| Author | Message | ||
     Mossdahaus |
I am looking into redoing my front forks this winter since they have ~56k on them. I will be using Racetech springs and was wondering if its worth the time AND $$$ to do the valves too... | ||
| Preybird1 |
it is only worth doing if you are doing track days. The reason i say this is you would not even feel the difference unless you are doing a lap and test it, Then re adjust and then another lap and test it. then readjust so on and so forth. The best thing you can do is re-spring the forks. May i suggest the hyper pro springs from Al @ American Sport Bike They are a better set up than the race techs, If you don't believe me call Al and he will explain it for you! I would also recommend getting all the fork guide bushings and wipers, seals and rock guards all replaced. | ||
| 14d |
I'd heard the opposite, and that the new valving is supposed to make a huge difference. I have no personal experience, or first hand accounts though. I was planning on doing this upgrade myself, I'll check into it some more now based on what you're saying. | ||
| Tdman77 |
Preybird is right on this one. The springs will make the biggest difference for street riding. If you want to play around with the dampening then I recommend trying different weight oils first. For performance you money would be better spent on something else. | ||
| Mossdahaus |
what is a good weight of oil to run? 10wt or 15wt? I was looking and the previous owner swapped to 7.5wt the last fork service...isnt stock 10wt? | ||
| Dfbutler |
I had the valves changed when I went to the upgraded springs. You've already invested the time in disassembly and the gold valves are more adjustable for tuning with the new springs. The new upgraded Racetech springs were a huge improvement (I'm not 150 lbs anymore) and seem to work well with the gold valves. I used Amsoil synthetic fork oil. | ||
| Tdman77 |
Ryan - Your riding conditions will dictate what weight oil you should use. I use AMSOIL Shock Therapy #10 in my bike. If you are on the lighter side try a lighter oil. The thicker the oil the slower the suspension will work. I haven't heard of anyone using a heavier oil so I can't recommend anything lighter than what the factory recommends. |
