back on (with the seal installed correctly) and went for a nice long ride. No leaks and what an amazing difference in the handling and ride. I highly recommend the Intiminators. It boggles my mind why Harley doesn't spend a little extra money and improve their suspension.
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I do agree though. They should have better suspension. At the very least modern inverted adjustable cartridge forks.
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Inverted forks may cost a good deal more, I must admit, but the MoCo has made the XR1200 and latest Roadster with them, so they know how to do it.
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You need to tell us where you get those prices and what brand! A set of fully adjustable 30mm fork cartridges and shocks from Ohlins retails at a total of around $3,500. If the MoCo bought them by the truck-load, they should not add much to the cost of a new CVO. Any extra could be offset by changing the priority of the custom stuff included, so give us a nil cost increase. Win-win!
Inverted forks may cost a good deal more, I must admit, but the MoCo has made the XR1200 and latest Roadster with them, so they know how to do it.
Inverted forks may cost a good deal more, I must admit, but the MoCo has made the XR1200 and latest Roadster with them, so they know how to do it.
Basic inverted forks wouldn't cost anymore. The metric manufactures have been using them for years and they manage to sell a bike with more performance and lower cost then what Harley does. I think I paid $7500 for the R6 I raced. I know it's not the same but for what we get in a Harley the prices are high.
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Your buell probably had showa suspension. Thats what harley uses. What motorcycle metal sells is a the FG kit which is not the same as the FGR fork. Its very different. For us mortals though it is more then sufficient. Personally I'd love to have a front end from Howard on my bike. I just can't afford it.