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RACE TECH for SPORT TOURING |
| Race Tech on Tour! Many Touring Riders feel they don't Hi-performance suspension mistakenly believing it is just for racing. Touring Riders have different needs: Comfort, Safety and of course better handling. Properly setup suspension offer major benefits to the touring motorcycle in this regard. Heavy loading, Two-Up riding or both together puts an even greater demand on suspension often making the passenger suffer needlessly. Sport Touring bikes are known for mushy suspension. Although fine in some situations too often feedback and control are sacrificed. Race Tech can smooth out the jarring bumps allowing you to ride more miles daily with greater comfort resulting in less wear on your body and happy pillion riders! The real trick is improving firmness, allowing for plushness and control at the same time. This, along with increased traction and a consistent feel and feedback to the rider will keep you in control in any situation: blitzing across a two lane roads, pushing the limits on a mountain road or just cruising down the interstate, don't you want the best possible comfort control and handling? Browse through Race Tech's lineup of products below, check out our Product Search to see what we offer for your bike, you will need to give us a call at 951.279.6655 |
RT HI-PERFORMANCE SPRINGS |
| The first step to great handling is selecting proper spring rates front and rear. With over 500 Hi-Performance Springs to choose from, Race Tech is almost guaranteed to have the spring you need. RT Hi-Performance Spring Features: -Extremely accurate rates -The tightest tolerances in the industry -Heat-treated and Shot-peened -Preset to eliminate sacking-out -Extremely lightweight -Made in the USA ►Find your recommended springs and spring rates. Want a custom color? ►Powder Coating is available! ►More spring info... |
FORK GOLD VALVE KITS |
| The ultimate front end provides a firm yet plush feel that doesn't dive excessively. Race Tech's Gold Valve Fork Kits are designed to do just that. Gold Valves eliminate the limitations of the stock valving setup. Gold Valves use an improved piston design to give outstanding performance, feel, and tuneability. Benefits of Gold Valves: |
GOLD VALVE SHOCK CONVERSIONS |
| Race Tech's award winning Gold Valve Kits for Shocks provide great performance without the cost of a replacement shock. Gold Valve Shock Conversion Kits are installed in the stock shock. They provide a personalized setup, creating a plush feel with improved bottoming resistance and more control at the same time. The Kits include Gold Valve, Valving Charts and Shims to allow a custom setup for a specific rider and conditions. These Kits can be installed by individuals interested in understanding and tuning their own suspension or they can be installed by a Race Tech Center or Race Tech's Service Department. Benefits of Gold Valves: |
G3-S CUSTOM SERIES SHOCKS |
| The ultimate rear suspension solution; Race Tech's G3-S Custom Series Shocks are custom built replacement shocks. These shocks have been tested in all types of conditions to provide the best performance. On many models G3-S Shocks add external damping adjustability. Engineered to be ultra-durable and tested to provide a plush feel with improved bottoming resistance; these shocks are state-of-the-art. G3-S Custom Series Features: -Gold Valves provide a plush feel with increased bottoming resistance. -Personalized valving setup -Custom Hi-Performance Spring with rate selected for the rider -Billet aluminum -Ultra Slick Suspension Fluid -Premium Heim Bearings -Extremely effective rebound adjuster -Low-friction surface treatments -Full technical support -Made in the USA -100% Guaranteed! ►More about G3-S Custom Shocks! ►Video Presentation about G3-S Custom Shocks |
TNK FORK TUBES |
| Race Tech is the Exclusive USA Distributor for TNK Fork Tubes TNK Fork Tubes are an OEM quality replacement for Sport Touring motorcycles. They are the highest quality and generally significantly less expensive than the original equipment. These tubes are made from the best materials meet or exceed OEM specs and may be available with color options. ►Click here for more info! TNK FORK TUBE FEATURES: - Highest Quality!
