Dyna Suspension upgrade
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From: Blaine, WA
p51bombbay I did install the ricor and the triple rate springs at the same time.
I also used the 10 wt Amsoil.
The good thing about using the upgraded springs is that they are maintainable and also the rear Works Streetracker nitrogen shocks are also maintainable with the ability to be rebuilt fairly cheap compared to buying new.
I also used the 10 wt Amsoil.
The good thing about using the upgraded springs is that they are maintainable and also the rear Works Streetracker nitrogen shocks are also maintainable with the ability to be rebuilt fairly cheap compared to buying new.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: Kennewick, WA
I would talk to Sputhe before trying a progressively wound spring. They might recommend a lighter or heavier straight wound spring or a different weight oil. They know their products well.
Road Warrior
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From: East Hartford, CT
When I purchasd my Ricor Intiminators I was in contact with them and he asked what bike what springs and my weight and baggage combined and they adjusted accoridingly.
I am very happy with my setup, it is a sport suspension handles anything I can throw at it without ever bottoming out and I have ridden some bad flooded deep holes roads.
Handles like it's on a track in high windy conditions. including passing trucks on the highway. Night and day compared to stock.
For the average rider you probibly don't need the progressives but I like doing a job once.
For me and the triple rated springs the first leg is at 30 same as stock and most of the normal riding is there, however as the road suddenly changes sometimes without warning there are the extra 40 and 60 waiting to handle what lies ahead,
I am very happy with my setup, it is a sport suspension handles anything I can throw at it without ever bottoming out and I have ridden some bad flooded deep holes roads.
Handles like it's on a track in high windy conditions. including passing trucks on the highway. Night and day compared to stock.
For the average rider you probibly don't need the progressives but I like doing a job once.
For me and the triple rated springs the first leg is at 30 same as stock and most of the normal riding is there, however as the road suddenly changes sometimes without warning there are the extra 40 and 60 waiting to handle what lies ahead,
Last edited by stilup; Oct 11, 2011 at 02:09 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Northern California
I cant say enough good things about my works suspension. I have the blacktracker rear shocks (+1/2") with triple rate springs up front. It is night and day over stock. I've said this before, but you just dont know how lacking the stock suspenion really is untill you ride performance shocks and springs. But i would say most shocks are going to be better than stock, save for the cheap progressives, i hear they are not much better than the stock. But thats all hear say on the progressive 412's. But im sure the top of the line progressives are as good as works, ohlins, ricors.
This post comes at the very time I'm needing info like this. Been wanting to upgrade the stock suspension on my '03 FXDL. I'm looking at the Ricor fronts and rear shocks for a good package. I'll use the stock springs for now, but may upgrade them if need be. I've looked at the website and it asks for rider weight+gear. I know my weight of course, but after that I'm a bit cunfussed. I can't see 'gear' ever being much at all, but suppose I have a hot-chick some day...unlikely but I do keep hope alive....add/guess for that weight too? Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks
Road Warrior
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From: Kennewick, WA
This post comes at the very time I'm needing info like this. Been wanting to upgrade the stock suspension on my '03 FXDL. I'm looking at the Ricor fronts and rear shocks for a good package. I'll use the stock springs for now, but may upgrade them if need be. I've looked at the website and it asks for rider weight+gear. I know my weight of course, but after that I'm a bit cunfussed. I can't see 'gear' ever being much at all, but suppose I have a hot-chick some day...unlikely but I do keep hope alive....add/guess for that weight too? Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks
I don't bother doing this when riding 2-up with my 110 pound passenger and don't have a problem, but I do ride a bit easier then.
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This post comes at the very time I'm needing info like this. Been wanting to upgrade the stock suspension on my '03 FXDL. I'm looking at the Ricor fronts and rear shocks for a good package. I'll use the stock springs for now, but may upgrade them if need be. I've looked at the website and it asks for rider weight+gear. I know my weight of course, but after that I'm a bit cunfussed. I can't see 'gear' ever being much at all, but suppose I have a hot-chick some day...unlikely but I do keep hope alive....add/guess for that weight too? Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks
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