Race Tech Suspension

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Brian

Discussion Starter · Aug 26, 2011 (Edited)

I have spoken with race tech over the last couple days, and they are looking for a CBR250R to R&D suspension upgrades on. They need the bike for three weeks, and offer a 40% discount on parts and labor for what ever level of suspension you want. If anyone is interested, they have to book the 3 weeks. Call race tech X107, Christie Gunter for info from the company.

added: they are in Carona, Ca.

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DRC

· #21 · Sep 3, 2011

sho nuff.

woolf

· #22 · Oct 8, 2011

Suspension

WELL THE TIME HAS COME TO PICK UP THE CBR250RA for Race Tech !
it has new suspension ERONT and REAR . the rear shock is made for the Honda,and my wt,and riding which is canyons of Malibu. the front forts are all new inside.I'll let you all know how it all WORKS next week after putting some miles on the the bike.
by the way the techs have taken the time to show me why the NINJA 250 IS HOT THE SAME. don't ask part two or three to come latter

Metalstorm

· #23 · Oct 9, 2011

I am glued to this thread.
Can't wait to hear the results.

tlh89

· #24 · Oct 9, 2011 (Edited)

DRC said:
FYI, all the racetech front end parts for an EX 250 are a direct drop in. no need for R&D.

More on this...for sure thing?

Edit, nevermind I should read the entire thread before posting

woolf

· #25 · Oct 11, 2011

Reac tech

Well if you only can be used to tell the story

SUWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

I'll get into the working changes that where made later as I do not have the papers with me, this is from my note book. but I can tell all of you that have or ara going to us NINJA part #'s DON'T

the front fork parts don't look the same. as for the reat shock lots of them look the same,but the only think you can do is change the SPRING.
more later

BBRMotosports

· #26 · Oct 11, 2011

DRC said:
FYI, all the racetech front end parts for an EX 250 are a direct drop in. no need for R&D.

Maybe dimensionally, valving and spring weight might not be right though.

woolf

· #27 · Oct 12, 2011

suspension

they LOOK the same, but any roll of spring for the front end will look the same.the spring look alike until you add a ruler to the picture,then the changes.same with the sim that can out.as for the shock its is the same looking as the shock on my 1972 TR6RV eye in the top, u on the bottom.

(TR6RV HAS GAS IN IT)

hope to have all the papes on WEN so I can tell you #s etc

woolf

· #28 · Oct 12, 2011

Reac tech

WELL HERE WE GO WITH THE SPECS FOR ME 250lbs Canyon/EXP

FORKS
Oil osfo 20 Level 150MM
SpringSeries FRSP S2938
Rate .85kg
Preload 8mm Preload Adj n/a
RACE Sag 37mm
FORK hIGHT 6MM (Tube above stoch clamps)

SHOCK
Lo-Speed Comp Adj 2 1/2t of 6t
Hi-Speed Comp Adj 2 1/2t of 6t
Rebound Adj 20c of 70c
Oil US1
Nitrogen Pressure 150 psi
Spring Series SRSP 5815
Rate 11.6kg
Preload 9 mm Preload Adjuster 6t
RACE Sag 37 mm
Linkage STD
note:
G3-S SHOCK REMOTE RES
RES hade to be custom mt

the ride is nite & day NEW BIKE

as I get more time time on the bike I'll keep you posted or you can pm me,etc

REAC TECH
1501 POMONOA RD
CORONA,CA 92880

951-279-6655 EXT 107 Christie Gunter

[email protected]

THE BEST THING I CAN TELL YOU THIS $$$$$$$$$$$ WELL SPENT

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Brian

Discussion Starter · #29 · Oct 12, 2011

what is canyon/EXP ????
Did they measure the sag with you on the bike also?
nite and day how?
Do the forks have gold valve cartridge emulators now?
I gots ta know.

woolf

· #30 · Oct 13, 2011 (Edited)

suspension

CANYON/EXP = I've been ridding a long time 400,000 miles on BMW M/C plus others =EXP The bike will get most of its ridding time in the canyons of the MALIBU Mts = CANYON

GOLD FOR THE PRICE THEY ARE they must be 24 caret

nite & day nite wasthe drake side of ridding not good

DAY can't wait to play with bigger bikes in the canyons that I have been on before some or NEW riders where borne

they did the SAG with one of the techs he is 247lbs I'm 255lbs that's good for he , plus setting on it it was great,riding it GREAT. I hope that bring you up to date.

Brian

Discussion Starter · #31 · Oct 13, 2011

thanks woolf

genisis112

· #32 · Mar 3, 2012

Have you ridden much more with the new setup. Do you still think they're worthwhile?
Just spoke to shock treatment (Australian racetech distributor) can get the internals for around $350 AUD. Can get a YSS Rear shock for around $450 AUD. Do you remember how much you paid? I know you used your bike for r&d but trying to get an idea on price.

tollarja

· #33 · Mar 3, 2012

genisis112 said:
Have you ridden much more with the new setup. Do you still think they're worthwhile?
Just spoke to shock treatment (Australian racetech distributor) can get the internals for around $350 AUD. Can get a YSS Rear shock for around $450 AUD. Do you remember how much you paid? I know you used your bike for r&d but trying to get an idea on price.

I don't want to poach woolfs thread, but I can answer some questions. Your looking at around five hundred (USD) to have them install the components in the fork, $135 is labor. I am competent mechanically, but they really know what they need to do and they even honed the fork tubes. The shock is $1300 and you must get the remote reservoir (included) if you have ABS.

Here is what I think of the upgrade:
http://www.cbr250.net/forum/cbr250-performance/2450-race-tech-suspension-review.html

I absolutely love the upgrade and consider it criminal to let any rider, especially a new rider, leave the store on a bike that isn't sprung for them. If you ever wonder how a motorcycle is supposed to handle, get a properly setup suspension. I weigh 255 pounds so this was a necessary upgrade for safety. Lighter riders may be ok with the stock suspension.

The only problem is now I have to buy a Race Tech suspension for my next MC. I don't think I will be able to tolerate poor suspension again.

woolf

· #34 · Mar 4, 2012

Hi guys,genisis112 YES they should be on all the CBR250R ,tollarja is spot on with the pricing

the rear shock is a G3-S W/REMOTE reservoir.
guys @ gals have been on my bike and love the set up (I'M 250LBS) and they are MUCH lighter than me

and like it as is.

genisis112

· #35 · Mar 4, 2012

tollarja said:
I don't want to poach woolfs thread, but I can answer some questions. Your looking at around five hundred (USD) to have them install the components in the fork, $135 is labor. I am competent mechanically, but they really know what they need to do and they even honed the fork tubes. The shock is $1300 and you must get the remote reservoir (included) if you have ABS.

Here is what I think of the upgrade:
http://www.cbr250.net/forum/cbr250-performance/2450-race-tech-suspension-review.html

I absolutely love the upgrade and consider it criminal to let any rider, especially a new rider, leave the store on a bike that isn't sprung for them. If you ever wonder how a motorcycle is supposed to handle, get a properly setup suspension. I weigh 255 pounds so this was a necessary upgrade for safety. Lighter riders may be ok with the stock suspension.

The only problem is now I have to buy a Race Tech suspension for my next MC. I don't think I will be able to tolerate poor suspension again.

Will definitely be getting the front end done at Shock Treatment with Racetech internals. But $1300 for a rear shock is way out of my league for this bike, though I'd love to. I'll have a talk to shock treatment again on Monday and see what options and prices they can come up with. Be it with a Racetech rear or some other brand.

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