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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Billet YZ on February 04, 2015, 10:28:20 pm

Title: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Billet YZ on February 04, 2015, 10:28:20 pm
Hi all,
         just thought i would post these up here as i`m sure some of you guys would and certainly could put them to good use. I just had a good look at these shocks at Roscoe`s Suspension in Ballarat and i must say it`s good to see build quality like this, my background is engineering and i appreciate how much machine time goes into making billet components like these shocks. Enjoy the pictures and i have also added the wording from Ross`s Facebook page.    Peter.

Check out these bad boys.
Custom built Race Tech G3-S shocks for our very own Henry Leathem's CR 390.
These are high end performance shocks with Gold Valve technology, precision engineering and the best set-up and back-up of any performance shock by far in Australia.
Henry had a set on his CR 500 Husky and it transformed that beast into a sweet handling, confident machine.
Even though his new bike came with a brand new set of shocks on it, he insisted on having a set of G3-S's on his new mount.
Keep an eye out for them at The Post Classic Nationals coming up in April.


(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10563028_715124085267696_2782679520208808574_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10563028_715124085267696_2782679520208808574_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10930992_715124108601027_4684619040558965801_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10930992_715124108601027_4684619040558965801_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10959360_715124121934359_5148827943542344841_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10959360_715124121934359_5148827943542344841_n.jpg.html)

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Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: bishboy on February 05, 2015, 09:28:36 am
Geez they are nice, what do they go for $ wise.
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: FourstrokeForever on February 05, 2015, 10:06:39 am
Geez they are nice, what do they go for $ wise.

I was thinking the same...... Best give Roscoe a call
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: alexbrown64 on February 05, 2015, 05:10:12 pm
From the Race Tech website....
Dual Shock Base Prices
Based on 36mm bodies, non-adjust

   1.  IFP - Base price $699.99 pair
   2.  Remote Reservoir - Base price $1199.99 pair
   3.  Piggyback - Base price $1199.99 pair

Prices are in US dollars and go up from there depending on what you want.  http://www.racetech.com/page/id/98
I think with the exchange rate its best to get them from within Oz
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Ted on February 05, 2015, 06:14:26 pm
Hi all,
         just thought i would post these up here as i`m sure some of you guys would and certainly could put them to good use. I just had a good look at these shocks at Roscoe`s Suspension in Ballarat and i must say it`s good to see build quality like this, my background is engineering and i appreciate how much machine time goes into making billet components like these shocks. Enjoy the pictures and i have also added the wording from Ross`s Facebook page.    Peter.

Check out these bad boys.
Custom built Race Tech G3-S shocks for our very own Henry Leathem's CR 390.
These are high end performance shocks with Gold Valve technology, precision engineering and the best set-up and back-up of any performance shock by far in Australia.
Henry had a set on his CR 500 Husky and it transformed that beast into a sweet handling, confident machine.
Even though his new bike came with a brand new set of shocks on it, he insisted on having a set of G3-S's on his new mount.
Keep an eye out for them at The Post Classic Nationals coming up in April.


(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10563028_715124085267696_2782679520208808574_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10563028_715124085267696_2782679520208808574_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10930992_715124108601027_4684619040558965801_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10930992_715124108601027_4684619040558965801_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10959360_715124121934359_5148827943542344841_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10959360_715124121934359_5148827943542344841_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10945685_715124141934357_567382775795604311_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10945685_715124141934357_567382775795604311_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10474457_715124158601022_6708840373197572534_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10474457_715124158601022_6708840373197572534_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10492150_715124181934353_4602134371573459688_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10492150_715124181934353_4602134371573459688_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10251898_715124201934351_4239550218380846862_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10251898_715124201934351_4239550218380846862_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10959790_715124231934348_5881673823196743387_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10959790_715124231934348_5881673823196743387_n.jpg.html)

Are these shocks made in the US? If so will they re-valve and/or re-spring them for free and pick up the freight both ways if you are not happy with the settings?
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: John Orchard on February 05, 2015, 06:23:52 pm

Are these shocks made in the US? If so will they re-valve and/or re-spring them for free and pick up the freight both ways if you are not happy with the settings?


Wish other local shock suppliers would do the same.
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Billet YZ on February 05, 2015, 07:01:28 pm


Are these shocks made in the US? If so will they re-valve and/or re-spring them for free and pick up the freight both ways if you are not happy with the settings?

