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lukemillar · 01-05-06, 08:48 AM

Have searched the arcives and can't find an answer for this:

I fitted new springs and racetech emulators yesterday. Everything is fine and feels great, though I have 1 query. The instructions tell you to fit washers between the spring and spacer and also the cap and spacer. This is fine except the washer between the cap and spacer can't be seated correctly because there is a clip on the underside of the preload cap.

Since the original setup only had 1 washer (between spring and spacer) I decided to just use 1. However glancing back at the instructions, Racetech emphasize that you must use 2 washers. So, is my current setup going to damage the caps/forks or is it fine and Racetech's more generic instructions don't cater for every bike variation?

Thanks
Luke

01-05-06, 11:11 AM

There is no washer between the preload cap and the spacer as standard and I see no reason why this would change with the introduction of emulators. I certainly didnt add one and I've suffered no ill effects.

TSM · 01-05-06, 11:18 AM

I dont think it will be a problem, but i remember there being two washers on mine. One is a washer with a hole in it and the other is a flat solid one, unless this is specific to the K2.

Sid Squid · 01-05-06, 11:24 AM

The upper washer needs to be fitted, the preload adjuster is only ~15mm ish across, the spacer diameter is rather more. If you miss out the upper washer I imagine the preload adjuster won't do anything, it'll just pass through the spacer ineffectively.

01-05-06, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

The upper washer needs to be fitted, the preload adjuster is only ~15mm ish across, the spacer diameter is rather more. If you miss out the upper washer I imagine the preload adjuster won't do anything, it'll just pass through the spacer ineffectively.

When you talk about the upper washer are you refering to a solid flat disc 30-40mm or so in size? On the pointy the preload adjuster passes though a hole in the washer and is kept in place with an R clip, forming a single entity. I think on the curvey the adjuster and washer are sepperate. I expect this is where the confusion is arrising.

lukemillar · 01-05-06, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Flamin_Squirrel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

The upper washer needs to be fitted, the preload adjuster is only ~15mm ish across, the spacer diameter is rather more. If you miss out the upper washer I imagine the preload adjuster won't do anything, it'll just pass through the spacer ineffectively.

When you talk about the upper washer are you refering to a solid flat disc 30-40mm or so in size? On the pointy the preload adjuster passes though a hole in the washer and is kept in place with an R clip, forming a single entity. I think on the curvey the adjuster and washer are sepperate. I expect this is where the confusion is arrising.

Thanks for all the replies, the cap is as squirrel described and the preload works so I guess it's is fine.

01-05-06, 08:48 AM	#1
lukemillar Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 2,460	fork question Have searched the arcives and can't find an answer for this: I fitted new springs and racetech emulators yesterday. Everything is fine and feels great, though I have 1 query. The instructions tell you to fit washers between the spring and spacer and also the cap and spacer. This is fine except the washer between the cap and spacer can't be seated correctly because there is a clip on the underside of the preload cap. Since the original setup only had 1 washer (between spring and spacer) I decided to just use 1. However glancing back at the instructions, Racetech emphasize that you must use 2 washers. So, is my current setup going to damage the caps/forks or is it fine and Racetech's more generic instructions don't cater for every bike variation? Thanks Luke __________________ #24 - Honda VFR400R NC30

01-05-06, 11:18 AM	#3
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I dont think it will be a problem, but i remember there being two washers on mine. One is a washer with a hole in it and the other is a flat solid one, unless this is specific to the K2. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

01-05-06, 11:24 AM	#4
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	The upper washer needs to be fitted, the preload adjuster is only ~15mm ish across, the spacer diameter is rather more. If you miss out the upper washer I imagine the preload adjuster won't do anything, it'll just pass through the spacer ineffectively. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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01-05-06, 11:11 AM	#2
Flamin_Squirrel Guest Posts: n/a	There is no washer between the preload cap and the spacer as standard and I see no reason why this would change with the introduction of emulators. I certainly didnt add one and I've suffered no ill effects.