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: This 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.
Chain Size: | Front Sprocket: | Rear Sprocket: | Front Tire: | Rear Tire: | Spark Plug: |
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428x112 ('81) | 14T | 50T | 2.50-19 | 3.00-16 | C7HSA ('81) |
428x112 ('82-'84) | 14T | 50T | 2.50-19 | 3.00-16 | CR7HS ('82-'84) |
428x118 ('85-'89) | 14T | 50T | 2.50-19 | 3.00-16 | CR7HS ('85-'89) |
428x118 ('90-'03) | 14T | 50T | 2.50-19 | 3.00-16 | CR7HSA ('90-'03) |
Suspension
Universal fit. May require additional adjustment or modification.
Universal fit. May require additional adjustment or modification.
- Extracts dirt and debris trapped between fork seal and tube
- Easy way to keep fork seals clean and debris free
- Works on conventional and upside-down forks
Universal fit. May require additional adjustment or modification.
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.
Universal fit. May require additional adjustment or modification.
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.