Suspension, Tools
Forks, Suspension
Suspension
Forks
These springs are custom wound specifically for the KLR250. Stiffer than the stock springs, these will make your front perform significantly better. Combine them with the Cogent DDC's and you will be very happy with the results.
Sold as a pair .42 kg/mm.
Sized perfectly for adult back-yard racing or fast/aggressive mini riders. This is the most important upgrade you can make for an adult sized rider. The stock suspension is too soft for most adults and aggressive kids.
- 30% stiffer than stock
- Preset and stress relieved for long life
- Custom wound from aircraft quality spring steel
Sized perfectly for adult back-yard racing or fast/aggressive mini riders. This is the most important upgrade you can make for an adult sized rider. The stock suspension is too soft for most adults and aggressive kids.
- 30% stiffer than stock
- Preset and stress relieved for long life
- Custom wound from aircraft quality spring steel
Sized perfectly for adult back-yard racing or fast/aggressive mini riders. This is the most important upgrade you can make for an adult sized rider. The stock suspension is too soft for most adults and aggressive kids.
- 30% stiffer than stock
- Preset and stress relieved for long life
- Custom wound from aircraft quality spring steel
Cogent Dynamics fork caps not only look fantastic they also add the ability to precisely adjust the preload of your fork springs to best match your needs and compensate for different loads and conditions.
Spacer will need to be custom depending on specific application, rate and length. Generally speaking, start with more preload if progressive, less preload if straight rate.
Sized perfectly for adult back-yard racing or fast/aggressive mini riders. This is the most important upgrade you can make for an adult sized rider. The stock suspension is too soft for most adults and aggressive kids.
- 30% stiffer than stock
- Preset and stress relieved for long life
- Custom wound from aircraft quality spring steel
Sized perfectly for adult back-yard racing or fast/aggressive mini riders. This is the most important upgrade you can make for an adult sized rider. The stock suspension is too soft for most adults and aggressive kids.
- 30% stiffer than stock
- Preset and stress relieved for long life
- Custom wound from aircraft grade spring steel
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 has developed these fork springs specifically for the heavier weight of the KLR650.
Sold in pairs.
- The .43 springs are 7% stiffer than stock and will be a great choice for most riders
- The .48 springs are 17% stiffer than stock and will be a better choice for heavier riders
- The .52 springs are 30% stiffer than stock and will be a good choice for loaded adventure bikes or very aggressive riders
These will not fit the Tengai model.
A CNC machined fork brace to stiffen up the notoriously wimpy front end on the DR. Have more confidence in your front end on or off the pavement.
Split design means that installation takes minutes without having to remove the forks. Available in a black anodized finish.
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 front fork action while still delivering a smooth ride. Sold in pairs.
Developed by the KLR suspenison experts at Cogent, this set of springs will stiffen up that wimpy KLR front end. Choose between .64 kg/mm springs (60% stiffer than stock) or .70 kg/mm units (75% stiffer than stock).
Will not work for 2014-Cur 'Mid-Year' New Edition Model
A dual-rate fork spring for the early KLR650. These springs start with a .40 kg/mm winding and after approximately 20% of the stroke, stiffen up to .60 kg/mm for the remainder of the travel. A very nice improvement over the stock springs which are .40 kg/mm for the entire travel.
Cogent Drop-in Dynamic Cartridges will vastly improve both the compression and rebound damping of your stock forks. Designed by Rick at Cogent Dynamics on his high-tech suspension dyno, then tested and endorsed by KLR owners all over, these units have been given the seal of approval by the ProCycle staff for both performance and ease of installation. No disassembly of your forks, no drilling of damper rods. Just change the oil over to 5w and install the units under the springs and hit the trails.
If you weigh up to 250 pounds, select the .64 spring kit. If you are over 250 or carry lots of luggage, please select the .70 spring kit. Please call if you have any further questions.
All of these kits include DDCs, springs, fork oil and preload spacers.
Custom developed by BBR Motorsports for the ultimate upgrade for mini four-strokes. Sized perfectly for adult back-yard racing or fast/aggressive mini riders. This is the most important upgrade you can make for an adult sized rider. The stock suspension is too soft for most adults and aggressive kids.
- 30% stiffer than stock
- Preset and stress relieved for long life
- Custom wound from aircraft quality spring steel
Race Tech has developed these fork springs specifically for the heavier weight of the KLR650.
Sold in pairs.
- The .70 springs are 75% stiffer than stock and will be a great choice for most riders
- The .80 springs are 100% stiffer than stock and will be a better choice for heavier riders
Not for 2014-2018 New Edition
Custom developed by BBR Motorsports for the ultimate upgrade for mini four-strokes. Sized perfectly for fast/aggressive adult mini riders. This is the most important upgrade you can make for an adult sized rider. The stock suspension is too soft for most adults.
- 30% stiffer than stock
- Preset and stress relieved for long life
- Custom wound from aircraft quality spring steel
Race Tech Hi-Performance Fork Spring have the highest stiffness-to-mass ratio in the industry. This means they are lightweight for their particular rate. These spring designs have taken years of manufacturing experience. They require the finest materials and processes.
Race Tech Hi-Performance Springs have extremely accurate rates. They are heat-treated, shot-peened and preset so they cannot sack out.
OEM spring rate is 0.42kg/mm.
Race Tech HP Springs have a high stiffness-to-mass ratio. In other words; the springs are light weight for their particular spring rate. This requires the finest materials and processing. Shot-peened and pre-set so they cannot sack out. All Race Tech HP Springs have the highest rate tolerances in the industry. These are the finest springs in the world-guaranteed.
OEM spring rate is .46kg. We offer stiffer spring rates from -5% to 10% for riders who wish to carry luggage or just prefer stiffer suspension.
