racetech springs

gstwizzle · May 13, 2007, 08:27:19 PM

So I am going to upgrade my front springs with Racetech. I plan to go with the .90kg/mm. I ride pretty aggressive so I figure the .90s are the best way to go. I was wondering how easy it is to change the springs? Do I have to change the seals if they are still good?

Alphamazing · May 13, 2007, 08:39:45 PM

From the GS500 FAQ:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=25706.0

Also...

Holy crap it's the Wiki!
http://cgi.stanford.edu/~sanjayd/gs500/Main/General

(the link is on the Wiki as well)

Good luck!

NiceGuysFinishLast · May 13, 2007, 09:11:30 PM

Totally random.. but can I recommend sonic springs instead? Some of the best customer service I've ever had.

Flywheel · May 13, 2007, 09:13:37 PM

Follow the Alpha links and stumble your way through the things the links don't explain well enough. It's kinda like a rite of passage for GSers.

Alphamazing · May 13, 2007, 09:23:55 PM

Quote from: Flywheel on May 13, 2007, 09:13:37 PM
Follow the Alpha links and stumble your way through the things things the links don'r explain well enough. It's kinda like a rite of passage for GSers.

If it's not clear in the Wiki, then change it so it is. That's the beauty of it.

ledfingers · May 13, 2007, 11:16:47 PM

ngfl, do you have a website and price for sonic?

NiceGuysFinishLast · May 14, 2007, 04:56:54 AM

http://www.sonicsprings.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=31_65&osCsid=c439a518e7625608741fba69e5dae7e3

that should link you right to the gs500 springs.

$79.95, and the best customer service.

galahs · May 14, 2007, 06:04:47 AM

I agree. Great customer service and will ship to Australia

Turd Ferguson · May 14, 2007, 06:43:24 AM

http://www.indysuperbike.com/customer/product.php?productid=106901&cat=23782&page=1

Indy Superbike has the Race Tech's for $79.95 + about $11 shipping (to Kansas). I bought a set last night, so I can't comment on the customer service.

-Turd.

gstwizzle · May 14, 2007, 01:32:44 PM

Yeah I also bought mine last night

ledfingers · May 14, 2007, 02:08:20 PM

what rate should i go with if i ride agressively but only weigh 140lbs... thanks!

Alphamazing · May 14, 2007, 02:26:49 PM

Quote from: ledfingers on May 14, 2007, 02:08:20 PM
what rate should i go with if i ride agressively but only weigh 140lbs... thanks!

You should be happy with .80s.

Turd Ferguson · May 14, 2007, 02:27:32 PM

Quote from: ledfingers on May 14, 2007, 02:08:20 PM
what rate should i go with if i ride agressively but only weigh 140lbs... thanks!

As found on the RaceTech website...

http://www.racetech.com/evalving/SpringRateCalculation/dirtspring.asp?brand=Suzuki&yr=01-03&ml=GS500&formuse=form1&SpringType=Fork

-Turd.

gstwizzle · May 14, 2007, 05:37:58 PM

165 .... I went with .90kg/mm but I am also modding the rear suspension

rangerbrown · May 14, 2007, 06:57:18 PM

when i got mine i called race tech and went thought all the specs with them on what i thought i needed.

got the stiffest race and the eilmuator (spell) for around 250 or so may have been a lot cheaper as i was workign for cycle gear at the time.

ledfingers · May 14, 2007, 11:50:52 PM

turd, apparently i'm too light for their calculations... they said N/A for the spring rate for a 140lb rider... i feel so little...

i'll go with .80s. i have the kat750 rear shock on 4 , coil on 5 and it barely moves when i sit on the bike.

Turd Ferguson · May 15, 2007, 05:07:23 AM

Hahaha, you probably ruined the calculator. I'd stick with 0.80's if I were you.

-Turd.

NiceGuysFinishLast · May 15, 2007, 07:59:17 AM

Quote from: ledfingers on May 14, 2007, 11:50:52 PM
turd, apparently i'm too light for their calculations... they said N/A for the spring rate for a 140lb rider... i feel so little... i'll go with .80s. i have the kat750 rear shock on 4 , coil on 5 and it barely moves when i sit on the bike.

I weigh about 135 without gear, and I got .8 with 5w oil, with a kat shock, and I'm happy.

Wrecent_Wryder · May 15, 2007, 08:06:59 AM

2f

Wrecent_Wryder · May 16, 2007, 07:13:32 AM

G4

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