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Race Tech Suspension

Model
V-Strom (DL1000) '02 - '09

The complete fork upgrade kit - Straight rate springs and Race Tech Gold Valves. Also includes a set of top quality fork seals and fork oil to complete the job. Everything you need to transform your mushy stock forks into suspension that really works.

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V-Strom (DL1000) '02 - '09

Precision tolerances – The tightest in the industry. Ultra-lightweight, for reduced unsprung mass. Straight rate springs will give better control in the rough stuff. Sold in pairs.

  • The .85 springs are 30% stiffer than stock DL650 springs and 21% stiffer than DL1000 springs, a great choice for most riders.
  • The 1.0 springs are 50% stiffer than stock DL650 springs and 42% stiffer than DL1000 springs, a better choice for heavier or aggressive riders, heavy loads, 2-up riding, etc.
  • Stock spring rates for comparison: DL650-.65 DL1000-.70
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V-Strom (DL1000) '02 - '09
  • Lighter and stiffer than stock, these high quality straight rate springs are made specifically for the DL line.
  • A proper rear spring will give a smoother more controlled ride.
  • Available in a multitude of spring rates, one is the perfect fit for your bike and riding style.
  • Stock spring is rated at 8.2 kg/mm for the DL650, and DL1000

 Adapters are required for this spring

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V-Strom (DL1000) '02 - '09
  • Race Tech's original bolt-on fork valving system for front cartridge forks
  • Triple the flow area of pistons
  • Put valving control on the shim stack
  • Outstanding tunability; improved control, traction, plushness and bottoming resistance
  • G2-R Gold Valves are dual port pistons optimize the loading of shims while improving flow and can be preloaded, freeloaded or restricted
  • Complete instructions, Gold Valve pistons, valving charts, valving shims and "Technical Edge Fork Maintenance and Gold Valve Installation" video all included
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$199.95
V-Strom (DL1000) '03 - '09

The V-Strom suffers from poor compression damping and limp rebound damping. The Race Tech Gold Valve allows you to tune both compression and rebound valving for vastly improved performance.

  • Bolt-on shock valving for riders serious about suspension performance
  • Improves control, traction, plushness and bottoming resistance
  • Improved, long-wearing, low-friction sealing design decreases fade
  • Includes complete instructions
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$199.95