- Standard Hard-Chrome
- Exact OEM Specs Match
- Vintage applications (back to 1955)
- Made in Italy ►Search for Replacement Fork Tubes by TNK TNK Replacement Tubes are a great option to expensive OEM tubes and for those models for which the OEM has discontinued the tubes! ►Video Presentation about TNK Fork Tubes |
HONDA ST1100 |
| The ST1100 Pan European was brought to the USA by rider demand. Built for European style Continental Touring at a brisk pace is built to perform, but in stock form the suspension leaves a lot of room for improvement. The stock suspension on the Honda ST1100 is under-sprung and over-damped causing harshness over small bumps, frequent bottoming, and poor control when ridden hard and under braking. Race Tech offers suspension solutions for the ST1100 to provide a smooth, comfortable ride with excellent tuneabilty. RT Hi-Performance Springs RT Hi-Performance Springs with the proper rates are a must for both front and rear. The additional travel from a proper spring rate provides more controlled braking and drastically reduces dive. Find your recommended spring rate. Fork Option 1: Gold Valve Fork Kit Installing a ST1100 Gold Valve Fork Kit along with RT Hi-Performance Springs at the proper rate is the first option to improving handling on the ST1100. Dedicated kits for the hybrid fork like the GL1800 in which one fork is a Cartridge Type while the other is Damping Rod type with Anti-Dive the kit includes both Compression and Rebound Gold Valves for the Cartridge Fork and Gold Valve Cartridge Emulator for the Damping Rod Fork eliminate flaws in stock forks design; providing a plush, controlled feel and eliminating harshness and chatter over bumps. Bottoming resistance is drastically improved as well. Handling, comfort, and control will be increased - GUARANTEED! Kits are available for both 41mm & 43mm Forks Shock Option 1: Gold Valve Shock Conversion Race Tech offers two options to improve your ST1100 rear suspension. This option improves the stock shock's performance by installing a Gold Valve Shock Conversion Kit along with a proper rate RT Hi-Performance Spring and complete shock rebuild service. This cost effective option includes a Gold Valve to create a plush feel over bumps, with increased bottoming resistance, and a personalized setup. Special machining and service is required on this shock thus it must be sent into Race Tech Service Department for the upgrade and rebuild work. Shock Option 2: G3-S Custom Series Shock The second option is a complete ST1100 G3-S Custom Series Shock. This fully adjustable shock includes both High & Low Speed Compression Damping Adjusters, Rebound Adjuster and come with Gold Valve and Hi-Performance Spring; valved and sprung personalized to the rider. Hydraulic preload adjustment option is available. Every G3-S Shock is 100% Guaranteed to improve the performance of your motorcycle's suspension. TNK Fork Tubes TNK Fork Tubes are an OEM quality replacement for Sport Touring motorcycles. They are the highest quality and generally significantly less expensive than the original equipment. These tubes are made from the best materials and are available with color options. |
HONDA ST1300 |
| The ST1300 is a more touring oriented but still very sporty and built to perform, but in stock form the suspension leaves a lot of room for improvement. The stock suspension on the Honda ST1300 is under-sprung and over damped causing harshness over small bumps, frequent bottoming, and poor control when ridden hard and under braking. When ridden 2-Up the ST quickly becomes overwhelmed. Race Tech offers complete suspension solutions for the ST1300 to provide a smooth, comfortable ride with increased rider feedback and confidence. RT Hi-Performance Springs RT Hi-Performance Springs with the proper rates are a must for both front and rear. The additional travel from a proper spring rate provides more controlled braking and drastically reduces dive. Find your recommended spring rate. Fork Option 1: Gold Valve Fork Kit Installing a ST1300 Gold Valve Fork Kit along with RT Hi-Performance Springs at the proper rate is the first option to improving handling on the ST1300. Compression and Rebound Gold Valves eliminate flaws in the stock fork design; providing a plush yet controled feel and eliminating chatter over bumps. Bottoming resistance is drastically improved as well. Handling, comfort, and control will be increased - GUARANTEED! Fork Option 2: Fork Cap Gold Valve Kit The ultimate in front fork performance on the Honda ST1300 is the ST1300 Fork Cap Gold Valve Kit combined with RT Hi-Performance Springs at the recommended rate. Each kit contains Compression and Rebound Gold Valves to provide a smooth, plush feel while also dramatically improving bottoming resistance. By using an improved piston design, Gold Valves allow the suspension to absorb bumps and road chatter. Non-adjustable stock caps are replaced with machined billet fork caps. Race Tech's caps add easy to access, compression, rebound, and spring preload adjustment to quickly fine tune your ST1300's handling. Shock Option 1: Gold Valve Shock Conversion Race Tech offers two options to improve your ST1300 rear suspension. This option improves the stock shock's performance by installing a Gold Valve Shock