Author Topic: Race Tech Suspension Upgrade  (Read 1035 times)

JimT

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Race Tech Suspension Upgrade
« on: February 06, 2009, 05:44:03 PM »
I just got it all installed.

The shock was rebult with a new Eibach spring. In the front I installed new springs and 5wt. Showa fork oil. The new springs are 1.0kg/m the stock ones are .66kg/m. I went with their recommendation, but was afraid that the front might be too stiff. I just took the bike out and it felt plush! I know its not set up right. I will have to wait for a trackday for that.

Not too hard of a job, just time consuming. There is a lot to take off to get the forks out. The old oil was nasty! It didn't even resemble what I put back in. Hopefully, I will be able to feel more comfortable on the bike now.

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Re: Race Tech Suspension Upgrade
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2009, 07:40:01 PM »
I'm sure it's going to be a huge improvement.  Now if the weather would just cooperate...  :(
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Re: Race Tech Suspension Upgrade
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2009, 01:20:22 AM »
Before I attempted this I came across a great how to on the BARF forum. It is F4i specific, but the procedure is fairly similar on most bikes with cartridge forks. It gets into the valving inside the cartridge.

Here is the link:http://www.bayarearidersforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=147565

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Re: Race Tech Suspension Upgrade
« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2009, 06:47:49 PM »
So after riding the bike to work for the last few days, I can't believe how much better it is. Its kinda soft but controlled. I have a lot of adjustment to play with if I want to stiffen it up.

The front of the SV feels a little harsh now. I will have to think about getting a GSXR front end... ::)

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Re: Race Tech Suspension Upgrade
« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2009, 09:30:24 PM »
Awesome... I'll keep an eye out for GSX-R forks haha
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