New gen suspension upgrade

randomwalk101 · July 7th, 2010, 07:15 AM

What are you guys running? What's best route to go?

Front:
- racetech sprints / oil / gold valve emulator?
- AK20?
Rear:
-penski
-ohlins?

almost40 · July 7th, 2010, 10:41 AM

I dont have a problem with the stock stuff (im short n skinny) but weight has alot to do with it...how heavy are ya??

ztrack157 · July 7th, 2010, 10:53 AM

Race Tech .85 with Sling shot pre load adjusters 15w fork oil.
I don't waste time with the emulators but others do. The intimidators are good.

Jean you know you want my shock.

Guys have had issues with ohlins but the fastest guys are on them. Penske gets my vote until the new shock company that cannot be mentioned comes out with theirs.

randomwalk101 · July 7th, 2010, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by almost40

I dont have a problem with the stock stuff (im short n skinny) but weight has alot to do with it...how heavy are ya??

i'm at 170...yeah I gained 20 lbs in a year I'm fat now

for street stock suspension is okay...I'm thinking about the track though.

ztrack157 · July 7th, 2010, 11:29 AM

My 170lb guys are running .80 racetechs

randomwalk101 · July 7th, 2010, 03:23 PM

170 lbs but trying hard to go back down to 155. I'm 5,9" but I guess height doesn't matter in suspension.
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08ninja250 · July 9th, 2010, 11:25 AM

im 130lbs, 5'8" and Racing my bike. what fork oil and suspension upgrades would you recommend?

2WheelGuy · July 9th, 2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08ninja250

im 130lbs, 5'8" and Racing my bike. what fork oil and suspension upgrades would you recommend?

I'd start with .70 springs, 15w oil and BT-003 tires.

After some time on the track can do more as your speeds increase.

08ninja250 · July 9th, 2010, 05:57 PM

Ive been doing some quick laps at calabogie. through 18 im bottoming out my fromt suspension and its chattering. and im running a bridgestone bt? on the front and a metzler on the rear.

2WheelGuy · July 9th, 2010, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 08ninja250

im running a bridgestone bt? on the front and a metzler on the rear.

Step 1: Get good tires

08ninja250 · July 9th, 2010, 06:34 PM

My tires are good! brand new! plenty of grip

mikecronis · July 9th, 2010, 08:26 PM

I installed the BT-003 RS tires. They super-rock.

NorCal_250R · July 15th, 2010, 09:47 PM

What's a slingshot preload adjuster?

NorCal_250R · July 15th, 2010, 09:55 PM

Okay, those Slingshot products look great. Glad someone finally made a KLEEN block-off plate too...

How do those Preload adjusters install if our fork caps are held in with c-clips?

randomwalk101 · July 15th, 2010, 09:57 PM

Just bought a pair of Intiminator and going with 5w oil + stock spring as a starting point and go from there...(5w was recommended by Intiminator).
Thinking about SS preload adjuster but it doesn't fit stock handlebar. (had to go to 15mm-20mm preload)...might be too much?? any comment?

randomwalk101 · July 15th, 2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NorCal_250R

Okay, those Slingshot products look great. Glad someone finally made a KLEEN block-off plate too...

How do those Preload adjusters install if our fork caps are held in with c-clips?

There is a diy on the tech area that tells you what/how to do it
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ztrack157 · July 15th, 2010, 10:15 PM

Jordan yes they are held in with c clips. I just put a set on Bartlow's bike.

ztrack157 · July 15th, 2010, 10:17 PM

It's funny. I suggested an emissions block off plate like a month ago to them. Looks like Jim listens.

08ninja250 · October 16th, 2010, 09:25 PM

Whats an intimidator? and emissions block off plate?

08ninja250 · October 16th, 2010, 09:28 PM

oh and emulators?

NorCal_250R · October 16th, 2010, 09:42 PM

Block off plates are for helping with the
Emissions air injection removal. You only need one.
Intimators are a drop in front suspension upgrade that proves front fork feel and help prevents the forks from bottoming out.

ztrack157 · October 16th, 2010, 10:15 PM

Talked to spears and it sounds like ricor put the intimidators on the backburner. Colin unless your fast I wouldn't put emulators in the bike just yet.

KTRacing38 · October 17th, 2010, 07:46 PM

I put the Elka rear shock on my bike along with .65 springs in the front and 15w oil. I'm light (~130), but am an experienced racer so for me, this combo works great.

Rexbo · October 18th, 2010, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KTRacing38

I put the Elka rear shock on my bike along with .65 springs in the front and 15w oil. I'm light (~130), but am an experienced racer so for me, this combo works great.

what rear spring rate do you run on the elka?

