DKCustoms front fork intimidators

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Mar 30, 2022 | 06:36 AM

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gonemad

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https://www.dkcustomproducts.com/med...oogle_Docs.pdf

No install video yet, but these are the install instructions.

Mar 30, 2022 | 07:00 AM

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multihdrdr

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Here's a 60 page thread for ya ... albeit an older thread and before the later bending valve technology in the Fork Tube ... (notice the correct spelling if you are searching)

Who wants their Ricor Intiminators to work better?

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Last edited by multihdrdr; Mar 30, 2022 at 07:28 AM.

Mar 30, 2022 | 09:33 AM

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maxxym

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Originally Posted by 2500hdon37s

Watch their video on them. Shouldn’t make your front end stiff like a race bike because you switch to a lighter weight fork fluid and that’s what the valve does. A little difficult to understand and the repeat a few things in the video, but as I understand it, it’s basically a check valve for up travel that increases the dampening ( which slow the brake dive) but on faster and larger bumps to maintain the best ride the valve opens to allow a faster compression.

https://youtu.be/N1cUpgNJ7i8

That is what drove me to post this. I just watched their video in which it seemed like it would be a nice alternative to full blown replacement of internals.

Mar 30, 2022 | 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by multihdrdr

DKCustoms front fork intimidators

I think RICOR made up their own name for these, but it's Not "intimidators"

Well hot damn... lol....my bad! It must be my ringing ears!

Mar 30, 2022 | 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Cosmic Razorback

I think for $125.00 bucks more your money is much better spent here:

https://street.pro-action.com/fork-kits

That looks interesting as well...

Mar 30, 2022 | 10:38 AM

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subscribed! anxious to hear your input if you go with these

Mar 30, 2022 | 12:43 PM

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jake24lt

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Originally Posted by gonemad

This product *might* explain why DK Customs doesn’t carry the Bitubo front cartridges.

After purchasing a pair of the rear Bitubo shocks from DK I inquired about availability of Bitubo front fork cartridges, but they didn’t mention these Intimidators in the email reply.

https://brocksperformance.com/search...snf=1&brand=54

Mar 30, 2022 | 03:14 PM

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GearheadMike

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I had an SG with the Ricor's, which were better than stock, but not perfect.

Also, I don't like the feel of cartridges. They certainly handle better, however they can feel harsh depending on the bumps, but then I have not tried any of the ultra expensive ones!

I now have a RG with Ohlins on the back, and Race Tech valves and springs in the front, and an FXD with Bitubo's in the rear, and Race Tech up front.
I am extremely happy with both of these. The valves are a much better option than the damper tubes, but must be set up correctly, preferably from the git go.