Ricor Intiminator to improve front suspension?

[damons]

Anyone added the Ricor Intiminator? Do they really do what they say they do? Other cheaper options to get a similar effect?

I have a F650GS twin. 215 lbs. Lots of nose dive with braking and would like to improve feel in cornering especially on less than smooth roads.

http://store.ricorshocks.com/ias_technology_s/19.htm

 

[tommcgee]

I like it better than the RaceTech valve on my Vstrom, but you may just want to consider heavier springs. They're cheaper, around $100 from Sonic Springs.

 

[damons]

Thanks. I checked out their site but by their calculations I would need a 1.0kg/mm and the Spring they sell for the F650GS is a 0.8kg/mm.

 

[tommcgee]

Thanks. I checked out their site but by their calculations I would need a 1.0kg/mm and the Spring they sell for the F650GS is a 0.8kg/mm.

Sonic is Rich Desmond, send him email and he'll come up with a solution for you. He had an answer for my K75 which isn't even listed on his pages.

I would start with springs, but the Ricor will definitely stop the brake dive.

 

[damons]

I just sent him a note.

 

[dadayama]

I love my Ricor Intiminator, after i installed them, my first thought was "it's not me" i road so much better... would say it was one of the best mods i have done to the bike...

Can't speak to the springs and such... let us know if get them...

Pedro...

 

[damons]

I decided on the intiminators. Ordered. Should be installed next week.

UPDATE: might be a week later now. Ricor told me they would go out the next day when I ordered them and it turns out they didn't ship them that day or the next. Might have to reschedule the appointment with the shop to have them installed. Not happy with Ricor's customer service on this one.

 

[Ridealot]

I love the intiminators I installed on my F650GS. I couldn't stand the mushy nose diving way the forks were when stock. They were worth every penny.