Hi Ted,
           Yes these are made in the states as that is where Race Tech Head Office is based. The shocks in the photos are here in Victoria and have been supplied and set up by Roscoes Suspension in Ballarat for a Viper rider who swears by there quality and performance.

Yes Ross from Roscoes will continue at his cost to re-valve and re-spring his customers suspension until the customer is happy with the set up, not many will back their workmanship to that level. As for the freight being paid both ways  ??   i suggest you contact Ross yourself if your serious about getting your bike sorted. My personal opinion about your freight question is are you really serious or are you just taking the piss ?? your in business Ted and i already know what your short answer to that would be.  ;)

I hope that answers your questions about the shocks and service, you will be pleasantly surprised with the service Ross will offer you if you take the time to ask.

Regards Peter.
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Billet YZ on February 05, 2015, 07:06:41 pm

Are these shocks made in the US? If so will they re-valve and/or re-spring them for free and pick up the freight both ways if you are not happy with the settings?


Wish other local shock suppliers would do the same.

They do John,
                      just have to ask. I thought you would have known what Ross offers in springs and valving. Remember you can only get a Honda to do so much, it`s not a Yamaha.  :D
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Ted on February 05, 2015, 07:17:22 pm


Are these shocks made in the US? If so will they re-valve and/or re-spring them for free and pick up the freight both ways if you are not happy with the settings?

Hi Ted,
           Yes these are made in the states as that is where Race Tech Head Office is based. The shocks in the photos are here in Victoria and have been supplied and set up by Roscoes Suspension in Ballarat for a Viper rider who swears by there quality and performance.

Yes Ross from Roscoes will continue at his cost to re-valve and re-spring his customers suspension until the customer is happy with the set up, not many will back their workmanship to that level. As for the freight being paid both ways  ??   i suggest you contact Ross yourself if your serious about getting your bike sorted. My personal opinion about your freight question is are you really serious or are you just taking the piss ?? your in business Ted and i already now what your short answer to that would be.  ;)

I hope that answers your questions about the shocks and service, you will be pleasantly surprised with the service Ross will offer you if you take the time to ask.

Regards Peter.

Thanks Peter. I only asked as i thought they were assembled overseas. It's good that Ross looks after his customers. I know plenty that buy from overseas only to find out they are not quite right and have no recourse. I am all for buying local. If my suspension guy ( who also offers that service ) suddenly falls off the face of the planet I would certainly get in touch with Ross.
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: JohnnyO on February 05, 2015, 08:08:09 pm
Hi all,
         just thought i would post these up here as i`m sure some of you guys would and certainly could put them to good use. I just had a good look at these shocks at Roscoe`s Suspension in Ballarat and i must say it`s good to see build quality like this, my background is engineering and i appreciate how much machine time goes into making billet components like these shocks. Enjoy the pictures and i have also added the wording from Ross`s Facebook page.    Peter.

Check out these bad boys.
Custom built Race Tech G3-S shocks for our very own Henry Leathem's CR 390.
These are high end performance shocks with Gold Valve technology, precision engineering and the best set-up and back-up of any performance shock by far in Australia.
Henry had a set on his CR 500 Husky and it transformed that beast into a sweet handling, confident machine.
Even though his new bike came with a brand new set of shocks on it, he insisted on having a set of G3-S's on his new mount.
Keep an eye out for them at The Post Classic Nationals coming up in April.


(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10563028_715124085267696_2782679520208808574_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10563028_715124085267696_2782679520208808574_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10930992_715124108601027_4684619040558965801_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10930992_715124108601027_4684619040558965801_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10959360_715124121934359_5148827943542344841_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10959360_715124121934359_5148827943542344841_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10945685_715124141934357_567382775795604311_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10945685_715124141934357_567382775795604311_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10474457_715124158601022_6708840373197572534_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10474457_715124158601022_6708840373197572534_n.jpg.html)

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(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10251898_715124201934351_4239550218380846862_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10251898_715124201934351_4239550218380846862_n.jpg.html)

(http://i760.photobucket.com/albums/xx249/BilletYZ/10959790_715124231934348_5881673823196743387_n.jpg) (http://s760.photobucket.com/user/BilletYZ/media/10959790_715124231934348_5881673823196743387_n.jpg.html)

