Suspension Help.

Motodave15
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Motodave15
Edited Date/Time 5/8/2013 2:13pm
I'm going to be ordering springs/Revalving front and rear this week... and i was wondering what company should i go with?

I'm a aggressive novice, bordering on Intermediate rider.
coming in at a whopping 220 lbs... This is also not a racing application, as its really just for weekend warrior fun.

The tracks i ride regularly are as follows:
Milestone
Comp edge
Racetown
Elsinore

rare trips: -pala, Glen helen, Octotillo


Ive read horror stories of guys constantly sending suspension back and forth and such and I'm looking to avoid that.

So being in so,cal who do you guys recommend?
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ianhendry46 3/12/2013 12:21am
3/12/2013 12:21am
There are a bunch of great companies around that area, but I gotta tell you, I love my Race Tech. Never Had a problem with it. For me it is hands down better than the Factory Connection and Pro Circuit that i had.
RACESTHILAIRE 3/12/2013 12:53pm
3/12/2013 12:53pm
Factory Connection no doubt.
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captmoto 3/12/2013 1:21pm
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What bike do you have? Who ever you use send them a copy of your message. You are pretty honest about your skills and style of riding. I think that a lot of people don't communicate the right info to the suspension companies and that's when they have problems. I like being able to go in and talk to the people doing my work. I have developed a rapport with Race Tech and they are close. They have always really nailed it for me.
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qtrracer 3/13/2013 10:45pm
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I am in the exact same boat, 215ish Vet novice with some past talent. I checked around and went with Dave Huffman at Cycle Engineering Factory. Small 1 man shop.

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qtrracer 3/16/2013 4:55pm
3/16/2013 4:55pm Edited Date/Time 3/16/2013 5:02pm
Dropped of my shock and forks to Dave on tues noon, he just called today, Saturday to inform me they are done and ready to be picked up. 4 day turn around. Resprung and revalved. I will update on results when I have some to report
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flynbrian33 5/8/2013 10:06am
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ianhendry46 wrote:
There are a bunch of great companies around that area, but I gotta tell you, I love my Race Tech. Never Had a problem with it...
There are a bunch of great companies around that area, but I gotta tell you, I love my Race Tech. Never Had a problem with it. For me it is hands down better than the Factory Connection and Pro Circuit that i had.
I just got Race Tech on my 2013 kx250f and I love it! It took some setting up at first but its amazing now!
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Arkmx 5/8/2013 1:58pm
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FC West
Factory Connection - West
1761 California Ave.
Unit #102
Corona, CA 92881
951-549-9526

Ask for Brandon.

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Riesenberg448 5/8/2013 2:13pm
5/8/2013 2:13pm
Did you know Race Tech is a proud supporter of Vital MX and also offers members a discount just for bench racing here? **turns off cheesy radio ad guy voice**

I'm the marketing director for Race Tech, and I would love to get you setup with a revalve and a great deal. There are a lot of companies out there, and I'm sure many of them do great work. It is really a pick about who you want to work with, and who will get you the support that you are looking for.

I'm sure you see the big white Race Tech boxvan at those tracks frequently testing. Rob is usually testing with one of our 20+ privateers we're supporting not just with product but with testing time, but he will absolutely take the time to watch your bike, get your feedback, and make any changes to get you as comfortable as can be. These testing sessions aren't just to dial your bike in, they are our R&D to continue to build better settings, not just for top level pros, but also for average guys like me who get armpump after 3 laps.

My email is chris@racetech.com. Shoot me a message and I'll personally help you get setup.

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