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I am installing RT Gold Valves in the forks of my '18 250 SXF. The instructions are very broad and used for all forks. None of the pictures match my fork internals, making this extremely confusing. Does anyone know where I can find AER48 specific instructions? I already used the google function and came up short, mostly just reviews. I am mechanically inclined enough to rebuild an engine but this one is really eating my lunch. Any help is appreciated.
ETA: Currently watching a decent youtube video, but the camera work isn't the greatest.... I'm a visual person.
Can't help you with the WP stuff but agree with what your saying. I installed them in 39mm HD forks, basic fork design as they are the RT instructions sucked. Plus their digital lookup equally so. Performance will be nice but jeez, just my opinion. And this ain't my first rodeo...
Curious how you like these after install been thinking of trying a set in mine as well. Seems like a good enough price and I like thats its DIY.
Try YouTube I did a 2017 fc350 a few years back . Assembled the shim stacks on a small screwdriver and followed the YouTube vid combined with racetechs instructions. Setting the float was the only tricky bit
Seems like making specific instructions for the more popular forks would be a no brainer? Like KYB SSS, WP AER48, etc. Thanks for the reply!
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I will come back with an update as soon as I get to go ride. North Texas has some great weather looking at the 10 day forecast, should be able to get a few rides in pretty soon. FYI I'm not fast by any stretch of the word. I installed the RT fork spring conversion and it was a night and day difference for me, immediate confidence boost.
I've got all the shims measured, sorted, and stacked. Got the compression stack/valve done last night, I'm going to dig into the rebound/mid after work today. I found this guy https://youtu.be/UiRaodvkl6k?si=0rSAeXxKSbWvuen1 and it's much better than RT's instructions lol, but the lighting in his garage isn't the greatest, making it hard to see the fine details. Thanks for your input!
It might be time for you to make a video to help others!
https://youtu.be/UiRaodvkl6k?si=xRtWE_xFiiRpYfI7
I reckon this is the YouTube vid I watched when I did mine . I haven’t got the patience to film then edit for YouTube
Buddy of mine has the GV and RT spring. He still complains about his forks all the time.
I believe it, people have vastly different preferences in suspension settings. Look at sag and fork height alone. Ideally I would be doing a KYB swap, WP 6500's, or MxTech Lucky Cartridges, however I don't plan on keeping this bike forever. I'd like to snag a 350 in the near future, so I'd rather throw $800 at this setup and then go all out when I get a new bike. I will say, the spring conversion alone has been great for me. I could never find a balance between holdup, bottoming resistance, and overall plushness. Between temperature changes throughout the day/year, my weight changes (6'4 215lb), heat buildup in the fork, I never could find what I was looking for with air pressures. Not to mention, my last straw was getting to the track one morning only to find my air chamber was leaking so bad I had to pack up. Since adding the fork spring conversion I am jumping, turning, and soaking up chop noticeably better. I also found that I am lasting much longer before having to take a break due to arm pump or general fatigue.
Yeah, don't get me wrong. He says they are way better than stock.
He is heavier than me and always complains my stuff is way too stiff. I rode it before he put the heavy spring in and it was like a pogo stick in the front.
Got it figured out. Everything is mounted up and torqued. If anyone reading this needs help, shoot me a message on here.
Finally got to go put laps in last Sunday. I'm still playing with settings a little to get where I want, but overall I am happy with the RaceTech valving, the KTM harshness is so much better. It is set up for vet C class, 220lbs, 6'4". Overall much more plush over small chop and smaller square edges (although there weren't many square edges Sunday). As the bike sits- 105mm sag, forks flush, compression and rebound are RT recommended settings, and I also put on a fresh set of tires (Tusk...another experiment and also might be part of my problem). I was having a hard time with front end traction and getting a small bit of head shake. I'm not sure if these issues are technique issues or settings issues. I wonder how much a fresh MX34 on the front would help my front end traction.
I got to put some more time on the setup tonight. I rode the best that I ever have, which still isn't much but I am beyond stoked with the Racetech setup. My front end traction issues were 100% a technique problem. As far as installation, it's tedious and the instructions from RT leave a bit to be desired. However, they are very helpful if you call in or email them. I wasted time letting my ego keep me from asking for help. It's not impossible at all, I could probably knock it out in a few hours now. As mentioned earlier by another member, this may not be the solution for everyone. I haven't ridden with any of the other popular kit forks, so I can't really compare. I do know that it made a significant difference for me. Now time to get back into shape.
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