5% Less than stock
Here is everything you need to upgrade your TW200 front suspension. Kit includes: Heavy Duty Fork Springs, Cartridge Emulators, Oil Seals, Dust Seals, and 10w Fork Oil. Just choose the spring rate you want and enjoy your TW even more!
Stock Spring Rate is .50 kg/mm. The .60 kg/mm springs are 20% stiffer than stock while the .70 kg/mm is 40% stiffer than stock.
Installation requires disassembling your forks and drilling out your damper rods.
Lightweight, for reduced unsprung mass. Straight rate springs will give better control in the rough stuff. Sold in pairs.
- Rider and Gear up to 145 lb. = 0.47 springs → 24% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 145-185 lb. = 0.52 springs → 39% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 185-235 lb. = 0.58 springs → 56% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 235-285 lb. = 0.63 springs → 66% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 290 lb.-UP = 0.70 springs → 84% stiffer than stock
Included in this kit are fork springs, Cogent DDC (Drop in Damper Cartridge) performance cartridges and one bottle of 5w fork oil. Refresh those tired old forks and make them better than new. These DDCs from Cogent are easy to install. No taking the forks apart, no drilling of the damping rods, nothing. Just take them off, flip them over to drain the oil, add new 5w oil, drop in the DDCs and then add the springs.
This upgrade offers better control off-road as well as on. Less brake dive keeps the fork up in the middle of the stroke on-road and better control off-road whether it be rolling water bars or bouncing off the rocks.
Stock Spring Rate is .50 kg/mm. The .60 kg/mm springs are 20% stiffer than stock while the .70 kg/mm is 40% stiffer than stock.
DDC Tool will not work with this spring series
This complete fork upgrade kit includes stiffer fork springs and Race Tech cartridge emulators, as well as 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.
You can select from various straight rate springs to customize the package to your needs.
- Rider and Gear up to 160lb. = 0.47 springs → 24% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 160-225 lb. = 0.52 springs → 39% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 255-275 lb. = 0.58 springs → 56% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 275-325 lb. = 0.63 springs → 66% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 325 lb.-UP = 0.70 springs → 84% stiffer than stock
The complete fork upgrade kit - your choice of springs and Race Tech Gold Valves. Also includes a set of top quality fork seals and 5W fork oil to complete the job. Everything you need to transform your mushy stock forks into suspension that really works.
You can select from various straight rate springs to customize the package to your needs.
Stock Spring Rate for XR650L: 0.44 kg/mm
Included in this kit are fork springs, Cogent DDC (Drop in Damper Cartridge) performance cartridges and three bottles of 5w fork oil. Refresh those tired old forks and make them better than new. These DDCs from Cogent are easy to install. No taking the forks apart, no drilling of the damping rods, nothing. Just take them off, flip them over to drain the oil, add new 5w oil, drop in the DDCs and then add the springs and spacers and then install the caps. Preload spacer material is included with the .47 and .70 springs, additional spacers are not needed with the other kits.
This upgrade offers better control off-road as well as on. Less brake dive keeps the fork up in the middle of the stroke on-road and better control off-road whether it be rolling water bars or bouncing off the rocks.
- Rider and Gear up to 160lb. = 0.47 springs → 24% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 160-225 lb. = 0.52 springs → 39% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 225-275 lb. = 0.58 springs → 56% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 275-325 lb. = 0.63 springs → 66% stiffer than stock
- Rider and Gear 325 lb.-UP = 0.70 springs → 84% stiffer than stock
The progressive factory springs are well known to be way to soft for most riders. Cogent Dynamics straight rate springs will give better control in the rough stuff and when loaded up.
Sold in pairs.
0.72kg/mm riders up to 260lbs
0.80kg/mm riders 260lbs and up
The 0.72 springs are 28% stiffer than stock and will be a great choice for most riders
Not compatible with Adventure Sport ES
DRZ400 E/S
A pair of Race Tech fork springs to dial in your front suspension to suit your weight.
Fits all DRZ400 models with conventional forks (not for SM)
Recommended spring rates:
Rider Weight w/gear lbs. | Spring Rate |
---|---|
90 or less | .42 |
90-119 | .44 (stock) |
120-150 | .46 |
150-180 | .48 |
180-220 | .50 |
220-250 | .52 |
250+ | .54 |
Included in this kit are 0.43 kg/mm Race Tech straight rate fork springs, Cogent DDC (Drop in Damper Cartridge) performance cartridges and two bottles of 5w fork oil.
Due to the small diameter of the KLX140 fork springs, the DDC Installation Tool will not work in the normal way on these bikes.
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.
Controls, Suspension
Forks
The GPR v5 is the fifth generation steering damper designed for dirt bikes, adventure bikes but is also used on several of hybrid applications. Its compact and slim design allows for the damper to be mounted below the handlebars, out of harm's way, without raising the bars more than an inch. Frame mounts are machined steel or Cryogenic treated billet aluminum with stainless steel pin, and billet aluminum machined bar-mounts.
- Kit includes damper, bolt on post mount, below the bar mounting system, and complete instructions.
- Bolts onto the OEM triple clamp replacing the stock handlebar mount. Will raise the Bar height about 7/8th". Fixed position.
Will only work with Fat Bar style (1 1/8" clamp area) handlebars and stock triple clamp.
Featured Products, Suspension
Forks
In stock form, the forks, featuring a single spring design are under sprung for any rider over 100 pounds. With limited travel, adding a stiffer spring in the right leg only per the stock design was not a viable option.
Race Tech instead offers a High Performance Spring Kit that adds a stiffer spring to the other fork. (The overall spring rate in the forks is the average spring rate between both legs.) This upgrade will make a drastic improvement in handling for most riders.
0.50KG/MM KIT