Conversion Ki talong with a proper rate RT Hi-Performance Spring and complete shock rebuild service. This cost effective option includes a Gold Valve to create a plush feel over bumps, with increased bottoming resistance, and a personalized setup. Special machining and service is required on this shock thus it must be sent into Race Tech Service Department for the upgrade and rebuild work. Shock Option 2: G3-S Custom Series Shock The second option is a complete ST1300 G3-S Custom Series Shock. This custom built to order shock includes Rebound Adjuster and come with Gold Valve and Hi-Performance Spring; valved and sprung personalized to the rider. Remote Hydraulic preload adjustment option is available. Every G3-S Shock is made in the USA and 100% Guaranteed to improve the performance of your motorcycle's suspension. TNK Fork Tubes TNK Fork Tubes are an OEM quality replacement for Sport Touring motorcycles. They are the highest quality and generally significantly less expensive than the original equipment. These tubes are made from the best materials and are available with color options. Race Tech will be on hand at WeSTOC XIX ST Owners Touring Rally Fortuna, CA September 9-11, 2014 |
KAWASAKI ZG1000 CONCOURS |
| The ZG1000 Concours was the first Sport Touring Bike from Japan. It combined sporty handling with touring comfort. The ZG1000 is built to perform, but in stock form the suspension leaves a lot of room for improvement. The stock suspension on the ZG1000 is incredibly under-sprung with harshness over small bumps, frequent bottoming, and poor control under braking due to poor damping from the air assisted Damping Rod Forks. Race Tech offers Fork solutions for the ZG1000 to provide a smooth, comfortable ride controlled ride with the advantage of tuneabilty. Regretfully the stock air shock is not serviceable. RT Hi-Performance Springs RT Hi-Performance Springs with the proper rates are a must for both front and rear. The additional travel from a proper spring rate provides more controlled braking and drastically reduces dive. Find your recommended spring rate. Gold Valve Fork Kit Installing a Gold Valve Cartridge Emulator Fork Kit along with RT Hi-Performance Springs at the proper rate is the first option to improving handling on the ZG1000. Gold Valves eliminate the damping flaws in the stock damping rod fork design; providing a plush feel and eliminating chatter over bumps. Bottoming resistance is drastically improved and they can be tuned to suit rider preference. Handling, comfort, and control will be increased - GUARANTEED! TNK Fork Tubes TNK Fork Tubes are an OEM quality replacement for Sport Touring motorcycles. They are the highest quality and generally significantly less expensive than the original equipment. These tubes are made from the best materials and are available with color options. |
KAWASAKI GTR1400 CONCOURS |
| GTR1400 Concours is the most powerful of the sport touring machines, a sport bike for touring. The GTR1400 is built to perform, but in stock form the suspension leaves a lot of room for improvement. The stock suspension on the Kawasaki GTR14000 is well sprung however somewhat harsh damping results in reduced control and confidence. Race Tech offers front and rear suspension solutions for the GTR1400 to provide a smooth, comfortable ride with excellent tuneabilty. RT Hi-Performance Springs RT Hi-Performance Springs with the proper rates are a must for both front and rear. The additional travel from a proper spring rate provides more controlled braking and drastically reduces dive. Find your recommended spring rate. Fork Option 1: Gold Valve Fork Kit Installing a Gold Valve Fork Kit along with RT Hi-Performance Springs at the proper rate is the first option to improving handling on the GTR14000. Compression and Rebound Gold Valves eliminate flaws in the stock piston and valving design; providing a plush, controlled feel and eliminating chatter over bumps. Bottoming resistance is drastically improved as well. Handling, comfort, and control will be increased - GUARANTEED! Shock Option 1: Gold Valve Shock Conversion Race Tech offers two options to improve your Concours rear suspension. The first option improves the stock shock's performance by installing a Gold Valve Conversion Kit along with a proper rate RT Hi-Performance Spring. The more cost effective option includes a Gold Valve to create a plush feel over bumps, with increased bottoming resistance, and a personalized setup. Shock Option 2: G3-S Custom Series Shock The second option is a complete G3-S Custom Series Shock. This custom built shock includes High & Low Speed Compression Damping Adjusters as well as Rebound Adjuster and comes with Gold Valve and Hi-Performance Spring; valved and sprung personalized to the rider. Remote Hydraulic preload adjustment option is available. Every G3-S Shock is 100% made in the USA and guaranteed to improve the performance of your motorcycle's suspension. TNK Fork Tubes TNK Fork Tubes are an OEM quality replacement for Sport Touring motorcycles. They are the highest quality and generally significantly less expensive than the original equipment. These tubes are made from the best materials and are available with color options. |
TRIUMPH 1050 TIGER |