Are these shocks made in the US? If so will they re-valve and/or re-spring them for free and pick up the freight both ways if you are not happy with the settings?
Yes the local Aussie distributor offers that service here
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Momus on February 05, 2015, 08:23:00 pm
http://racetech.com/index.aspx
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Yamahaha on February 05, 2015, 09:01:10 pm
Remember you can only get a Honda to do so much, it`s not a Yamaha!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: bigk on February 06, 2015, 10:41:44 am
Those shocks are destined for a real bike, not a horrid oriental, and no doubt will "stitch" up the opposition.
K
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Billet YZ on February 06, 2015, 07:56:59 pm
Those shocks are destined for a real bike, not a horrid oriental, and no doubt will "stitch" up the opposition.
K

Go away Big K or i will tell everyone what really happened to your hand.  8)
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: FourstrokeForever on February 07, 2015, 08:39:15 am
BigK, it's doesn't matter how good the suspension is on your Huskies if you can't start the thing....or keep it running when it does start.
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: bigk on February 07, 2015, 09:08:23 am
You guys are so ill informed. It's easy to start a left side kick bike (the correct side of the engine for a kicker by the way) & they are way more reliable than the Nipponese offerings. Get with the strength of Swedish excellence& you'll never look back.
K
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: sa63 on February 07, 2015, 09:41:05 am
I have just forayed from European to Japanese, but I had to stay with the LH kicker thing...CR480...I have a feeling its pretty well built...! it complements the huskies I have!!
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Yamahaha on February 07, 2015, 05:05:30 pm
Those shocks are destined for a real bike, not a horrid oriental, and no doubt will "stitch" up the opposition.
K

Go away Big K or i will tell everyone what really happened to your hand.  8)

Tell us more Ross!!
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: GMC on February 07, 2015, 05:29:54 pm
You guys are so ill informed. It's easy to start a left side kick bike (the correct side of the engine for a kicker by the way) & they are way more reliable than the Nipponese offerings. Get with the strength of Swedish excellence& you'll never look back.
K

Ha ha, yes Husky's are easy to start if you know how...

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Black%20Duck%2008/ThisiswhytheygrowSwedestall_zps2b3b5ea1.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Black%20Duck%2008/ThisiswhytheygrowSwedestall_zps2b3b5ea1.jpg.html)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Black%20Duck%2008/JimboLaidlawslegmovinglikethehammerofThorVMX_zps4f128774.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Black%20Duck%2008/JimboLaidlawslegmovinglikethehammerofThorVMX_zps4f128774.jpg.html)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Black%20Duck%2008/EvenlittleHuskysneedalegup_zps43aaa88e.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Black%20Duck%2008/EvenlittleHuskysneedalegup_zps43aaa88e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Yamahaha on February 07, 2015, 06:30:20 pm
Years ago I had a 99' TE610 and I got quite used to using my left leg to start it, was weird going back to ricers after it.
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: Billet YZ on February 07, 2015, 06:56:54 pm
You guys are so ill informed. It's easy to start a left side kick bike (the correct side of the engine for a kicker by the way) & they are way more reliable than the Nipponese offerings. Get with the strength of Swedish excellence& you'll never look back.
K

Ha ha, yes Husky's are easy to start if you know how...

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Black%20Duck%2008/ThisiswhytheygrowSwedestall_zps2b3b5ea1.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Black%20Duck%2008/ThisiswhytheygrowSwedestall_zps2b3b5ea1.jpg.html)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Black%20Duck%2008/JimboLaidlawslegmovinglikethehammerofThorVMX_zps4f128774.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Black%20Duck%2008/JimboLaidlawslegmovinglikethehammerofThorVMX_zps4f128774.jpg.html)

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a393/gmcloa/Black%20Duck%2008/EvenlittleHuskysneedalegup_zps43aaa88e.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/gmcloa/media/Black%20Duck%2008/EvenlittleHuskysneedalegup_zps43aaa88e.jpg.html)

All 3 of those bikes could well and truly use a set of those Race Tech shocks instantly, the bikes would`t bottom out just from trying to start them.   ;)

I have just learned something myself from those pictures, i now understand why someone has to follow these guys thru the bush on a Yamaha with an alloy stand strapped to their backpack. See ya learn something everyday. :o :o
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: 80-85 husky on February 07, 2015, 08:52:25 pm
I have a special factory husky...it starts with the left leg... seated on the bike!! (must order a piston kit :()
Title: Re: Trick Race Tech Shocks.
Post by: bigk on February 07, 2015, 09:13:48 pm
Well you got one thing right with the farm bikes being behind Pete! Surely the standard shovel holder could do the trick.
K