Race Tech Fork Springs?

I just bought a 1997 vfr 750 and the front end feels a little squishy, actually so does rear end. I was wondering about these race tech springs and if anybody has put them into this gen bike? Also is swapping them out difficult? Doesn't look too bad in the manual but I have never done it before. Thanks

 

Racetech can do a fork setup for you if you've got the cash, theres also a guy on here the does suspension work. Jamie Daugherty I believe, he has a link to his website in his signature. +1 on the 929 rear shock conversion, there is plenty of info on here about the swap, just search for it.

 

Yeah, I can help you out with whatever upgrades you are interested in. Something to keep in mind is that springs just support the load but the damping/valving is where the handling performance is generated. Just swapping springs is a move in the right direction but shouldn't be considered alone. In fact, heavier springs will make the stock valving shortcomings even more noticeable.

If you need any more details feel free to shoot me an email and I can let you know what I suggest for your application.

 

Ok cool. Well that all sounds good. I appreciate all the help. I'll post the progress as it happens.

 

So is there anything special I need to do to make that 929 shock fit?

 

Sweet, well I just shot him an email. Thanks again

 

Hey Tink, I think that guy sent you in the wrong direction. Harshness is the biggest problem with the VFR800 forks and going with heavier fluid just makes that worse. There really isn't any 'cure' for the issues with the stock forks except a revalve. If you aren't ready to make that leap I would suggest sticking with Honda Pro Oils 5w fluid.

 

Foot Note here: Amazing as it sounds, I had the stock fork seals on my 3rd generation for 20 years and 70,000 miles almost. Its a 1991 that I got back in 95, anywho, I was board one day and decided to drain the fork oil. Honda was thoughtful back then and gave us drain bolts. Did the fluid swap for Honda weight 5 oil. My fork seals immediatly started weaping within the first ride, also, I could tell instantly that the front end did not feel the same.

Bear in mind that I used Bel-Ray 7 weight along with Race Tech springs and emulators. I could tell the difference between 5 and 7 on my bike. Moral of the story? If its not broken, dont try and fix it. Flip side is: I cant really complain about the seals going out after two decades and it did give me a chance to clean the fork tubes and the interior of them (two cans of brake cleaner.)

 

Sorry for the threadjack, but I have a question for Mr. Daugherty... How much is your modified rear shock? My 4th gen is very soft, especially with my wife on the bike... We aren't big people at all... I'm at about 160 Lbs (A monster, I know!) and my wife is right at 100... Do you have a site for refernce with pricing and specs?

Okay, I'm done, sorry!!

 

No problems, in fact I was wondering the exact same thing. Except I'm about 185 and my wife is 105. His site is on his signature but the 4th gen part is under construction.

 

Daugherty Motorsports - Motorcycle Suspension Performance and Modification

 

My suspicion is that the fluid had been leaking for some time and the level was below the seals. Once you filled them up there was ample fluid leaking that you noticed it. Seals do not just "go bad" all of a sudden like that.

Shoot me an email. I don't like to quote prices on forums as this thread will be around for years but prices on parts are constantly changing. Thanks!