Ricor Intiminators Installed
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From: Amersfoort, The Netherlands
Ricor Intiminators Installed
First testride: more stability, less brake dive and much, much smoother ride!
Overall feeling: they just put a big smile on my face when riding!
Can't believe what a difference these little gadgets make!
Thanks to the instruction sheet and my service manual install was easy, even for the less mechanical inclined (such as I...) and it only took me 2 hours. I also changed the fork oil to the 10wt Amsoil and cut the spacers 5/8".
I also ordered the Ricor rear shocks and can't wait to hear from them they are ready to ship!
Overall feeling: they just put a big smile on my face when riding!
Can't believe what a difference these little gadgets make!
Thanks to the instruction sheet and my service manual install was easy, even for the less mechanical inclined (such as I...) and it only took me 2 hours. I also changed the fork oil to the 10wt Amsoil and cut the spacers 5/8".
I also ordered the Ricor rear shocks and can't wait to hear from them they are ready to ship!
Last edited by DutchBob; Nov 22, 2010 at 08:27 AM.
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Nice work, those intiminators are a lot of bang for the buck and you are gonna be real pleased with those rear shocks, they work real well and look damn good especially on a streetbob. Enjoy
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Ricor makes some great products... Shocks are fantastic and the intiminators are darn good too. I still would rather have a good adjustable front end over the intiminators though.
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I bought the Intiminators a few months ago. Been waiting for the weather to turn wet here in Northern Ca. before doing the install.
DutchBob, Glad to hear the difference is noticeable. I hope to get these installed over the Thanksgiving weekend.
DutchBob, Glad to hear the difference is noticeable. I hope to get these installed over the Thanksgiving weekend.
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As for filling, again follow your manual. I secured the forkleg in an upright position to my workbench using the 2 holes where the fender is attached and 2 long allen bolts. I made a simple dipstick with the specified level for my bike (see pics).
There's also a great thread by forum member Mud, which is a very clear how-to with photo's:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...n-upgrade.html
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I had the Intiminators on my XL1200R and they're the first things I did to the FXDF. If you don't have 'em, do whatever is necessary to get 'em.
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First testride: more stability, less brake dive and much, much smoother ride!
Overall feeling: they just put a big smile on my face when riding!
Can't believe what a difference these little gadgets make!
Thanks to the instruction sheet and my service manual install was easy, even for the less mechanical inclined (such as I...) and it only took me 2 hours. I also changed the fork oil to the 10wt Amsoil and cut the spacers 5/8".
I also ordered the Ricor rear shocks and can't wait to hear from them they are ready to ship!
Overall feeling: they just put a big smile on my face when riding!
Can't believe what a difference these little gadgets make!
Thanks to the instruction sheet and my service manual install was easy, even for the less mechanical inclined (such as I...) and it only took me 2 hours. I also changed the fork oil to the 10wt Amsoil and cut the spacers 5/8".
I also ordered the Ricor rear shocks and can't wait to hear from them they are ready to ship!
As for installing the Intiminators...You don't need drain plugs or to remove the forks in order to install them. I just did as Brian mentioned to me and basically used turkey baster technology for sucking out the existing fork oil. For refilling and pumping the forks after the install, I just raised and lowered the hydraulic jack supporting the front of the bike frame. I had the rear part of the bike frame supported on a single bar type bike stand. Very simple, fast and efficient.
To get to the fluid at the bottom of the forks I just used an 18" length of 1/8 to 3/16 inch hard tube brake or gas line attached to some tygon or rubber tubing going to my suction source, which could be a Mity-Vac, turkey baster or whatever you happen to have. I used an old gear lube extractor that I used to use to suck out old differential oil in my car. This method can be messy, so do put something down on the floor to catch the inevitable splash or drip.
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I went the same route with Ricors front and back, much improved! Just don't expect much with the shorter shocks as any rear suspension needs some travel to work, mine are 13.5" and work great. I don't have to slow down for too many things now, in fact, I speed up for R/R tracks and the like, just because I can.
As for installing the Intiminators...You don't need drain plugs or to remove the forks in order to install them. I just did as Brian mentioned to me and basically used turkey baster technology for sucking out the existing fork oil. For refilling and pumping the forks after the install, I just raised and lowered the hydraulic jack supporting the front of the bike frame. I had the rear part of the bike frame supported on a single bar type bike stand. Very simple, fast and efficient.
To get to the fluid at the bottom of the forks I just used an 18" length of 1/8 to 3/16 inch hard tube brake or gas line attached to some tygon or rubber tubing going to my suction source, which could be a Mity-Vac, turkey baster or whatever you happen to have. I used an old gear lube extractor that I used to use to suck out old differential oil in my car. This method can be messy, so do put something down on the floor to catch the inevitable splash or drip.
As for installing the Intiminators...You don't need drain plugs or to remove the forks in order to install them. I just did as Brian mentioned to me and basically used turkey baster technology for sucking out the existing fork oil. For refilling and pumping the forks after the install, I just raised and lowered the hydraulic jack supporting the front of the bike frame. I had the rear part of the bike frame supported on a single bar type bike stand. Very simple, fast and efficient.
To get to the fluid at the bottom of the forks I just used an 18" length of 1/8 to 3/16 inch hard tube brake or gas line attached to some tygon or rubber tubing going to my suction source, which could be a Mity-Vac, turkey baster or whatever you happen to have. I used an old gear lube extractor that I used to use to suck out old differential oil in my car. This method can be messy, so do put something down on the floor to catch the inevitable splash or drip.
As for the shock lenght, I didn't order shorter ones but went with 12 1/2 inch, which is 1/2 inch longer then stock. I agree with you that 13 1/2 is even better, but I didn't want the bike to get too high.
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