Ohlins or Race Tech?

05svr650 · 12-30-2008, 02:19 PM

GSXR-1000 Fork Rebuild

Which would you prefer and why?

smileyman · 12-30-2008, 02:42 PM

I gots no 'sperience with the drop in Ohlins stuff but I have done some racetech and they are pretty damn good. I am sure your not going to give up much one over the other, so it would come down to price and convenience I think...

SoFlaSV · 12-30-2008, 02:49 PM

Racetech if you're on a budget.

Ohlins if you're not.

05svr650 · 12-30-2008, 03:13 PM

From what I understand the RT rebound piston is the same as stock. So I would need to replace it.

DaveDD · 12-30-2008, 03:14 PM

I've got RT springs on my Kawi...they work well for me. I'll do the valve kit eventually.

ROADandTRACK · 12-31-2008, 12:57 AM

RT, Ohlins, Penske, Traxxion can all work great.

I can also revalve stock valves on most forks to work great too. RT rebound piston may be close to stock, just like some of the others, but it is the valving that matters the most.

DLIT · 12-31-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SoFlaSV

Racetech if you're on a budget.

Ohlins if you're not.

Yup. I have heard people that tried RaceTech and liked them, then they tried Ohlins and loved it more. It's one of those things that you don't know how bad you need it until you've tried it. I'm holding off for Ohlins myself.

ceo012384 · 01-09-2009, 03:17 PM

RaceTech and Ohlins valves are about the same price IIRC... the ohlins kit comes with both rebound and compression... you have to buy two kits from racetech to get both I think and the pricing comes out similarly.

I might be wrong though.

xx CURVE xx · 01-09-2009, 03:21 PM

Ohlins

12-30-2008, 02:19 PM	#1
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12-30-2008, 02:42 PM	#2
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	I gots no 'sperience with the drop in Ohlins stuff but I have done some racetech and they are pretty damn good. I am sure your not going to give up much one over the other, so it would come down to price and convenience I think... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

12-30-2008, 03:13 PM	#4
05svr650 Supporting Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Soon to be Temple, TX Moto: wide open throttle Posts: 108	From what I understand the RT rebound piston is the same as stock. So I would need to replace it. __________________ www.JandBcycle.com

12-30-2008, 03:14 PM	#5
DaveDD Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Asheville, NC as of 1-15-09 :) Moto: '03 Buell XB9S, '98 Kawi ZX6r, '92 Harley Sportster Posts: 44	I've got RT springs on my Kawi...they work well for me. I'll do the valve kit eventually. __________________ www.dalidecals.com

12-31-2008, 12:57 AM	#6
ROADandTRACK Cupid Stunt!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TEXAS Moto: momosickles Posts: 12	RT, Ohlins, Penske, Traxxion can all work great. I can also revalve stock valves on most forks to work great too. RT rebound piston may be close to stock, just like some of the others, but it is the valving that matters the most. __________________ VonHertell.com

12-30-2008, 02:49 PM	#3
SoFlaSV Guinness Bitches... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Coconut Creek, Fl Moto: '00 SV650 Posts: 505	Racetech if you're on a budget. Ohlins if you're not.

01-09-2009, 03:17 PM	#8
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	RaceTech and Ohlins valves are about the same price IIRC... the ohlins kit comes with both rebound and compression... you have to buy two kits from racetech to get both I think and the pricing comes out similarly. I might be wrong though. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

01-09-2009, 03:21 PM	#9
xx CURVE xx SMELL MY LEVER Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Moto: Tards Posts: 1,034	Ohlins