Racetech Suspension

Terry@RT · Dec 28, 2012

Hi Inmates,

It was a pleasure to meet some of you at the Seattle IMS show, After talking to several I quickly found out we needed to get a Triumph 800 Roadie in the shop for some R&D. At the show I talked to a rider that was willing to send his forks in and we now have them here at Racetech. We will be working up some specs on them and getting some product out directly after the new year on this model. We also have the bike coming in after the new year for the rear shock specs and workup. We should not have any issues supplying either rebuild/revalve kits or the G3-S shock shortly after the new year.

I would like to thank all for the feedback on the results they have had using Racetech products and wish all Inmates a Happy New Year from Racetech.

Terry

team ftb · Dec 30, 2012

Greetings - I have a 2013 KTM 500 in California and as a short arse for the first time in 25 years of racing and riding I'm thinking of lowering the suspension an inch. The new frames are just sooooo tall for midgets coming from 07 and earlier framed bikes..

The new valving on the KTM is fine for me (compared to pre 2011 KTM suspension) just curious on lowering options. Can you outline specifically why i would need to revalve if the suspension is sent to you for spacers to accomplish the lowering front and rear? If pleased with the current valving is there a rationale reason why lowering would necessitate a revalve?

If you can PM me the cost of just lowering spacers installed and revalve and lowering?

Thanks for your time.

blaster11 · Jan 3, 2013

Terry....the DR200 forks are in the mail, I look forward to getting them back!

Terry@RT · Jan 3, 2013

blaster11 said: ↑

Terry....the DR200 forks are in the mail, I look forward to getting them back!
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Will be keeping an eye out for them.

Terry

acesandeights · Jan 3, 2013

I just purchased (three weeks ago) rear shock shaft assy, front and rear springs and cartridge emulators for my DR650 without seeing your post. My bad for not checking here first. Nice to see RT on the forum.

nsfw · Jan 11, 2013

team ftb said: ↑

Greetings - I have a 2013 KTM 500 in California and as a short arse for the first time in 25 years of racing and riding I'm thinking of lowering the suspension an inch. The new frames are just sooooo tall for midgets coming from 07 and earlier framed bikes..

The new valving on the KTM is fine for me (compared to pre 2011 KTM suspension) just curious on lowering options. Can you outline specifically why i would need to revalve if the suspension is sent to you for spacers to accomplish the lowering front and rear? If pleased with the current valving is there a rationale reason why lowering would necessitate a revalve?

If you can PM me the cost of just lowering spacers installed and revalve and lowering?

Thanks for your time.
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terry, same question and request.

i have a 2013 350excf. PM is good too.

no rush. thanks.

Bonnie & Clyde · Jan 15, 2013

Terry sent you a email about some old Honda NX650 forks

WFRTony · Jan 21, 2013

Terry,

I spoke with you at the Minneapolis IMS last weekend about upgrading a Suzuki DL 1000 shock for my 2008 DL 650. I have the Customer Service Request form filled out and I going to ship the shock this afternoon. I decided to go with Race Tech after learning about your products on this forum. Thank you for your help and the 15% discount.

Tony McGrane

Antikid · Jan 21, 2013

i guess this is a good place to ask

any chance for a quote for a 2005 KTM 625SMC fork/shock rebuild and revalve, and probably springs.
they are not on the site, the 2004 SXC shows 43mm forks, mine are 48mm.
would like more of a dual sport/road setup. if i can get a quote you can go ahead
and add in the gold valves if available so i can see the $$ difference.

thanks,
chris

rfmorris · Jan 22, 2013

I am taking the 800 xc to Race Tech, going to have Terry@ race tech
put new springs and gold valves on front and rear suspension.

Will give progress after installation

rfmorris

C/W · Jan 24, 2013

Hi Terry,

I'm looking at getting the DR650 rear shock shaft upgrade.

