I am going to strat moding the bike, just in time for spring.
First on the list is the front springs. The only question I have is about which springs to buy.
I have seen the ones for $42 but was quoted $100 for some Race Tech springs. Does anyone have any info on the Race Tech springs?
Next on the list I am going to re-jet the carbs.
I still have the stock exhaust, and airbox, But I am going to be switching to Pod filters and exhaust as $$ permits.
So I guess the question is can I jet it fat enough to not have to re-jet the bike later on, and if so, are there going to be any ill side effects on performance?
I might have more questions as the projects progress, so bare with me for a little bit.
Micah
I don't know about the price difference but id like to order some of the progressive springs (42$?) Where can I order these and receive them withing 3-5 days in Canada?
Quote from: Harbouroneid like to order some of the progressive springs (42$?) Where can I order these and receive them withing 3-5 days in Canada?
I don't know of a source for $42, but
Chaparral has them for $46.99 (part #377-1128). Chaparral sold them for about $41 back in 2001.
According to their Winter 2003 printed catalog:
QuoteINTERNATIONAL ORDERS
We ship by UPS International delivery or United States Postal Service.
[...]
Please include your full name, street address, apartment number, city, state or province, zip code, country and phone number.
However, the
Shipping page on their web site leaves out the reference to
UPS International, and adds
QuoteSome restrictions may apply.
The best thing to do is call their toll-free number:
1-800-841-2960================================
Now for the bad news. The part on the Chaparral site is listed as
Available after 02/27/2004[/list:u]
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rejet for what you have now. there's a world of difference with stock and air filter/exhaust combo...
Race tech springs are probably better if you're going to race. You can add their emulator (is that right?) for another $100-$150 to get lots of adjustments. Also the RT springs are single rate figured to your weight and riding style, also probably better for track I'm guessing.
Progressives are just that-rate changes over length of spring supposedly giving you a more plush ride around town but when you're really challenging the suspension it is stiffer. cheaper alternative, easy to install yourself and perfect (or at least good enough) for the street.
Check my site for a how-to that's pretty easy.
Quote from: DragonflyI am going to strat moding the bike, just in time for spring.
First on the list is the front springs. The only question I have is about which springs to buy.
I have seen the ones for $42 but was quoted $100 for some Race Tech springs. Does anyone have any info on the Race Tech springs?
Next on the list I am going to re-jet the carbs.
I still have the stock exhaust, and airbox, But I am going to be switching to Pod filters and exhaust as $$ permits.
So I guess the question is can I jet it fat enough to not have to re-jet the bike later on, and if so, are there going to be any ill side effects on performance?
I might have more questions as the projects progress, so bare with me for a little bit.
Micah
If you jet it for pods, it wont even run with the stock airbox and filter. But you can put allen bolts in the bowl and later you can rejet it without taking off the carbs.
Race tech also is over priced and if you ever send you forks to race tech they will blow their estimate and say you want the forks this is what it will cost... Their stuff may be good but they are not decent people to deal with... ok That info is ~3 years old but that's the latest I got. I'd get progressive springs and 15wt oil and tune it from there.
Cool.
Srinath.
Dang, I paid $58 for my progressives. Oh, well, money well spent.
It's an easy mod, Micah. PM me if you find you need help.
Darren
Hey Pablo,
Since many people check your site for the Progressive spring change write-up, it would be useful if you updated your page to include Chapparal as another source for the springs, especially since they are $10 cheaper when in stock.
I'm currently waiting for the springs I ordered through Chapparal (props to Kerry for directing me there). This is what Cindy (the service rep) said regarding shipping.
You will have to pay the brokerage fee once it arrives in Canada, we only ship to you by the post office.
So you can order them... they just won't get her that fast... and we've got to pay the brokerage fees. :(
Quote from: joefromsfHey Pablo,
Since many people check your site for the Progressive spring change write-up, it would be useful if you updated your page to include Chapparal as another source for the springs, especially since they are $10 cheaper when in stock.
I'd be happy to but I've grown lazy (read:extremely busy at work) so would you or someone please PM me a URL link to the specific springs, etc and I'll include it in my site. That has to be one of the most popular pages there. I also need to update jet part no.'s...I was told that one isn't right... :oops:
Quote from: seshadri_srinathRace tech also is over priced and if you ever send you forks to race tech they will blow their estimate and say you want the forks this is what it will cost... Their stuff may be good but they are not decent people to deal with... ok That info is ~3 years old but that's the latest I got. I'd get progressive springs and 15wt oil and tune it from there.
RaceTech offers a 25% discount to folks on the SVRider board. I and many others on the SV board have ordered from them without any problems. Their website has a spring calculator so you can figure out the right weight springs for your bike, riding style and personal weight.
The complaints I see usually suggest that RaceTech's suggestions for springs are on the light side... this usually comes from racers, and I couldn't be happier with their suggestions. Getting the right springs, preload and fork oil in my forks made my sv ride more plush, yet controlled. Well worth the $75 I spent on springs in a custom weight.