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Anyone got experience of Gold Valves?

#1 PostAuthor: Fred the Zed » Wed May 29, 2013 5:40 am

Hi

I'm looking to improve the suppleness and responsiveness of the forks on my Z1R but retain the original look. I was looking at either fitting Maxton GP20 fork inserts - nice but expensive or these Racetech Gold Valve Emulators http://www.racetech.com/HTML_FILES/EMULATORGV.HTML has anyone tried these? How good were they? Where did you get them from etc etc?

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#2 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Wed May 29, 2013 8:03 am

UK dealer link below.

http://www.shocktech.co.uk/products/race-tech/
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Progresive springs

#3 PostAuthor: StephenW » Wed May 29, 2013 11:30 am

I fitted Hagen progressive springs to my Z1R Forks, a great improvement.
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Re: Progresive springs

#4 PostAuthor: ADRIAN H » Wed May 29, 2013 1:19 pm

StephenW wrote:I fitted Hagen progressive springs to my Z1R Forks, a great improvement.


+ 1, I also fitted flat handlebars- improved handling even more.
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#5 PostAuthor: oldzed » Wed May 29, 2013 5:03 pm

I put gold emulators in my z1000st.
They were from Ebay USA and were actually for a big trail bike

I find that the forks don't dive as badly when braking and the bike is much smoother over bumps and ripples.

The forks had previously had new oil before I fitted them and the springs were not changed

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Thanks

#6 PostAuthor: Fred the Zed » Wed May 29, 2013 9:47 pm

Thanks fellas

Looks like a worthwhile investment then..... next months project I reckon.

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#7 PostAuthor: Mr Puffin » Thu May 30, 2013 8:02 am

Yes they are excellent, well worth the money :!: I have fitted them in several vintage dirt bikes as well as my old GSXR. Race Tech are very knowledgeable and helpfull, should you need any advice along the way :D
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#8 PostAuthor: andyb1962 » Thu May 30, 2013 10:38 am

I have progressive springs and fresh oil in my A2 instant improvement!
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