Need advice!
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Nas_Man
Use the Search feature on this forum and search RICOR. Lots of posts with riders feedback after the install of the Intiminator that I do not need to try and address over again. We also have a insert that will prevent the fender damage in the future. Picture on our website showing the damaged fender that was on a 2009 Bagger with a very expensive paint job. Insert and our IAS valve did the trick with the stock springs.
http://store.ricorshocks.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=37
Use the Search feature on this forum and search RICOR. Lots of posts with riders feedback after the install of the Intiminator that I do not need to try and address over again. We also have a insert that will prevent the fender damage in the future. Picture on our website showing the damaged fender that was on a 2009 Bagger with a very expensive paint job. Insert and our IAS valve did the trick with the stock springs.
http://store.ricorshocks.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=37
Thanks, Naz
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From: Pacific Northwest
Loosen fork caps slightly(35mm socket) Jackup bike, strap it down(weight will possibly shift when you remove front wheel), remove brake caliper
(12 point 10mm) support with tape or bungy cord(don't let it dangle) remove front wheel and fender, loosen pinch bolts slide out forks, put one in a soft vise(I used a wood vise) finish removing cap(I put a rag around socket to help catch the cap as it's under pressure) remove washer, preload tube and spring, turn fork upside down into a bucket and dump out old fork oil, pump a few times to get all of it out. put back in wood vise and fully compress, pour in 26 oz 10 W fork oil., remove and pump 8-10 times to get air out, put back in vise again fully compressed, measure from top add or remove fork oil as needed, Harley spec 110mm, Ricor spec 100mm, I did 107mm as I did not have any instructions with my Ricor valves, and figured the valves would displace some fluid and only had the service manual to go by, so I fudged a little. Drop in Ricor valve, spring(s) preload tube and washer, slide back into bike, install pinch bolts, I was able to push down with socket and compress enough to reinstall cap on the bike(using the trees as a vise) not everyone does it that way, you have to be pushing down with a fair bit of pressure while you are carefully trying to start those fine threads on the cap without crossthreading them, not hard, but it's the hardest part of the whole procedure,repeat for second fork leg. Reinstall fender, wheel, and brake caliper. Refer to service manual for torque specs, etc. and in case I forgot anything. Road test. Come back with a big grin on your face and have a beer, or whatever to celebrate your bikes newfound prowess. Cheers!
(12 point 10mm) support with tape or bungy cord(don't let it dangle) remove front wheel and fender, loosen pinch bolts slide out forks, put one in a soft vise(I used a wood vise) finish removing cap(I put a rag around socket to help catch the cap as it's under pressure) remove washer, preload tube and spring, turn fork upside down into a bucket and dump out old fork oil, pump a few times to get all of it out. put back in wood vise and fully compress, pour in 26 oz 10 W fork oil., remove and pump 8-10 times to get air out, put back in vise again fully compressed, measure from top add or remove fork oil as needed, Harley spec 110mm, Ricor spec 100mm, I did 107mm as I did not have any instructions with my Ricor valves, and figured the valves would displace some fluid and only had the service manual to go by, so I fudged a little. Drop in Ricor valve, spring(s) preload tube and washer, slide back into bike, install pinch bolts, I was able to push down with socket and compress enough to reinstall cap on the bike(using the trees as a vise) not everyone does it that way, you have to be pushing down with a fair bit of pressure while you are carefully trying to start those fine threads on the cap without crossthreading them, not hard, but it's the hardest part of the whole procedure,repeat for second fork leg. Reinstall fender, wheel, and brake caliper. Refer to service manual for torque specs, etc. and in case I forgot anything. Road test. Come back with a big grin on your face and have a beer, or whatever to celebrate your bikes newfound prowess. Cheers!
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Loosen fork caps slightly(35mm socket) Jackup bike, strap it down(weight will possibly shift when you remove front wheel), remove brake caliper
(12 point 10mm) support with tape or bungy cord(don't let it dangle) remove front wheel and fender, loosen pinch bolts slide out forks, put one in a soft vise(I used a wood vise) finish removing cap(I put a rag around socket to help catch the cap as it's under pressure) remove washer, preload tube and spring, turn fork upside down into a bucket and dump out old fork oil, pump a few times to get all of it out. put back in wood vise and fully compress, pour in 26 oz 10 W fork oil., remove and pump 8-10 times to get air out, put back in vise again fully compressed, measure from top add or remove fork oil as needed, Harley spec 110mm, Ricor spec 100mm, I did 107mm as I did not have any instructions with my Ricor valves, and figured the valves would displace some fluid and only had the service manual to go by, so I fudged a little. Drop in Ricor valve, spring(s) preload tube and washer, slide back into bike, install pinch bolts, I was able to push down with socket and compress enough to reinstall cap on the bike(using the trees as a vise) not everyone does it that way, you have to be pushing down with a fair bit of pressure while you are carefully trying to start those fine threads on the cap without crossthreading them, not hard, but it's the hardest part of the whole procedure,repeat for second fork leg. Reinstall fender, wheel, and brake caliper. Refer to service manual for torque specs, etc. and in case I forgot anything. Road test. Come back with a big grin on your face and have a beer, or whatever to celebrate your bikes newfound prowess. Cheers!
(12 point 10mm) support with tape or bungy cord(don't let it dangle) remove front wheel and fender, loosen pinch bolts slide out forks, put one in a soft vise(I used a wood vise) finish removing cap(I put a rag around socket to help catch the cap as it's under pressure) remove washer, preload tube and spring, turn fork upside down into a bucket and dump out old fork oil, pump a few times to get all of it out. put back in wood vise and fully compress, pour in 26 oz 10 W fork oil., remove and pump 8-10 times to get air out, put back in vise again fully compressed, measure from top add or remove fork oil as needed, Harley spec 110mm, Ricor spec 100mm, I did 107mm as I did not have any instructions with my Ricor valves, and figured the valves would displace some fluid and only had the service manual to go by, so I fudged a little. Drop in Ricor valve, spring(s) preload tube and washer, slide back into bike, install pinch bolts, I was able to push down with socket and compress enough to reinstall cap on the bike(using the trees as a vise) not everyone does it that way, you have to be pushing down with a fair bit of pressure while you are carefully trying to start those fine threads on the cap without crossthreading them, not hard, but it's the hardest part of the whole procedure,repeat for second fork leg. Reinstall fender, wheel, and brake caliper. Refer to service manual for torque specs, etc. and in case I forgot anything. Road test. Come back with a big grin on your face and have a beer, or whatever to celebrate your bikes newfound prowess. Cheers!
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+1 for Works springs up front. Cheaper than the Ricor valves and an EXCELLENT improvement over stock.
I would love to try those valves out though.
If you have an '05, I bet you can do the whole install without removing the tubes since we have the handy drain screws at the bottom of the tubes.
I would love to try those valves out though.
If you have an '05, I bet you can do the whole install without removing the tubes since we have the handy drain screws at the bottom of the tubes.
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Thanks Madden for all you help man.... I will look into it!!
Naz
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I would love to try those valves out though.
+1 for Works springs up front. Cheaper than the Ricor valves and an EXCELLENT improvement over stock.
I would love to try those valves out though.
If you have an '05, I bet you can do the whole install without removing the tubes since we have the handy drain screws at the bottom of the tubes.
I would love to try those valves out though.
If you have an '05, I bet you can do the whole install without removing the tubes since we have the handy drain screws at the bottom of the tubes.
Try them out..... we guarantee you will be pleased or send them back for a full refund.
We have not had any unhappy customers yet and really don't expect any as they WORK very well in every application we have tuned them for.