Re: [ST] Race-Tech

[Colt4530 <colt4530@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have an '02 RS.  I weigh 225 as well.  I set up the sustension 
following suggestions from T595.net.  That made the front too stiff so I 
backed off a little on the front preload.  As delivered, the rear was 
WAY too soft and it is now set 7 clicks from max.  The front is showing 
3 preload "rings", barely.  I'm certainly not dissatisfied.  The bike 
responds well to bumps, it seems balanced in front to rear stiffness 
Both ends respond about equally when I bounce on the seat.  And it no 
longer feals squirrelly in a hard turn.

How would I know if a Race-tech fork kit would help?  What do you get 
from the mods?  I use the bike for commuting, local mountain roads at a 
non-stupid, quick pace and moderate distance touring.

Mike Patzius wrote:
> I am one of the people who has done the Race Tech springs in the front 
> and left the rear shock alone.  Before the springs were upgraded I had 
my preload cranked all the way down and the front
> still was way to under sprung for my weight.  I weigh 225 with out 
> gear.

- -- 
John
'02 RS
Chattanooga
C-RATs Pack Leader


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