July 7th, 2010, 07:15 AM	#1
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	New gen suspension upgrade What are you guys running? What's best route to go? Front: - racetech sprints / oil / gold valve emulator? - AK20? Rear: -penski -ohlins? Last futzed with by randomwalk101; July 7th, 2010 at 08:33 AM.

July 7th, 2010, 10:41 AM	#2
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	I dont have a problem with the stock stuff (im short n skinny) but weight has alot to do with it...how heavy are ya?? __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

July 7th, 2010, 10:53 AM	#3
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Race Tech .85 with Sling shot pre load adjusters 15w fork oil. I don't waste time with the emulators but others do. The intimidators are good. Jean you know you want my shock. Guys have had issues with ohlins but the fastest guys are on them. Penske gets my vote until the new shock company that cannot be mentioned comes out with theirs. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

July 7th, 2010, 11:29 AM	#5
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	My 170lb guys are running .80 racetechs __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

July 15th, 2010, 10:15 PM	#17
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Jordan yes they are held in with c clips. I just put a set on Bartlow's bike. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

July 7th, 2010, 03:23 PM	#6
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	170 lbs but trying hard to go back down to 155. I'm 5,9" but I guess height doesn't matter in suspension. Posted via Mobile Device

July 9th, 2010, 11:25 AM	#7
08ninja250 ninjette.org member Name: Colin Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168	im 130lbs, 5'8" and Racing my bike. what fork oil and suspension upgrades would you recommend?

July 9th, 2010, 05:57 PM	#9
08ninja250 ninjette.org member Name: Colin Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168	Ive been doing some quick laps at calabogie. through 18 im bottoming out my fromt suspension and its chattering. and im running a bridgestone bt? on the front and a metzler on the rear.

July 9th, 2010, 06:34 PM	#11
08ninja250 ninjette.org member Name: Colin Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168	My tires are good! brand new! plenty of grip

July 9th, 2010, 08:26 PM	#12
mikecronis ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Colorado Springs, CO Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R-J, 2005 Honda Superhawk VTR1000 Posts: 95	I installed the BT-003 RS tires. They super-rock.

July 15th, 2010, 09:47 PM	#13
NorCal_250R ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Corte Madera Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 650R, 08 Ninja 250R, 00 Aprilia SR50 (dead) Posts: 94	What's a slingshot preload adjuster?

July 15th, 2010, 09:55 PM	#14
NorCal_250R ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Corte Madera Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 650R, 08 Ninja 250R, 00 Aprilia SR50 (dead) Posts: 94	Okay, those Slingshot products look great. Glad someone finally made a KLEEN block-off plate too... How do those Preload adjusters install if our fork caps are held in with c-clips?

July 15th, 2010, 09:57 PM	#15
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Just bought a pair of Intiminator and going with 5w oil + stock spring as a starting point and go from there...(5w was recommended by Intiminator). Thinking about SS preload adjuster but it doesn't fit stock handlebar. (had to go to 15mm-20mm preload)...might be too much?? any comment?

July 15th, 2010, 10:17 PM	#18
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	It's funny. I suggested an emissions block off plate like a month ago to them. Looks like Jim listens. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

October 16th, 2010, 09:25 PM	#19
08ninja250 ninjette.org member Name: Colin Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168	Whats an intimidator? and emissions block off plate? __________________________________________________ Colin #191 - Area P, Elka Shock, Woodcraft Clip-Ons and Rearsets, Attack Race Bodywork, BT 003RS, .700 Fork Springs, DynoJet Stage 2 and BMC High Flow Air Filter. 613 MOTORSPORTS.COM

October 16th, 2010, 09:28 PM	#20
08ninja250 ninjette.org member Name: Colin Location: Ottawa Join Date: Jun 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 168	oh and emulators? __________________________________________________ Colin #191 - Area P, Elka Shock, Woodcraft Clip-Ons and Rearsets, Attack Race Bodywork, BT 003RS, .700 Fork Springs, DynoJet Stage 2 and BMC High Flow Air Filter. 613 MOTORSPORTS.COM

October 16th, 2010, 09:42 PM	#21
NorCal_250R ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Corte Madera Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 650R, 08 Ninja 250R, 00 Aprilia SR50 (dead) Posts: 94	Block off plates are for helping with the Emissions air injection removal. You only need one. Intimators are a drop in front suspension upgrade that proves front fork feel and help prevents the forks from bottoming out.

October 16th, 2010, 10:15 PM	#22
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Talked to spears and it sounds like ricor put the intimidators on the backburner. Colin unless your fast I wouldn't put emulators in the bike just yet. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

October 17th, 2010, 07:46 PM	#23
KTRacing38 2010 250 Cup Champion Name: Kristy Location: Port Perry, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R and 2007 Honda CR150F Posts: 168	I put the Elka rear shock on my bike along with .65 springs in the front and 15w oil. I'm light (~130), but am an experienced racer so for me, this combo works great.

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