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So I've been scouring the threads trying to find out where to start tuning with the RaceTech Gold Valve Emulators. The install isn't a big deal and I have no problem drilling stuff. [emoji1]
I weigh about 200 lbs all geared up, and sometimes ride with a lot of cargo weight, so I ordered the .90kg springs to go with the RaceTech Gold Valve. I rounded up.
I figure I'm going to use a 15wt oil as that seems to be the standard recommendation from RT and from what I read elsewhere. I found this on Amazon and using a comparison chart it seems to be a 'real' 15wt:
I'll have to figure out the correct preload spacer length when I get the adjustable fork caps and get a chance to measure the stock components next to the new stuff...
A couple of NC700 questions:
1. How much should the NC forks compress with the rider on?
I have it in my mind from general suspension tuning literature that it is about 1/4 to 1/3 of the total travel, which would be 30 to 40mm on the NC's 137mm fork travel.
2. With the RaceTech Gold Valve, I have been given a blue spring and a yellow spring (stiffer) to control the compression dampening rate. RT says 2-5 turns preload on these springs. What is everyone here using?
3. To control rebound, I have the option of drilling two extra holes in the valve. Do you guys go with 2,3 or 4?
4. Will the bike explode and the world end if I just put the stuff in as given?
That is: yellow spring, 2 turns preload, 2 holes in the valve, 120mm 15wt oil.
Thanks! Can't wait to install these things!
So I've been scouring the threads trying to find out where to start tuning with the RaceTech Gold Valve Emulators. The install isn't a big deal and I have no problem drilling stuff. [emoji1]
I weigh about 200 lbs all geared up, and sometimes ride with a lot of cargo weight, so I ordered the .90kg springs to go with the RaceTech Gold Valve. I rounded up.
I figure I'm going to use a 15wt oil as that seems to be the standard recommendation from RT and from what I read elsewhere. I found this on Amazon and using a comparison chart it seems to be a 'real' 15wt:
I'll have to figure out the correct preload spacer length when I get the adjustable fork caps and get a chance to measure the stock components next to the new stuff...
A couple of NC700 questions:
1. How much should the NC forks compress with the rider on?
I have it in my mind from general suspension tuning literature that it is about 1/4 to 1/3 of the total travel, which would be 30 to 40mm on the NC's 137mm fork travel.
2. With the RaceTech Gold Valve, I have been given a blue spring and a yellow spring (stiffer) to control the compression dampening rate. RT says 2-5 turns preload on these springs. What is everyone here using?
3. To control rebound, I have the option of drilling two extra holes in the valve. Do you guys go with 2,3 or 4?
4. Will the bike explode and the world end if I just put the stuff in as given?
That is: yellow spring, 2 turns preload, 2 holes in the valve, 120mm 15wt oil.
Thanks! Can't wait to install these things!
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