 | The Triumph Tiger is designed to be nimble and comfortable all at the same time, a Sport Touring bike with an Adventure influence. Unfortunately, even casual riders will find they are over-riding the stock suspension. With proper spring rates and Gold Valves Race Tech can transform your Triumph Tiger into the nimble, comfortable, exciting bike it was designed to be. RT Hi-Performance Springs The Tiger, like any motorcycle, will greatly benefit from springs at the recommended rate. The proper springs are the first step to a properly handling motorcycle. Find your recommended spring rate. Gold Valve Fork Kit Race Tech offers a Gold Valve Fork Kit for the Triumph Tiger 1050 address the issue caused by the stock forks each handing only one dmaping aspect. The Gold Valve KIt allows for both forks to control both compression and rebound damping as they should and allows for external adjustment of each. This eliminates the extreme cavitation found in the stock forks. The Gold Valve Kit for the Tiger also features an improved piston design that creates a better flow to smooth out those jarring hits and increases bottoming resistance. When combined with RT Hi-Performance Springs at the proper rate, the Gold Valve Fork Kit for the Tiger creates the best front end in the industry - guaranteed. Shock Option 1: Gold Valve Conversion Kit Race Tech offers two options to improve the rear suspension on the Triumph Tiger. The more cost effective option is a Shock Gold Valve Conversion Kit. Installing Gold Valves along with RT Hi-Performance Springs in your stock shock body will improve plushness while drastically increasing bottoming resistance. Gold Valves create a setup with more comfort and control personalized for you and your type of riding. Shock Option 2: G3-S Custom Shock The second shock option for the Triumph Tiger is a complete G3-S Custom Series Shock. Each shock is built personalized for you and your type of riding and includes RT Hi-Performance Springs, Gold Valve, Ultra Slick Suspension Fluid, and valving settings tailored for you. Remote Hydraulic preload adjustment option is available. Every G3-S Shock is 100% made in the USA and guaranteed to improve the performance of your motorcycle's suspension. There isn't a better shock setup available on the market for the Tiger than Race Tech's G3-S Series. |
YAMAHA FJR1300 |
| Yamaha's FJR1300 is a very balanced blend of Sport and Touring offering an amazing ride. The FJR1300 is built to perform, but in stock form the suspension leaves a lot of room for improvement. The stock suspension on the Honda FJR1300 is incredibly under-sprung with poor damping causing harshness despite the fully adjustable stock forks Bottoming, and poor feedback and control limit its performance . Race Tech offers front and rear suspension solutions for the FJR1300 to provide a smooth, comfortable ride with excellent tuneabilty. RT Hi-Performance Springs RT Hi-Performance Springs with the proper rates are a must for both front and rear. The additional travel from a proper spring rate provides more controlled braking and drastically reduces dive. Find your recommended spring rate. Fork Option 1: Gold Valve Fork Kit Installing an FJR Gold Valve Fork Kit along with RT Hi-Performance Springs at the proper rate is the first option to improving handling on the FJR1300. Compression and Rebound Gold Valves eliminate flaws in the valving design; providing a plush feel and eliminating chatter and harshness over bumps. Bottoming resistance is drastically improved as well. Handling, comfort, and control will be increased - GUARANTEED! Shock Option 1: Gold Valve Shock Conversion Race Tech offers two options to improve your FJR1300 rear suspension. The first option improves the stock shock's performance by installing a Gold Valve Conversion Kit along with a proper rate RT Hi-Performance Spring. The more cost effective option includes a Gold Valve to create a plush feel over bumps, with increased bottoming resistance, and a personalized setup. Special machining and service is required on this shock thus it must be sent into Race Tech Service Department for the upgrade and rebuild work. Shock Option 2: G3-S Custom Series Shock The second option is a complete G3-S Custom Series Shock. This custom built shock includes High & Low Speed Compression Damping Adjusters as well as Rebound Adjuster and comes with Gold Valve and Hi-Performance Spring; valved and sprung personalized to the rider. Remote Hydraulic preload adjustment option is available. Every G3-S Shock is 100% made in the USA and guaranteed to improve the performance of your motorcycle's suspension. TNK Fork Tubes TNK Fork Tubes are an OEM quality replacement for Sport Touring motorcycles. They are the highest quality and generally significantly less expensive than the original equipment. These tubes are made from the best materials and are available with color options. Rider Magazine FJR1300 Product Review |
BMW F800ST |
 | BMW F800ST is a delightful light weight sport touring bike providing a well-balanced, great handling motorcycle for casual and aggressive riding. Low budget stock suspension are all that is holing this motorcycle back Race Tech offers front and rear suspension solutions for the F800 to provide a smooth, comfortable ride with excellent tuneabilty.
