[ST] Race-Tech

["B Parker" <bparker15@xxxxxxx>]

I have heard only good reports from people who put in a Race Tech fork
conversion, whether they upgraded their rear or not.

some time back I went to the Race Tech web site [
http://www.race-tech.com/ ] and went through the interactive program they
have which lays out the combination of spring / emulator / settings for
you; my impression was that it was a very well done selection tool. but
before I did the deed, I turned that bike into a crispy critter, so I
never knew if it was a "right" combination; the stock '01 ST I now ride
has seemed sufficient to my riding style.

for the HawkGT ["My Other Bike is a..."], the Race Tech is renowned for
its improvement, and way cheaper than finding a set of F3, 4 , etc. forks
[which are bolt-on].

I haven't talked with Race Tech installation gurus to see how close the
setup program comes to perfect [does a customer notice an improvement when
the specialist breathes on a 'by-the-book' setup].

in a galaxy long ago and far away - an experienced dirt competitor was
helping set up my 650 Triumph for the Nevada desert. his rule of thumb was
that if you noticed suspension problems, they came from the other end.
rear end hop under braking? investigate your fork damping. front end
stuttering over washboard turns? check your rear shock rubbers. it was
counterintuitive, but I think the truth lay in the nature of 'whole body'
damping, that the bike/rider is a complex damped mass. did it work? yes. a
little experimenting with fork oil and level made a big difference in
keeping the back wheel on the ground.

bp


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