V-Strom (DL1000): Suspension

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.

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

Progressive springs offer a soft initial spring rate for a plush ride. Progressively wound design provides increased resistance to bottoming as spring compresses. These springs are significantly stiffer than the wimpy stock springs.

They will make a big improvement in the front forks while still delivering a smooth ride. Sold in pairs.

• Race Tech's original bolt-on fork valving system for front cartridge forks
• Triple the flow area of stock pistons
• Put valving control on the shim stack
• Outstanding tunability, improved control, traction, plushness and bottoming resistance
• Complete instructions, Gold Valve pistons, valving charts, valving shims

Seal profile is engineered to create equal pressure in each seal lip; equalized seal pressure creates less drag and longer seal life

Patented MAX-LIFE has a coefficient of friction up to 3 times less than the OEM seal material

Triple-lip seal design

Dyno-tested to last 3 to 4 times longer than OEM seals

Directional ribs allow seal to be installed easily

Kits include fork seals and dust wipers

Helps protect vulnerable fork tube and seal from dust, dirt, and corrosive elements. Hook & loop (Velcro) fastening on back side makes installation or removal for cleaning a breeze.

• 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

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

This adapter set is required to fit an aftermarket spring to the Vstrom shock

Billet aluminum lowering links. Lowers the rear suspension.

Disclaimer: Lowering the front and/or rear of your motorcycle will change the geometry and may affect the handling, use caution after making changes/adjustments.

Adjustable lowering links by PSR lowers the rear suspension from stock height to 4 inches.

Based on the wildly popular Race Tech Suspension Seminars taught by Paul Thede around the world, this step-by-step guide shows riders how to make their bikes handle like the pros. Thede gives the lowdown on all types of suspension, including cartridge and non-cartridge forks as well as dual-chamber and nitrogen-charged shocks.

The three forces of suspension, testing procedures, even the black arts of chassis geometry: Thede explains it all. The book provides step-by-step photos of suspension disassembly and assembly as well as a detailed troubleshooting guide for dirt, street and track.

Showa removed the schrader valve on many newer rear shocks. Now you need a needle to recharge your shock with nitrogen after a rebuild. Race Tech built this unit just for that job.

The features of this tool include 300 psi capacity, bleeder valve and T-handle plunger pin chuck. Swivel chuck has a 12" flexible hose. Comes complete with instructions, carrying box and Schrader valve extension (required on some Showa shocks). Nitrogen bottles available at any welding supply house.

Makes installation of your linkage bearings much easier. Also simplifies maintenance of those bearings.

• Allows placing bearing needles on bearing race while greasing linkage bearings