RT Hi-Performance Springs
RT Hi-Performance Springs with the proper rate can drastically improve your ride and comfort. Springs at the correct rate are the first step to a bike that handles properly. Find your recommended spring rate. Gold Valve Emulator Fork Kit Race Tech's Gold Valve Emulator Kit for the F650 adds an award-winning Emulator to the stock damping rod type forks. Emulators transform the forks to perform like well-tuned cartridge forks and replace a mushy feel with progressive, velocity sensitive damping; resulting in increased traction, bottoming resistance, and control. Shock Option 2: G3-S Custom Series Shock The second option is a complete F800 G3-S Custom Series Shock. This custom built to order shock includes Rebound Adjuster and come with Gold Valve and Hi-Performance Spring; valved and sprung personalized to the rider. Remote Hydraulic preload adjustment option is available. Every G3-S Shock is made in the USA and 100% Guaranteed to improve the performance of your motorcycle's suspension. |
TOURING MODELS |
| Race Tech offers complete upgrades for the GL1800 as well. See the Touring Page for more details Do you have a bike that isn't listed? Check out our Product Search to see what we have available for your bike. Still not listed? Race Tech is willing to develop product for your model. Give us a call at 951.279.6655. BMW Models Touring Models |
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TOTAL CONTROL RIDING CLINIC |
| Race Tech is proud to Support Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic  Today's age of high-horsepower superbikes, large-displacement cruisers and super-heavy-weight touring bikes, riding skills are more important than ever for safe, fun motorcycling. Unfortunately for experienced riders, there is a large gap between the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Experienced Rider Course (ERC) and the many racetrack schools around the country. Many riders are interested in improving their skills but are unwilling to take on the additional risks associated with a high-speed environment. If you fit into the "I'm interested, but" group, you're not alone. In fact, if you add up all the attendees of all the race schools together, they only represent a tiny percentage of street riders. This is not to say they are not good schools. To the contrary, they have much to offer. But they are not for everyone. Fortunately, Lee Parks' Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic (Total Control ARC) has a solution for those experienced riders "caught in the middle," as well as those track-day junkies and racers who want to be able to further enhance their skills in a controlled environment with expert instruction. ►Read More!
Race Tech Total Control Discount for Students & Staff! Email Matt Wiley for TCARC Tech Support, Orders, Installs. Matt can also be reached at 951-279-6655 ext 122 during regular business hours PST Monday - Friday. |
CUSTOMER SERVICE |
| Many people think suspension setup is a mysterious black art. It's not! At Race Tech you have choices: - Purchase our Gold Valve Kits, High Performance Springs, and Ultra Slick Suspension Fluids and install them yourself.
- Call or Email Race Tech 951.279.6655. email Race Tech
- Hey, if you're really into it, check out our Suspension Seminars.
- Send your suspension into Race Tech Service Department for upgrades and rebuild work.
- Have your local Race Tech Center install them.
- Race Tech is at many events to answer your questions and assist with your suspension needs.
- If your bike is not listed in our Product Search, you have questions about applications please Email Matthew Wiley for Tech Support/R&D.
Resource Links: ►Customer Service Request Form ►Fork Emulator Fitting Requirements Data Sheet ►Cartridge Emulator Parts list - Excel format ►Cartridge Emulator Tuning Guide ►Fork Specs Data Sheet - Damping Rods ►Custom Shock Geometry Form ►Shock Spring Fitment ►RT DUAL SHOCK SPRING LIST with dimensions, rate and travel ►RT FORK SPRING LIST with dimensions, rate and travel RACE TECH POLICIES: At Race Tech our customers' satisfaction is vital. We put it in writing. ►Read More! |
CONTACT INFO |
| If your bike is not listed in our Product Search, you have questions about applications setup or vintage tech support please Email Matthew Wiley for Vintage Tech Support/R&D. Matt can also be reached at 951-279-6655 extension 122 during regular business hours PST Monday - Friday. |