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natcar

14-10-07 02:58 PM

Racetech emulators

I have inherited a set of racetech emulators and springs from previous owner. The front shocks are noticeably clunky/noisy and spongy. I have calculated that I need 0.85 kg springs from racetech website (my weight is 87kg) but the ones I have are 1.0kg which is a bit too stiff? I presume it will be an improvement over stock anyway so I should just get on and fit them or would it be uncomfortable/unsafe. Would I be better off bunging them on ebay or selling to somebody on here with a bigger beer gut than me?

northwind

14-10-07 05:41 PM

Re: Racetech emulators

I'd not fit those springs if I was you, if a job's worth doing it's worth doing right IMO... And you should be able to sell them easily enough. You'd probably be happier taking a loop off the stock springs than using those ones, they really are pretty hard for you.

Lissa

14-10-07 05:44 PM

Re: Racetech emulators

Agree with Northy. We have 0.95 springs but we are two-up all the time with a combined weight a lot more than yours:D

DarrenSV650S

14-10-07 05:58 PM

Re: Racetech emulators

Quote:

Originally Posted by natcar (Post 1313496)

I have calculated that I need 0.85 kg springs from racetech website

Where do you do that on their website?

chazzyb

14-10-07 06:25 PM

Re: Racetech emulators

I calculated I needed .85kg springs also (fat sod, me). PDQ however recommended that I go with .80kg and use 15W oil rather than 20W. I fitted it all *yesterday* (springs and emulators). First impressions didn't give that me that "WOW, what a difference" I'd been hoping for. However, I've been out today with my IAM group and I reckon the high-speed behaviour is much better. Now then, what's the shock of choice... ;-)

natcar

14-10-07 07:17 PM

Re: Racetech emulators

http://www.racetech.com/evalving/menu/searchstreet.asp

Link for the calculator above. I'll probably sell them on then, so unless I put on a lot of weight in next few days they will be available to anybody who is interested?

DarrenSV650S

14-10-07 07:43 PM

Re: Racetech emulators

Quote:

Originally Posted by natcar (Post 1313642)

http://www.racetech.com/evalving/Spr...pringType=Fork

Link for the calculator above. I'll probably sell them on then, so unless I put on a lot of weight in next few days they will be available to anybody who is interested?

This is what it said:

Rider Weight: 147.5 lbs.
Recommended Spring Rate: n/a kg/mm (use closest available)
Stock Fork Spring Rate (measured): kg/mm (stock)
No Spring Series available for your bike.
Please call technical support (951)279-6655 for help.

21QUEST

14-10-07 07:50 PM

Re: Racetech emulators

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Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S (Post 1313653)

Here you go ;)
http://www.racetech.com/evalving/Spr...pringType=Fork

Use this link http://www.racetech.com/evalving/menu/searchstreet.asp

Ben

Blue_SV650S

14-10-07 07:55 PM

Re: Racetech emulators

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazzyb (Post 1313611)

I'd go with 80s too ... the 100s will be silly ...

natcar

14-10-07 07:59 PM

Re: Racetech emulators

Can I just fit the damping cartridges and use original springs? Would this get rid of the clunking/ improve anything? If so is 20w oil correct?

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