Racetech emulators - SV650.org

14-10-07, 02:58 PM

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

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

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

DarrenSV650S · 14-10-07, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natcar

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

Where do you do that on their website?

14-10-07, 06:25 PM

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...

14-10-07, 07:17 PM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by natcar

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarrenSV650S

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.

Here you go

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

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

Ben

14-10-07, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazzyb

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...

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

14-10-07, 07:59 PM

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?

14-10-07, 02:58 PM	#1
natcar Guest Posts: n/a	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?

14-10-07, 05:41 PM	#2
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	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. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

14-10-07, 05:44 PM	#3
Lissa Just Ballast Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rugby, South Mids Group Posts: 4,381	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 __________________ If It's Too Loud, You're Too Old! I'd Rather Have Two Big Bangs Than Four Little Strokes

14-10-07, 06:25 PM	#5
chazzyb Guest Posts: n/a	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...

14-10-07, 07:17 PM	#6
natcar Guest Posts: n/a	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? Last edited by natcar; 14-10-07 at 07:55 PM.

14-10-07, 07:59 PM	#10
natcar Guest Posts: n/a	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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