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RACE TECH RIDE CENTERS

The Race Tech Ride Center program allows your local dealership to increase the quality, comfort, and safety of your Harley-Davidson's ride without shipping your suspension to Race Tech.  Participating Harley-Davidson dealers in the Race Tech Ride Center Program are able to offer the same great Race Tech products and services available at Race Tech's Headquarters in Corona.

 

Are you a Harley-Davidson dealer and interested in becoming a Race Tech Ride Center?  Click here to learn more about our Race Tech Ride Center Program or contact Christie Gunter for more information.

 

Christie Gunter - Race Tech Sales Manager - christie@racetech.com - 951.279.6655 ext 107

 

G3-S CUSTOM SHOCKS

Race Tech's G3-S Custom Series Shocks for Harley-Davidson are custom built to order with your choice of features, length and colors. These shocks have been praised by both street riders and Road Racers alike in all types of conditions all over the world. Engineered to be ultra-durable and tested on the track to shave seconds off lap times or provide comfort and confidence on the street; these shocks are state-of-the-art.

Race Tech G3-S Shocks are superior in that each and every set is custom built to order at Race Tech based on rider, motorcycle specs and type use along with your choice of features and length. They are made in the USA!  

LENGTH OPTIONS -

For aggressive riders looking for the most out of their Harley-Davidson's suspension increasing the length of your shocks is a great choice. With extra travel and ride height you get improved grip, feel, plushness, and greater ground clearance. This option drastically improves handling and performance!

We offer almost any length shock from lowered to standard to raised. Lowered for show or shorter riders, longer for ride quality, performance and handling. (Call us on the details.) There is no extra charge for optional lengths. Common lengths are 11 1/2" to 14" and anywhere in between. 

COLOR OPTIONS - custom powder coating of the springs is available.

 

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

    -Choose from IFP, Piggy Back Reservoir or Remote Reservoir

    Choice of Damping Adjustments and Ride Height Adjustment  

    -Billet aluminum

    -Ultra Slick Suspension Fluid

    -Premium Heim Bearings

    -Extremely effective compression and rebound adjusters for varying track conditions

    -Oversize shock shaft

    -Low-friction surface treatments

    -Full technical support

    -Made in the USA

    -100% Guaranteed!

     Performance GUARANTEED! 

    ►More about G3-S Custom Shocks

    ►Custom Shock Geometry Form

     

HI-PERFRORMANCE FORK SPRINGS

 

The first step to great handling is selecting proper spring rates. With over 500 Hi-Performance Springs to choose from, Race Tech is almost guaranteed to have the spring you need.

Through years of testing and manufacturing experience, Race Tech has developed a full line of Hi-Performance Springs using the finest materials and processes. RT Springs have the highest stiffness-to-mass ratio in the industry; making them extremely light weight for their particular rate. Our Fork Springs for Vintage Models are built to the same standards using the same materials as Modern Bike Springs!

 

RT Hi-Performance Fork Spring Features:

   -Extremely accurate rates
   -Several different rates are offered for every application
   -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.
►Race Tech Forks Spring Details...
►Long vs. Short Springs Explained
►RT FORK SPRING LIST with dimensions, rate and travel

     

GOLD VALVE CARTRIDGE EMULATORS

 

Thunder Press Review of Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators

 

Race Tech's award winning Gold Valve Emulator Kits for Forks provide a personalized setup and adjustability. Gold Valves Emulators improve fork oil flow dramatically reducing harshness while actually increasing bottoming resistance (as shown with data acquisition).

These Kits can often be installed by individuals interested in understanding and tuning their own suspension or they can be installed by a local Race Tech Center, Dealer or of course the Race Tech's Service Department. Gold Valve Kits include Installation Instructions, Tuning Guides and alternate parts to allow a custom setup and adjustability for rider preference and type of riding.

