OK to switch just shocks?
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OK to switch just shocks?
I've been following the big Ricor Intiminators/Traxxion springs thread for a while now and have gotten a lot of good information from it, plus research elsewhere on suspension.
I'm getting close to settling in on the Ricor shocks, Intiminators and keeping my stock springs for my 2013 FXDB.
I don't ride real hard, pretty much just cruise.
My question is, would it be a problem to just switch out the shocks now and do the front at a later date? My sense is that it would be OK, but I've read a few things about the importance of the front and rear getting upgraded together and it made me wonder.
I'm getting close to settling in on the Ricor shocks, Intiminators and keeping my stock springs for my 2013 FXDB.
I don't ride real hard, pretty much just cruise.
My question is, would it be a problem to just switch out the shocks now and do the front at a later date? My sense is that it would be OK, but I've read a few things about the importance of the front and rear getting upgraded together and it made me wonder.
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99% of bikers only upgrade the rear. And its totally fine. Just depends on the kind of ride you're looking for.
But.... if you are getting the rear done, and the intinimators, why not spend the extra $150 on front springs and have a complete functional system?
But.... if you are getting the rear done, and the intinimators, why not spend the extra $150 on front springs and have a complete functional system?
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If you are getting 13" rear shocks, the pitch will be off just about a 1/2". It makes for quicker steering.
I just changed rear shocks to 12" Progressive 444s. The ride is better, but it still needs work. The progressive rate fork springs don't feel too bad, at all. I'll be interested to hear what you think of the Intiminators with OEM springs.
I wonder if the Vibra-Technics motor mount wouldn't be a better option for improving the ride?
I just changed rear shocks to 12" Progressive 444s. The ride is better, but it still needs work. The progressive rate fork springs don't feel too bad, at all. I'll be interested to hear what you think of the Intiminators with OEM springs.
I wonder if the Vibra-Technics motor mount wouldn't be a better option for improving the ride?
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Hey Silvio, Thats the exact suspension I am currently running and it is night and day. I do have the traxxion spring on order, but you may not feel you need to do that upgrade if your mostly cruisin. The stock spring will actually give you a softer ride and with the intimidators, it will make it feel much more solid.
I just ran the ricor shocks for a year and the rear shocks is where you will notice the biggest difference in your cruisin. I put the 12 1/2" sport tune on mine and the 13" sport tune on a buddys dyna. The 12 1/2" shocks you won't really notice a visual difference but the 13" you really see it.
Let me know if you have any questions...
I just ran the ricor shocks for a year and the rear shocks is where you will notice the biggest difference in your cruisin. I put the 12 1/2" sport tune on mine and the 13" sport tune on a buddys dyna. The 12 1/2" shocks you won't really notice a visual difference but the 13" you really see it.
Let me know if you have any questions...
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im doin the intiminators on my 01 fxdl..cant make up my mind what rear shocks I want to go with..thinkin bout goin with the ricor's...does anyone know if they come in anything but black..?
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Dynam1te - Well, 150 bucks is 150 bucks and if I'm happy with the stock springs, I can put that cash somewhere else on the bike 
And if I feel a need to go with new springs, I can do that later.
The stock springs are 12" eye to eye.
Besides the effects on steering, what would be the benefit of going to a 12.5", 13" or a 11.5" for that matter?
As far as looks are concerned, I'd like to lower the rear end just a little but don't know how that would affect performance.
And if I feel a need to go with new springs, I can do that later.The stock springs are 12" eye to eye.
Besides the effects on steering, what would be the benefit of going to a 12.5", 13" or a 11.5" for that matter?
As far as looks are concerned, I'd like to lower the rear end just a little but don't know how that would affect performance.
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You want the travel so you don't bottom out. I think the 12.5 are perfect. Your stock shocks are 12" (I believe) I wouldn't go lower, but people do.
Ricor will make them whatever color you want for extra charge...but your going to wait longer for them, they make them for your specs so don't be in a hurry
Ricor will make them whatever color you want for extra charge...but your going to wait longer for them, they make them for your specs so don't be in a hurry
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You want the travel so you don't bottom out. I think the 12.5 are perfect. Your stock shocks are 12" (I believe) I wouldn't go lower, but people do.
Ricor will make them whatever color you want for extra charge...but your going to wait longer for them, they make them for your specs so don't be in a hurry
Ricor will make them whatever color you want for extra charge...but your going to wait longer for them, they make them for your specs so don't be in a hurry
I want black, so maybe that'll speed it up for me just a little.