Front suspension upgrade
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Front suspension upgrade
After recently upgrading the rear shocks on my 2010 SG (like many others) I've noticed how bad the front suspension truly sucks. I'm wanting to upgrade the front with either Ricor's, Progressive cartridge or simply put better springs and play with oil weights. I'm leaning toward the Ricor Intiminator's but wanted to get some input first. Does anyone have experience with one or more of these products that could give me an honest review? Thanks
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Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Queanbeyan, Australia
HD Cartridge Fork kit
I put the HD Premium Single cartridge fork kit on my 2014 FLHTK and I'm really happy with the result. I think your model would take the older double cartridge fork kit by HD (check the catalogue).
They are a good kit and I think they compete well with the aftermarket stuff.
They are well worth considering as an option to firm up the front end.
They are a good kit and I think they compete well with the aftermarket stuff.
They are well worth considering as an option to firm up the front end.
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Have Ricors in my FLSTF with thousands of miles on them. They work as advertised, no disappointments. Reduce brake dive, smooth out the road, removing harshness, and under hard acceleration the front end does not come up as much. I just bought a RK and not sure what I will do with this bike. Torn between Ricors AND Race tech springs or Race Tech and Gold valves.
Here is how I look at Ricors. They are designed to work with stock, under sprung springs. Lots of people say when installed with correct rate springs per riders weight, the ride is a little too firm. The guys at Ricor told me that about 80% of the improved ride quality comes from the Ricors alone. Add springs for the other 20% percent.
If you ride easy, cruise, and not aggressive, Ricors are good way to go. If you want more performance, road feel, keep the front end up where it should be when hitting the twisties, then heavier springs are required imo.
Not a fan of monotubes as they are a one size fits all spring and you can not adjust anything but preload. Not even change fork oil for different damping.
Here is how I look at Ricors. They are designed to work with stock, under sprung springs. Lots of people say when installed with correct rate springs per riders weight, the ride is a little too firm. The guys at Ricor told me that about 80% of the improved ride quality comes from the Ricors alone. Add springs for the other 20% percent.
If you ride easy, cruise, and not aggressive, Ricors are good way to go. If you want more performance, road feel, keep the front end up where it should be when hitting the twisties, then heavier springs are required imo.
Not a fan of monotubes as they are a one size fits all spring and you can not adjust anything but preload. Not even change fork oil for different damping.
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I have the stock height monotubes. Set up with 1 clip. If you go the monotube route research how many "clips" to use. They're OK, better that stock.
Research the Ricor's with racetech springs.
Research the Ricor's with racetech springs.