 Watch Paul Thede's video that explains how Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators work! Click on the Picture or here to view: ► Gold Valve Emulator Video

 

Benefits of Gold Valve Emulators:

     

FORK KITS with LOWERING OPTIONS

 

 

 ►H-D Gold Valve & Spring Fork Kits

 

Thunder Press Review of Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators

 

Race Tech FLEK Fork Suspesnion Kits incoude the award winning Gold Valve Emulator for Forks providing a personalized setup and adjustability along with Our Performance Fork Srings in Your choice of Spring Rate. Also incouded in the kit is the option for Lowering 1-2" as well as mantining stock ride height.

These Kits can often be installed by individuals interested in understanding and tuning their own suspension or they can be installed by a local Race Tech Center, Dealer or of course the Race Tech's Service Department. Gold Valve Kits include Installation Instructions, Tuning Guides and alternate parts to allow a custom setup and adjustability for rider preference and type of riding.

FLEK S Fork Kits are Available for Most Harley Forks

  • FLEK S35 Series Kits for 39mm Forks
  • FLEK S38 Series Kitsfor 41mm Forks
  • FLEK S49 Series Kitsfor 49mm Forks

 

                      ►Find your Fork Kit 

     

G2-R CARTRIDGE KITS

 

 

     

    G2-R 25mm Cartridge Kits are built to order and customized for your specs and riding type G2-R Cartridges provide a firm yet plush, consistent ride that providing more "feel and feedback" to the rider. Offering outstanding traction and control with much greater adjustability over stock fork setup this product will please the high performance rider!.

    Made in the USA with the highest quality materials, these complete kits come pre-valved, sprung for your specs and include tuning charts.

    More Details G2R Cartridge Kits

     

G6 CUSTOM FORKS

 

    

 

We are now offering Race Tech Custom Forks for H-D Motorcycles. All Custom Forks are built to order. They come with highly acclaimed 25mm Compression and HFR Rebound Gold Valves and Hi-Performance Lightweight Springs selected for the individual rider's size, type of riding and ability.

 

G6 Forks Standard Features

  ♦ Made to order!
  ♦ 25mm Fork Compression and HFR Rebound Gold Valves
  ♦ Custom Valving and Springs
  ♦ Ultra Slick Fluid
  ♦ RT Hi-Performance Lightweight Springs
  ♦ Inner Fork Tube Color Options
  ♦ Fork Cap Color Choices
  ♦ Black Outer Tubes and Fork Bottoms
  ♦ Aircraft Grade Billet Aluminum
  ♦ External Compression and Rebound Adjusters
  ♦ External Preload Adjusters
  ♦ Made in the USA
  ♦ Performance Guaranteed!

 More G6 Forks Details...

TNK FORK TUBES

 

Race Tech stocks replacement Fork Tubes by TNK. These tubes are OEM quality replacements. 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.  

OVERSIZE FORK TUBES - We stock longer fork tubes for some H-D models - please call.

 

NOTE: These are "tubes only". Upside-down forks require removing and replacing the stock Fork Bottoms. Race Tech can provide this service or we sell the tool to do the job.

TNK Fork Tube Features:

-Highest quality
-Generally significantly less expensive than OEM replacements
-Available in standard hard-chrome 35mm, 39mm, 41.25, 43mm Tube Sizes (49mm not yet available)
-Bright Hard-Chrome Surface Finish (colored tubes not available for conventional forks)
-Made in Italy

 More TNK Fork Tubes info...

►Video Presentation about TNK Fork Tubes

     

BAGGERS


 

Harley-Davidson Touring bikes are tyically undersprung and have damping that is both too mushy and too harsh at the same time. This compromises comfort, control and handling confidence. Installing Gold Valve Emulators and RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs on the front end is the best first-step for improved suspension.

To improve the ride further G3-S Custom Series Shocks are bolt-on replacements for the stock units. They can be ordered in any length with any available spring rate for no additional charge. These custom shocks are built to the rider's specs, guaranteeing a smooth, comfortable, controlled ride. Custom colors and lengths are available as well.

