Most Affordable Fork Re-valve Kits?

$340 total for a set of compression and rebound re-valve kits from Race-Tech.
Couldn't immediately locate any other options for a VFR800 5th gen on the web...
With springs, etc, its going to run close to $500 even if I do them myself... A lot to spend for my "second bike".

Any other options??

I have the Race Tech gold kit on my 96 VFR, and I quite like the setup. If you can afford it, I think they are worth it. Make sure you have them calibrated correctly for your weight. Mine were off by about 10 lbs. when I bought the bike, and once adjusted them noticed a huge difference. Good luck...

Lots of options out there, none really cheap.
I had Phil at Aftershocks rebuild/revalve(shim stack)/respring(modded stock springs) for me last year for I think it was $300(+ shipping) and I'm pretty happy.
If your mechanical you can just change the Shim Stacks yourself to fit whatever spring you need for your weight and it should feel light years better than stock. I think you can get a Full Ohlins kit for $280(list $340) Can't remember the Suspension Shop selling them at the moment. I personally would do the Ohlins before the RaceTech, different phyl. on function here, but all will improve stock! (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/fing02.gif)

Honda's and most bikes suffer from being under sprung and over dampened which allows the broadest range of rider fit for the least amount of money.

For around $150 and your labor you should have vastly improved forks, this $150 covers the proper springs for you weight($100), Ohlins fork oil($25) and new seals with you Modding the shim stacks yourself. Finding someone to guide you to the right shim stack will take a little more work. I might have a suggested stack suggestion in my notes somewhere. (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/unsure.gif)

heatmizr, Feb 3 2007, 03:03 PM$340 total for a set of compression and rebound re-valve kits from Race-Tech.
Couldn't immediately locate any other options for a VFR800 5th gen on the web...
With springs, etc, its going to run close to $500 even if I do them myself... A lot to spend for my "second bike".

Any other options??

I would not get new rebound valves. The compression valves are pretty important and Race-Techs phylosophy is to allow MORE fluid to flow and use the shim stack to determine stiffness (or resistance to movement). You will need lighter weight oil for the better flowing Race-Tech gold compression valve.

Regarding the rebound valve, this rate is set based on spring pressure and Race-Tech has the directions for making an adjustment to the Showa rebound valve in their instructions for the fork upgrade.

The key is proper spring rate and fresh bushings/seals to go along with correct sag. Upgraded compression valves are highly desirable as well. You should be able to do it for about $325 with gold valves for compression, new shims, new seals and bushings, new oil and new springs if you do the work yourself.

keith

baileyrock, Feb 23 2007, 01:30 PMLots of options out there, none really cheap.
I had Phil at Aftershocks rebuild/revalve(shim stack)/respring(modded stock springs) for me last year for I think it was $300(+ shipping) and I'm pretty happy.
If your mechanical you can just change the Shim Stacks yourself to fit whatever spring you need for your weight and it should feel light years better than stock. I think you can get a Full Ohlins kit for $280(list $340) Can't remember the Suspension Shop selling them at the moment. I personally would do the Ohlins before the RaceTech, different phyl. on function here, but all will improve stock! (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/fing02.gif)

Honda's and most bikes suffer from being under sprung and over dampened which allows the broadest range of rider fit for the least amount of money.

For around $150 and your labor you should have vastly improved forks, this $150 covers the proper springs for you weight($100), Ohlins fork oil($25) and new seals with you Modding the shim stacks yourself. Finding someone to guide you to the right shim stack will take a little more work. I might have a suggested stack suggestion in my notes somewhere. (IMG:style_emoticons/oldemoticons/unsure.gif)

Not to Jack the thread but... Do you have a link to some info on shim stacks and the like. I have a 2006 and know ,based on my weight, that I'm going to need stiffer springs and therefore some work to the valve/shim thingys. As you can see I'm clueless about the internal workings of forks.
Thanks