RE: st-digest V2002 #236 [ST] Race Tech Installation

[Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Give us a full report when you're done !


>Thanks for the info Erik (and HSS '00 Blue ST).  I had ordered the
>stiffer springs (1kg) and 15wt fork oil based on earlier postings (upped
>my weight on the Race Tech form to compensate).  I'll try the 1.5
>setting as well.
>
>Since its raining, looks like I have my afternoon project :-)
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>Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2002 21:43:47 -0400
>From: Erik Miner <Axeis@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Subject: Re: [ST] Race Tech Installation
>
> > I have a quick question.  Is it necessary to
> >completely remove the fork tubes to do this work?
>
>Yes..  One reason is that it'll be really hard to get the fork fluid
>level correct if the forks are on the bike. Also you need to really
>drain them and it's a lot easier off the bike. Also having the forks
>off the bike makes it much simpler to seat the emulators.
>
>Also as far as setup make sure that you get the correct rate springs.
>If you ordered them using Racetech's weight guide lines on their web
>site you will get springs that are too light. Racetech uses Triumphs
>published dry weight as a base .. this gives you, using their
>guidelines a weight wet with fuel and rider gear of 492 lbs!!!!  The
>true wet weight of an ST is about 525 lbs add in 30 lbs for a two
>pannier setup plus about 8 lbs for rider gear. In other words if you
>weight 200lbs or more you need 1kg springs, not the .90 that racetech
>suggests. Also 15wt fork fluid is the new recommendation.. and I'd
>suggest the emmulators be set lower, to 1.5 turns not the 2 turns
>Racetech suggests.. unless you have very smooth roads around you.
>Mine are at 2 turns and I find the compression damping is a bit too
>stiff.. Bike jumps off square edge bumps a bit too much instead of
>absorbing them (FWIW the bike is going in on Monday for fresh fork
>fluid and I'll be turning backs the emmulators to 1.5 turns also) The
>125mm of fluid level is correct as is the internal pre load of 15mm.
>
>Erik
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