Race Tech ST1300 Kit

stoc445 said:
I'm confused, easily done here lately, but Direct Line parts has a ST1300 Race Tech kit fpr WAY less than what is being discussed in this rather lengthly thread. The discriptions for both is identical.

Tell me why I would spend $399 for this kit or $157 -10% discount for this: http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=8581&str=10&ID=716510469

Thanks
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That's a good question. The only difference that I can see is maybe the valves are not pre drilled and it says you get the shims and matrix chart. Hopefully Rob will weigh in on this.
 
stoc445 said:
I'm confused, easily done here lately, but Direct Line parts has a ST1300 Race Tech kit fpr WAY less than what is being discussed in this rather lengthly thread. The discriptions for both is identical.

Tell me why I would spend $399 for this kit or $157 -10% discount for this: http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=8581&str=10&ID=716510469

Thanks
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That's the kit I saw. I'm guessing you have to build the shim stack yourself and may get different results than the kit due to refinement of the number of shims on each gold valve.

Now if someone who bought a kit would step forward with the required number of shims used, well, we all could save alot of money! Any takers???:shout1:
 
st11ray said:
That's a good question. The only difference that I can see is maybe the valves are not pre drilled and it says you get the shims and matrix chart. Hopefully Rob will weigh in on this.
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Is that a kit for one or two forks?
 
One would assume that a fork kit for a m/c would include parts for both forks. Although the product description says Fork Kit, not Forks Kit. I'm like Denny, it looks like double parts in their pics. If it is for only one fork, they are doing a poor job of communicating that.
 
st11ray said:
One would assume that a fork kit for a m/c would include parts for both forks. Although the product description says Fork Kit, not Forks Kit. I'm like Denny, it looks like double parts in their pics. If it is for only one fork, they are doing a poor job of communicating that.
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I see Compression Valves but I do not see Rebound Valves.

Compression

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I know these guys are setting up the shim stacks and drilling the bleeds for no extra cost and honestly drilling the bleeds are a PITA!!

I call tomorrow and find out, but I suspect your only getting half of the entire kit.
 
Talked to Matt from Racetech at the IMS in Seattle.

He said in the next month or so they will have a system in place for re-valving/springing rear shocks to go with the front kit they already have.
He thought it will most likely be an exchange program, but not initially.

Going to give it a try soon as I have the $$$$...MSRP he thought would be right around 500.00 or so plus a core when that time comes.

Pretty cool in my book. One stop shopping for ST suspension.
Now if we could only get Powercommander onboard. :D
 
Rob Hephner said:
I see Compression Valves but I do not see Rebound Valves.

Compression

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I know these guys are setting up the shim stacks and drilling the bleeds for no extra cost and honestly drilling the bleeds are a PITA!!

I call tomorrow and find out, but I suspect your only getting half of the entire kit.
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Only thing I've done with my forks is replace the seals, springs and fork juice. Something I've wondered is what is included in these kits and where does it all fit? Does anyone have any installation instructions posted for this kit? What is this in the picture, based on the text, I'm assuming the shim stack. Do these replace the spacers?

Sorry for all the Q's, but I have the bike apart for CC install and misc maintenance. I plan to flush the fork juice and want to address this kit while I have it apart. I replaced the springs last May with Sonics (1.2) when a sal blew. Sounds like I need this $399 kit to get the performace I'm looking for, no?

The rear shock will have to wait until later this spring, had to pop for a new set of tires for the wife's van, nailed my farkle schamollies.

Thanks all
 
I don't have an ST(yet!) but did the Racetech kit on my VFR last year. The VFR kit comes with only the compression valve, but they give instructions to revalve the rebound as well. The Racetech guy told me the rebound valve is OK as is with new valving. Drilling the bleed is very easy if you have the proper tools--I forget whether I used my drill press or a hand drill. I suspect that the $157 kit is for both forks, compression only, and the $300+ kit is both valves--call up Racetech and check. All the kits come with specific instructions, in matrix form, to revalve the exact bike for your weight and riding style/preference for soft/hard ride. The most important thing is keeping everything clean. Directions are very explicit. Doesn't take long once you have the forks off the bike.
 
Just FYI, I made mine with a peice of 1" by 4" alum strip, drilled a hole to go into the old preload mount which I twisted slightly to hold resevoir parallel with bike. Then used the half moon like rubber mounts and clamps.
I could attach a pic but it's pretty much hidded by the resevoir.
 
Don,
My concern is I have the dual Powerlet right there and don't want to loose this function. I'll come up with something. Thanks for the tip.
 
Does the kit require complete removal of the fork legs or is it done with just removing the wheel?
 
Can someone explain to me the advantages of the valve kit? I don't know much about these things. I don't think the stock is real bad, I have never had them bottom out when braking. I am going to do a fork oil change and am looking at upgrading the springs, but why spend the $350 on the valve kit?
 
I'm going to have my front forks done up a Race Tech on Tuesday. I like that last post...'firmness when you needed it, softness when you wanted it'.

I'll report back if that's what I got.

Rob, thought I'd put in a picture of my HyperPro install.

John
 

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Well, it's now Tuesday and the jobs done. I was at Race Tech (close to CA 91 X
I-15 interchange) at 9:30 and they were turning wrenches at 9:45. I got the "Golden Valves' and .95 springs. With 59,000 miles, they replaced the oil seals, outer fork bushings, and some copper washers. The dust wiper seals were OK. I was good to go at 12:30. Tony, the man from Oz, did the work and couldn't have been nicer. He showed me the parts, answered every question, and buttoned everything up perfectly.
I had hoped that Matt Wiley would take it for a spin, but he wasn't there and it proved to be unnecessary. The ground clearance and lean on the kickstand was same as stock. My smile really broke out on the first stretch of rough road before I got on the freeway. Running 42/42 had always made the ride a touch harsh. Not any more. Like others have said, 'Firm when you need it, plush when you want it'. I had asked for a Corvette, not a Cadillac ride and got it. The bill was softened by a 25% discount for ST-Owners Group Buy.
The other big plus was that they were just 1 1/2 hours up the road. Could I have done the work myself,... probably, but remove and replace forks for $50.... come on, knowing the job's done right buys a lot of peace of mind.

John
 
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