Ricor Owners - Question

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

May 16, 2011 | 04:29 PM

DSnoopy

Thread Starter

Elite HDF Member

Joined: Feb 2008

Posts: 4,606

Likes: 2

From: Denver, Colorado

Ricor Owners - Question

In know I know, this has been discussed, but only with Progressives that I can find.

If I get these:

http://store.ricorshocks.com/Product...20%2D10%2D2004

In an 11" and set the tune for cruiser and list me + wife weight plus another 40lbs or so for gear:

Will this still be a good improvement over stock, or am I fooling myself? FYI, I am 225lbs, wife is 120lbs.

I really want to sit a little lower.

May 16, 2011 | 04:44 PM

formike56

Club Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 2,468

Likes: 1

From: San Marcos, Texas

Need to call them. Brian will help you with fitment application. I got the 13's for my Wide Glide.... Best shocks so far.....

May 16, 2011 | 04:46 PM

bklynbob

Grand HDF Member

Joined: Mar 2008

Posts: 4,997

Likes: 655

From: bklyn,ny

Don't go less than a 12" .............the ride will suffer and your passenger will not be happy..................

May 16, 2011 | 04:56 PM

dynabobster

Tourer

Joined: Feb 2011

Posts: 351

Likes: 2

Quote:

Originally Posted by formike56

Need to call them. Brian will help you with fitment application. I got the 13's for my Wide Glide.... Best shocks so far.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by bklynbob

Don't go less than a 12" .............the ride will suffer and your passenger will not be happy..................

And that would be with any brand shock.

May 16, 2011 | 06:57 PM

bikerlaw

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 9,193

Likes: 494

From: Richmond, VA

11 inch shocks (any brand) are two short for comfortable two up touring. I also run 13's for long haul rides.

May 16, 2011 | 10:30 PM

DonN

Road Warrior

Joined: May 2009

Posts: 1,760

Likes: 211

From: Manila, Philippines

I had 11" 412HD progressives and they were just to stiff. Brian recommended I go with 12" Ricors, couldnt be happier. Really dont notice that much of a difference in height as they are on an angle, and you can screw them down to make it shorter for 1 up. I am 200lbs, and ride rough roads of the Philippines.

Don

May 16, 2011 | 11:36 PM

HemiOrange

Road Warrior

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 1,382

Likes: 4

From: Kennewick, WA

As mentioned, talk to Brian. 11" shocks won't leave enough travel for tracking or comfort. I'm running the same set-up he is for his Dyna, 13.5" sport tuned. I can loosen the preload for a lower ride, but I prefer using all they have to offer.