Front suspension upgrade
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Wow, that's harsh.
I shared all my information with you willingly, asking nothing in return.
I shared all my information with you willingly, asking nothing in return.
With your racing background, I was intrigued to the mods you did and thought you might be able to go into a more detailed explaination. Basically the only info you gave out is what you did to your bike which is cool but not a whole lot to go on.
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[QUOTE would argue that without the single rate spring you're not getting the most out of the ricors. I rode on stock springs for a month before changing to the traxxion springs and the difference was very noticeable. If you never go to a single rate spring...ignorance is bliss. I was pleased with how my bike rode using the stock spring but the front end feels much better and I have a better sense of what's going on with the front tire after changing.][/quote]
I'm still thinking about doing that also, just trying to get as much information as I can so I can cut back on how many times I have to take the forks apart.
Have you ever checked your sag to see how you came out on the amount of spacer cut?
I forgot...how much did you end up cutting off?
Thanks
I'm still thinking about doing that also, just trying to get as much information as I can so I can cut back on how many times I have to take the forks apart.
Have you ever checked your sag to see how you came out on the amount of spacer cut?
I forgot...how much did you end up cutting off?
Thanks
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Didn't intend for it to sound harsh...I didn't realize the intimidators were that complicated, I thought it was something you could just explain. I would never want you to go through anything more intense then that.
With your racing background, I was intrigued to the mods you did and thought you might be able to go into a more detailed explaination. Basically the only info you gave out is what you did to your bike which is cool but not a whole lot to go on.
With your racing background, I was intrigued to the mods you did and thought you might be able to go into a more detailed explaination. Basically the only info you gave out is what you did to your bike which is cool but not a whole lot to go on.
I just didn't feel like taking mine out to measure for a drawing.
the problem with MY fork action was too much high speed compression damping. This makes the front slam you with a hit on sharp bumps like potholes or poor road surface repairs. this is what I wanted to fix, and I did so partly by modifying the shim stack and partly by changing the oil viscosity to give a softer overall damping rate. I am satisfied with the stock springs once the sag is adjusted. Straight rate springs are better, but with these rather crude forks and wheels that weigh more than a DeSoto (ridiculous amounts of unsprung weight) there's only so much improvement that is reasonable to do.
The best mod you could do to a Harley (or any bike) is a set of really light weight wheels. Light wheels make a bike do everything better. Ride better. Change directions quicker without having to change steering geometry. Accelerate and stop better. The difference is amazing.
Forget that blooey pipe or cams, that's just BS. If you really want to improve your ride, invest in light weight wheels.
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Rooti I think I ended up with a 7" spacer. I used PVC instead of cutting the stock spacer.
Dave I completely agree with your comment about lighter wheels. My previous bike, CBR 1000RR, had full Ohlins suspension and PM wheels and I was running the stock exhaust.
Dave I completely agree with your comment about lighter wheels. My previous bike, CBR 1000RR, had full Ohlins suspension and PM wheels and I was running the stock exhaust.
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Brian did send me a sketch on the intimidators. I tried to post it here but I can't get it to work. If anybody is interested PM me with your e-mail and I'll forward it to you.
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So I just ordered the single rate Traxxion springs, and Dan called me to say he had no data on 2013 FXDBs and it would need to be a custom order. Before I follow through, I was hoping someone subscribed to this thread has a part number for the 49mm traxxion spring for 2010 and newer Street Bobs. If I can give Dan that, he should be able to figure out exactly what I need.
Also PM'd Ryderbiker to find out what he finally ended up with, but understand he traded his Dyna.
Thanks.
Also PM'd Ryderbiker to find out what he finally ended up with, but understand he traded his Dyna.
Thanks.
I have the Riccor Intimator and really like them. I am running stock Harley oil in them and it's much better than stock. This all sounds a little too technical for me, can you simplify this for an old carpenter.
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So I just ordered the single rate Traxxion springs, and Dan called me to say he had no data on 2013 FXDBs and it would need to be a custom order. Before I follow through, I was hoping someone subscribed to this thread has a part number for the 49mm traxxion spring for 2010 and newer Street Bobs. If I can give Dan that, he should be able to figure out exactly what I need.
Also PM'd Ryderbiker to find out what he finally ended up with, but understand he traded his Dyna.
Thanks.
Also PM'd Ryderbiker to find out what he finally ended up with, but understand he traded his Dyna.
Thanks.
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From: Thailand
Traxxion springs
So I just ordered the single rate Traxxion springs, and Dan called me to say he had no data on 2013 FXDBs and it would need to be a custom order. Before I follow through, I was hoping someone subscribed to this thread has a part number for the 49mm traxxion spring for 2010 and newer Street Bobs. If I can give Dan that, he should be able to figure out exactly what I need.
Also PM'd Ryderbiker to find out what he finally ended up with, but understand he traded his Dyna.
Thanks.
Also PM'd Ryderbiker to find out what he finally ended up with, but understand he traded his Dyna.
Thanks.
Ryderbiker helped me when I was buying mine from Dan I actually did it over the phone they were able to look it up in their records.If you need anymore info just let me know.