I currently have the stock rear shock with a 7.5 kg/mm aftermarket spring that uses the stock spring perches. Im interested in buying a new shock shaft assembly but would like to forgo buying another spring.

Does the shock shaft assembly come with a spring adapter that works with stock sized springs?

Thanks!!
Chris

Terry@RT · Jan 26, 2013

Just a note, I am currently on the road doing the IMS shows so bear with me on quotes and service questions. I have not forgotten about anyone.

Thanks!!

Terry

VFR · Jan 27, 2013

I had my Triumph Tiger 1050 back out to Racetech after a gold valve install so one of their techs could evaluate it. He was quite happy with the balance & compliance as was I. Looks like a super setup for those of you with this bike.

cory1848 · Apr 17, 2013

rfmorris said: ↑

I am taking the 800 xc to Race Tech, going to have Terry@ race tech
put new springs and gold valves on front and rear suspension.

Will give progress after installation

rfmorris
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Any update on this? Looking to get my set up done and looking at options.

Thanks

swimmer · May 11, 2013

Terry@RT said: ↑

Hi Inmates,

It was a pleasure to meet some of you at the Seattle IMS show, After talking to several I quickly found out we needed to get a Triumph 800 Roadie in the shop for some R&D. At the show I talked to a rider that was willing to send his forks in and we now have them here at Racetech. We will be working up some specs on them and getting some product out directly after the new year on this model. We also have the bike coming in after the new year for the rear shock specs and workup. We should not have any issues supplying either rebuild/revalve kits or the G3-S shock shortly after the new year.

I would like to thank all for the feedback on the results they have had using Racetech products and wish all Inmates a Happy New Year from Racetech.

Terry
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Interested in the tiger 800 roadie kit for both forks and shock. Is it available?

pilot3 · May 12, 2013

swimmer said: ↑

Interested in the tiger 800 roadie kit for both forks and shock. Is it available?
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Swimmer-

It's not advertised for the front, but RaceTech has one. I bought all the front components and have yet to install them. I was told the rear kit is coming shortly. I got new springs, spacers and gold valve kits for rebound and compression.

I've used RaceTech in the past on my DR650 and the results were night and day. Clearly more work if you are doing it yourself, but great results for the cost. I think I was in the $400 range for everything for the front end. Unknown on the rear.

All that has held me off is that I need a headlift stand so I can remove the forks.

Regards
p3

p3

swimmer · May 12, 2013

pilot3 said: ↑

Swimmer-

It's not advertised for the front, but RaceTech has one. I bought all the front components and have yet to install them. I was told the rear kit is coming shortly. I got new springs, spacers and gold valve kits for rebound and compression.

I've used RaceTech in the past on my DR650 and the results were night and day. Clearly more work if you are doing it yourself, but great results for the cost. I think I was in the $400 range for everything for the front end. Unknown on the rear.

All that has held me off is that I need a headlift stand so I can remove the forks.

Regards
p3

p3
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Thanks. I've got no problem installing myself. Maybe the OP will chime in... If you get your front installed please post up in the tiger thread or here. I am sure it's a big improvement over stock.

pilot3 · May 16, 2013

swimmer said: ↑

Thanks. I've got no problem installing myself. Maybe the OP will chime in... If you get your front installed please post up in the tiger thread or here. I am sure it's a big improvement over stock.
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Swimmer, I'm just getting on to buying a Pitbull headlift stand. Once I do, I'll start the forks. Full step by step tutorial coming. I figure a couple of weeks.

p3

swimmer · May 17, 2013

pilot3 said: ↑

Swimmer, I'm just getting on to buying a Pitbull headlift stand. Once I do, I'll start the forks. Full step by step tutorial coming. I figure a couple of weeks.

p3
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Thanks

swimmer said: ↑

I've emailed Racetech several times asking if they have any offerings for the Tiger 800(s). No one ever responds.
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bynder · May 18, 2013

sure wish i'd seen this post a month ago before i sent my shock out to you for a rebuild...

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