Front Suspension

►Front Suspension / Lowering Kits
►RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs
►Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators

 

Rear Suspension

►  G3-S Custom Shocks

 

Get the ULTIMATE in suspension performance out of your Harley-Davidson's rear shocks.  Race Tech offers G3-S Shocks in custom lengths.  Increase the length of your shocks for more travel, improved plushness, and greater ground clearance.  For aggressive riders looking for the most out of their Harley-Davidson's suspension, this setup featuring drastically improved handling and performance is a must have!

     

SOFTAILS

Harley-Davidson Softail® models have been key sellers in the fleet for the past few decades. Although these sleek, powerful machines are often made into pieces of art, the stock suspension has room for improvement and is often overlooked. These bikes are undersprung and have damping curves that are both harsh on the square-edge bumps and mushy as well. By installing RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs and Gold Valve Emulators, these bikes can perform very well up front.

Front Suspension

► Front Suspension / Lowering Kits
► RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs
► Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators

     

DYNAS

Dynas® have the classic Harley-Davidson look with low-profile frames and extended front rake, but the stock suspension, like most Harleys, has room for improvement. These bikes are undersprung and have the same damping issues as other models, mushy and harshBy installing RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs and Gold Valve Emulators, you can expect significant improvement.

To improve the ride on the rear G3-S Custom Series Shocks are bolt-on replacements for the stock shocks. They are custom built to any length and to the rider's weight. The shocks have color options as well. We guarantee a smooth comfortable ride.

Front Suspension

►  Front Suspension / Lowering Kits
►  RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs
►  Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators

 

Rear Suspension

   ►  G3-S Custom Shocks

 

Get the ULTIMATE in suspension performance out of your Harley-Davidson's rear shocks.  Race Tech offers G3-S Shocks in custom lengths.  Increase the length of your shocks for more travel, improved plushness, and greater ground clearance.  For aggressive riders looking for the most out of their Harley-Davidson's suspension, this setup featuring drastically improved handling and performance is a must have!

SPORTSTERS

 

Sportsters® have been in the Harley-Davidson lineup for over 25 years now. Once considered entry level, these models have received significant attention from the H-D engineers. Sportsters are commonly undersprung and the damping can be both harsh and mushy. By installing RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs and Gold Valve Emulators the front forks of Sportsters can perform very well.

On the rear the stock shocks can be improved upon significantly. G3-S Series Custom Shocks are available in any length for no additional charge. They are setup specifically for each rider and can be made in a variety of color combinations.

Front Suspension

►  Front Suspension / Lowering Kits
►  RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs
►  Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators

 

Rear Suspension

   ►  G3-S Custom Shocks

 

Get the ULTIMATE in suspension performance out of your Harley-Davidson's rear shocks.  Race Tech offers G3-S Shocks in custom lengths.  Increase the length of your shocks for more travel, improved plushness, and greater ground clearance.  For aggressive riders looking for the most out of their Harley-Davidson's suspension, this setup featuring drastically improved handling and performance is a must have!

     

XR1200 SPORTSTERS


Race Tech has supported the XR1200 AMA Vance & Hines Road Race Championship Series in both 2010 and 2011 seasons. We were fortunate to team up with Danny Eslick in 2010 and Chris Fillmore in 2011 to win the Championship two years in a row!

Both racers used our G3-S Custom Series Piggyback Shocks that were built 75mm longer than stock to achieve better geometry on the rear. On the front the stock BPF Showa forks were modified and our G2-R 25mm Cartridges were installed. These provided compression and rebound adjustment along with preload. Call for details.

Front Suspension

►  RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs
►  G2-R 25mm Cartridge Kit
►  BPF Gold Valve Fork Kit

 

Rear Suspension

►  G3-S Custom Shocks

 

Get the ULTIMATE in suspension performance out of your Harley-Davidson's rear shocks.  Race Tech offers G3-S Shocks in custom lengths.  Increase the length of your shocks for more travel, improved plushness, and greater ground clearance.  For aggressive riders looking for the most out of their Harley-Davidson's suspension, this setup featuring drastically improved handling and performance is a must have!

     

V-RODS

Harley-Davidson V-Rods® were the first of the muscle sport bikes introduced to the lineup. These bikes are undersprung up front and the damping is both harsh and mushy. By installing RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs and a Gold Valve Kit or Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators you can significantly improve the suspension.

