Front Fork Cartridge Emulator - RD500 ForkPiston Diameter ?

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Re: Front Fork Cartridge Emulator - RD500 ForkPiston Diamete

#16 Post by 1601pete » Sat Sep 23, 2017 6:07 am

Hi Paul

Do you have an update. Do you buy any in the end?

Thanks

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#17 Post by rd84 » Sun Sep 24, 2017 6:15 pm

1601pete wrote:Hi Paul

Do you have an update. Do you buy any in the end?

Thanks

Pete
Hi Pete,

Never got an answer from Brooke Suspension so I'm going to use the Racetech system - hopefully I'll be getting it fitted in 2 to 3 weeks time.

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#18 Post by V4 Heaven » Wed Nov 15, 2017 12:34 pm

Hi, I'm also interested and wonder if you've made any progress with this?
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#19 Post by rd84 » Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:23 pm

Hi,

My bike is away with RTR Motorcycles having some dyno work done - I have asked them to fit the Racetech Emulator and springs - I'll report back once the bike is returned.

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#20 Post by 1601pete » Sat Jan 13, 2018 4:17 am

Any news Paul?

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#21 Post by rd84 » Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:01 am

1601pete wrote:Any news Paul?
Hi,

I was busy at work so M.E. Motorcycles of Burton have just fitted the emulators for me - they didn’t give any problems - once the weather warms up I’ll collect the bike and report back how it handles.

http://www.memotorcycles.com

I bought Racetech Emulators and springs from PDQ in the UK http://www.pdq1.com/brand.php?BrandID=11 who were very helpful and gave a fast service.

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Re: Front Fork Cartridge Emulator - RD500 ForkPiston Diamete

#22 Post by 1601pete » Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:09 am

Ok, thanks

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#23 Post by V4 Heaven » Thu Apr 05, 2018 12:40 pm

Just wondering how these emulators have performed as I'm also interested in the same. Cheers.
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#24 Post by 1601pete » Thu Apr 05, 2018 3:53 pm

I now have a set of emulators and springs appropriate for my weight also from Racetech. Hopefully fitting on Saturday

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#25 Post by rd84 » Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:37 pm

I’ve still to ride the bike - but even stationary the bike seems better supported and less prone to dive when I push down on the bars against the brakes.

I’ll post details once it’s been ridden - my bike is currently having some jetting/CDI/YPVS work done by a local Dino operator.

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#26 Post by V4 Heaven » Fri Apr 06, 2018 4:18 am

Thanks!
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Re: Front Fork Cartridge Emulator - RD500 ForkPiston Diamete

#27 Post by Smoker » Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:47 pm

Not sure this is necessary, but if the RaceTech cartridge emulators aren't ideal - maybe a custom made set would do the trick.

I know someone making a set, just for his own purposes. Quite sure someone could do the same here to achieve better results.

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#28 Post by 1601pete » Sat May 05, 2018 4:23 am

Ok, I finally got around to buying some race tech fork emulators and correct springs for my weight. They are fitted and a decent ride is planned for tomorrow. Only done a few miles so far and there is a noticeable difference

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#29 Post by 1601pete » Sat May 05, 2018 4:24 am

Ok, I finally got around to buying some race tech fork emulators and correct springs for my weight. They are fitted and a decent ride is planned for tomorrow. Only done a few miles so far and there is a noticeable difference.

Will report back tomorrow

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#30 Post by V4 Heaven » Fri May 18, 2018 12:12 pm

Any rideouts?

I can barely contain myself any longer?
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