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[Tbaxter]

I am going to upgrade the suspension on my 2007 SERK. I note that Works has a set of springs for the forks at a reasonable cost.  Has anyone tried these or another product?  Obviously, with non-adjustable forks there is only so much we can do, but I am willing to give this small change a try if it helps.  Because I have a Buell as my sport bike, I do not not want to spend the money for new forks. (Love the Buell, too, and mourn, but understand, its demise). 

[nidan]

Racetech with the gold emulators are a reasonable upgrade.

[greglyon]

Racetech with the gold emulators are a reasonable upgrade.

i have an 03 flhrsei2 and was thinking of going this route.  Can I expect a much smoother ride?

[Talon]

The emulators like springs will firm up the ride. I have the Ricor emulators, I really like them, no spring change with these. I feel that the RK front end was too mushy, after installing the Ricor there is a world of differences. They list for around $300, but I got them as a group buy on this site for $99 off. I was going to get the Racetech gold emulators before I before I bought the Ricor. I have used Progressive Suspension springs in other bikes, and liked them, but the re-valving of the emulators is to me a better improvement.

Craig

[Trapperdog]

The emulators like springs will firm up the ride. I have the Ricor emulators, I really like them, no spring change with these. I feel that the RK front end was too mushy, after installing the Ricor there is a world of differences. They list for around $300, but I got them as a group buy on this site for $99 off. I was going to get the Racetech gold emulators before I before I bought the Ricor. I have used Progressive Suspension springs in other bikes, and liked them, but the re-valving of the emulators is to me a better improvement.

Craig

Craig, Viewing the Ricor site, their instructions state to remove the oil and springs, then replace oil, drop in emulator and springs. So my understanding is that this is not a re-valving as with the racetech but rather an addition of another valve. Am I correct on this? I am planning on doing the Ricore or Racetech Gold with new springs this winter.  Roger

[hd-dude]

Craig, Viewing the Ricor site, their instructions state to remove the oil and springs, then replace oil, drop in emulator and springs. So my understanding is that this is not a re-valving as with the racetech but rather an addition of another valve. Am I correct on this? I am planning on doing the Ricore or Racetech Gold with new springs this winter.  Roger

The existing valves must be removed. Not all models (The SEEG's for one) have the valves to begin with.

[Talon]

The existing valves must be removed. Not all models (The SEEG's for one) have the valves to begin with.

Like Jim said, if there are existing valves in your forks they are removed, the new valves take their place. The Ricor only use 5W fork oil, I was sceptical of this being heavy enough, but after installing them, I think it works well. I had a lot of dive in my front end, I thought is was mushy, the new valves have taken most of the dive out, it feels firmer but not harsh, front end stays planted in the turns.

Craig

[grc]

Just saw a new offering from Progressive that might be of interest.  Complete drop in replacement, including valves and springs, $340 MSRP. 

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/monotube/index.html


Jerry

[hd-dude]

Just saw a new offering from Progressive that might be of interest.  Complete drop in replacement, including valves and springs, $340 MSRP. 

http://www.progressivesuspension.com/monotube/index.html


Jerry

Interesting, they list the same part# for FLHT and FLHR but not a seperate part for the 04-05 SEEG front end. These have shorter fork tubes than the FLHT and HR.

[Talon]

Race Tech has a kit also with springs and valves, I saw the progressive kit in Bagger mag this month. I talked to the Techs at Ricor before installing, they suggested with their valving to use the original springs first, then if you wanted more spring rate then go to a progressive spring. I don't think I'd add springs to the Ricor, the other's who knows. I guess it would depending on the valve size being used. It was fun trying to get the cap back on with the valve adding about an additional inch to the spring height.

Craig

[Trapperdog]

The existing valves must be removed. Not all models (The SEEG's for one) have the valves to begin with.

I must have missed something in their instructions, seemed kind of odd to me that the original valves would be left in. Not that it matters to me, I was going to pull the forks and drop them off to you (Jim) and have the RaceTech kit installed anyway.

[hd-dude]

I must have missed something in their instructions, seemed kind of odd to me that the original valves would be left in. Not that it matters to me, I was going to pull the forks and drop them off to you (Jim) and have the RaceTech kit installed anyway.