RaceTech vs Traxxion

[Bagger John - #3785]

Opinions?

I have a spare set of I/S forks and need to rebuild them to go on my project Supervalk (which is getting its front end blacked out).

I'll go full spring + Gold Emulators + oil (RaceTech) or have Traxxion rebuild them with their internals. The bike is ridden in "street" mode - that is, somewhat sporty and somewhat of a touring posture, as the riding day dictates.

Was set on Traxxion but if I can save several hundred $$$ for the same level of performance...

[hubcapsc]

>> Opinions?

 

My opinion is that if you don't believe in stuff like fully disassembling your
forks, replacing all the wear parts, and refilling the damper you would be better off
letting Traxxion do the work.

I have (my opinion) of properly serviced forks with Progressive springs and
like them OK.

Somewhere, years ago, I got a racetech kit... since then a squirrel opened the
cardboard box it was in. I'm not sure I have all the little pieces and shims anymore,
or the instructions. There were lots of little pieces and shims and instructions in there.

I'd love to have a good extra set of forks to send off to Traxxion, and also I'd
like to try those Bitubo shocks they have...

-Mike

[..]

This company rebuilt my ST1300 forks and made a custom shock for my KLR 650.

http://gmdatl.com

[Bagger John - #3785]

I have (my opinion) of properly serviced forks with Progressive springs and like them OK.

I have Hyperpros in my Tourer's forks, and used 10w fork oil. This Tourer is set up with an I/S tank, trunk, radiator and pods...assorted safety chrome. The setup works fine for touring and the occasional commute.

The I/S is a different animal altogether. No trunk and is set up for a somewhat aggressive riding profile, yet can be pressed into touring duty if required. Thus a focus on a sportier (firm, yet compliant and correctly damped) front suspension.

As far as tearing forks down and whatnot: If I have access to a properly equipped machine shop I can fabricate a teledraulic front end from scratch - so doing a little wrench turning isn't an issue. (I also fabricated fork jigs and tools for the Ohio crew once upon a time.) Given that Traxxion won't sell their internals as a separate part, that requires me to pony up extra servicing $$$ if I go that route. The RaceTech kits are easy-peasy to install...but what I was looking for here is real-world rider experiences with both.

[hubcapsc]

Given that Traxxion won't sell their internals as a separate part, that requires me to pony up extra servicing
$$$ if I go that route.

It was easy for me to make an appointment and go to Traxxion since they are close to me.
I'd rather have the access to do the work myself like you, but I guess Traxxion has to
protect their reputation. Sell the parts and people will come up with all kinds of "short cuts"
and then complain about Traxxion...



Here's Max, they'd never done a Valkyrie 1800 before...



-Mike

[baldo]

Given that Traxxion won't sell their internals as a separate part, that requires me to pony up extra servicing
$$$ if I go that route.

It was easy for me to make an appointment and go to Traxxion since they are close to me.
I'd rather have the access to do the work myself like you, but I guess Traxxion has to
protect their reputation. Sell the parts and people will come up with all kinds of "short cuts"
and then complain about Traxxion...



Here's Max, they'd never done a Valkyrie 1800 before...



-Mike

I'll be bringing my 1800 to them next year.

[Tazman11]

I had a local Trace Tech guy build my forks. The suspension really surprises me in a good way. I can’t compare it to the original because the forks were shot when I bought the bike. I paid around $750. I’m quite pleased on the results. You can find your local shop on the RaceTech website.