On the rear the stock shocks can be improved upon significantly. G3-S Series Custom Shocks are available in any length for no additional charge. They are setup specifically for each rider and can be made in a variety of color combinations.

Front Suspension

►  Front Suspension / Lowering Kits
►  RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs
►  Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators
►  Cartridge Gold Valve Fork Kit

 

Rear Suspension

►  G3-S Custom Shocks

 

Get the ULTIMATE in suspension performance out of your Harley-Davidson's rear shocks.  Race Tech offers G3-S Shocks in custom lengths.  Increase the length of your shocks for more travel, improved plushness, and greater ground clearance.  For aggressive riders looking for the most out of their Harley-Davidson's suspension, this setup featuring drastically improved handling and performance is a must have!

 

     

VINTAGE HARLEY

 

Harley-Davidson® Models of the 1970's and 80's with 35mm Kayaba & Showa Forks such as FXR, FX Superglides, XL Sportster Models benefit greatly wtih Race Tech Upgrades. Pan Head and Shovel head models with 41mm Teleglide Forks also have Race Tech Options. These models are undersprung up front and the damping is both harsh and mushy. By installing RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs and Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators you can significantly improve the suspension. TNK Fork Tubes provide high quality repalcement tube options and lenght choices. 

Rear suspension on H-D Vintage models can be improved upon significantly. G3-S Series Custom Shocks are available in any length for no additional charge. They are setup specifically for each rider and can be made in a variety of features and custom lenghts.

Front Suspension

 ►  RT Hi-Performance Fork Springs
 ►  Gold Valve Cartridge Emulators
 ►  TNK Fork Tubes

 

Rear Suspension

    ►  G3-S Custom Shocks

Get the ULTIMATE in suspension performance out of your Vintage Harley-Davidson's rear shocks. Race Tech offers G3-S Shocks in custom lengths. Lowered for custom bikes or Extended for more travel, improved plushness, more ground clearance and better handling. Performance oriented riders looking to improve their Vintage Harley-Davidson's cornering capability will find the extended lenght setup can drastically improve handling performance.

 

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE


Many people think suspension setup is a mysterious black art. It's not!

Learn all about suspension with the Race Tech Suspension Bible 

If your bike is not listed in our Product Search, you have questions about applications setup or tech support  please Email Matthew Wiley for Tech Support/R&D. 

Matt can also be reached at 951-279-6655 ext 122 during regular business hours PST Monday - Friday.

At Race Tech you have choices:

  1. Purchase our Gold Valve Kits, High Performance Springs, and Ultra Slick Suspension Fluids and install them yourself.
  2. Call or Email Race Tech 951.279.6655. email Race Tech
  3. Hey, if you're really into it, check out our Suspension Seminars.
  4. Send your suspension into Race Tech Service Department for upgrades and rebuild work.
  5. Have your local Race Tech Center install them.
  6. Applications Assitance and Tech Support Email Matthew Wiley or call  951.279.6655 ext 122

Resource Links:

►Customer Service Request Form

►Custom Shock Geometry Form

G3-S Dual Shocks Instructions

► FLEK S35 Fork Gold Valve Kit wtih HP Springs & Lowering Instrcutions 

► FLEK S38 Fork Gold Vlave Kit wtih HP Springs & Lowering Instrcutions

► FLEK S49 Fork Gold Valve Kit wtih HP Springs & Lowering Instrcutions

►Cartridge Emulator Tuning Guide

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Do you have a motorcycle not listed in our applications that needs Race Tech Suspension? Contact us!

Race Tech has no affiliation with Harley-Davidson Motor Co. whatsoever. The word Harley-Davidson is a registered trademark of Harley-Davidson Motor Co. and is intended for model reference only, along with other registered names Harley-Davidson uses to identify their various models.

Lowering your motorcycle affects handling and ground clearance. Lower at your own discretion.

Suspension performance is the secret to winning! It doesn't matter if you're on the Track or Street, you will be impressed at what we can do for your bike. Guaranteed!