Lowered Front End Question , Ricor Intiminators Vs. Monotubes
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No problems here. Although, I don't hike the *** end up in order to go 2 up.
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IMO the monotubes are good, much better than stock but lack the ability to make final adjustments like spring rates, preload and dampening adjustments since they are sealed cartridge units. Using the valves you can change the oil and preload spacer as well as the springs to meet your needs.
Anything is better then stock though.
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Not trying to hijack... if the rear is raised more then the front the bike can feel nervous, too sensitive of steering, a little unpredictable in the twisties. However, you can raise it more then the front, set sag which will lower it, and give it a ride and see how it feels. When the rake/trail changes too much you will feel it and adjust accordingly.
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The difference was very noticable on corners the bike is much more stable specially on bumps.
Also on high speed , the front end wobbles disappeared totally
I love it.
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, but the wise thing to do is to wait until you notice some oil traces on your fork tubes, time for seal/rebuild and at that time, buy the intiminators and drop them in.This way the extra cost is minimal and the difference would probably impress you.
I suffered really badly on my front end due to multiple reasons, first the extra rake, that was resolved, but moved me from 'nervous' to 'shakey', but then my front was leaking oil from seals and in need of rebuild so did that at the same time replaced the extra wide 36" wide Wild one with the 32" wide flanders .
The result is a bike that is super stable at all speeds and specially over bumps , specially when leaned over.
How much of that is attributed to the narrower bars ? the Rebuilt fork ? the Intiminators ?.. probably each of them played a role, I am super satisfied with the final results.
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I can only imagine how awesome that would be , but the wise thing to do is to wait until you notice some oil traces on your fork tubes, time for seal/rebuild and at that time, buy the intiminators and drop them in.
This way the extra cost is minimal and the difference would probably impress you.
I suffered really badly on my front end due to multiple reasons, first the extra rake, that was resolved, but moved me from 'nervous' to 'shakey', but then my front was leaking oil from seals and in need of rebuild so did that at the same time replaced the extra wide 36" wide Wild one with the 32" wide flanders .
The result is a bike that is super stable at all speeds and specially over bumps , specially when leaned over.
How much of that is attributed to the narrower bars ? the Rebuilt fork ? the Intiminators ?.. probably each of them played a role, I am super satisfied with the final results.
, but the wise thing to do is to wait until you notice some oil traces on your fork tubes, time for seal/rebuild and at that time, buy the intiminators and drop them in.This way the extra cost is minimal and the difference would probably impress you.
I suffered really badly on my front end due to multiple reasons, first the extra rake, that was resolved, but moved me from 'nervous' to 'shakey', but then my front was leaking oil from seals and in need of rebuild so did that at the same time replaced the extra wide 36" wide Wild one with the 32" wide flanders .
The result is a bike that is super stable at all speeds and specially over bumps , specially when leaned over.
How much of that is attributed to the narrower bars ? the Rebuilt fork ? the Intiminators ?.. probably each of them played a role, I am super satisfied with the final results.
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From: Toronto, Ontario
Yeaa man, as long as you are enjoying the ride, every thing is great.. do not open it until you feel something wrong,We were blessed with great long week end weather here and I enjoyed my first 350 mile day ride this past Saturday .. it was awesome.. and makes me happy I made the mod, but also makes me think I need nothing really as long as it runs fine.