emulator install

[macgart]

anyone have a how-to on fork rebuild and emulator install?

I plan to do mine this winter but am not sure if the tiger forks are similar to others I've worked on.

[flux]

I just put Ricor Intiminators in my forks.  Very easy to do this job on damper rod forks.  I'm crunched for time but will come back to this later today if someone doesn't beat me to it.

[Mustang]

Have a look here http://www.triumphnet.com/st/acc/racetech/index.htm
It is a set of detailed installation instructions for emulators on a Sprint ST
the tiger is similar

[Sasquatch]

I am now a full Race Tech dealer.  If you need parts/advice feel free to contact me.  You can call or email me through my website.

[Mustang]

I was going to tell him to PM sasquatch but it slipped my mind  DOH!

[macgart]

Thanks for the quick replies all.  It is greatly appreciated.

I did metal fuel fittings today (props to Evil Betty for the great pics) and fuel filter.  Of course, the lower quick connect snapped off in the fuel plate.  Spent about an hour getting the plastic bits out.  It was so seized in that an easy-out wouldn't even get it.  All else went fine.  Got a fuel filter at Car Quest for $4.

I was incorrect in my first post, I actually have Race Tech emulators.  Good to know that sasquatch is out there.  :D

I plan on doing valves and accessory wiring over the next few weekends as well.  All the terrific info on this site has been immensely helpful.  I'm a fair mechanic, but lack confidence.  Having a support system really helps.

A big thanks to all of you regulars out there that help us noobs out!    

[macgart]

It appears that I will not have to separate the fork tubes to install the emulators, is this correct?

My seals are still fine and I'd prefer not to replace them if not necessary.

[JetdocX]

No, it appears not, but you may want to anyways depending on how old your fork seals are.

[Sasquatch]

No, you dont have to.  Just remove the bolt in the bottom of the fork tube.  Use an air impact, and be pulling up on the slider at the same time.  Once it comes free, gently tip it up and the inner dampening rod will come out.  There are multiple parts, so make sure you see how they come out.

Back the RT emulator off one turn from the way it is shipped, it is too harsh as is.  Use Synthetic ATF (any brand) as fork oil and set the heights to factory specs.

Remove the dust cap above the fork seal and clean thoroughly.

[macgart]

Thanks a bunch.  That should make a great improvement over the really soft and dive prone front end I have now.

Thanks for the heads up on the ATF.

[jonathan jaecks]

pretty straight forward...did the emulator thing to my 06' tiger a couple years ago and added wirth progressive springs at the same time.  One thing I have not seen mentioned yet is cutting the spacer on top of the spring.  Essentially cutting off some (the same amount as the emulator) of the spacer to keep the top of the spring in the same location as stock since adding the emulator moves the spring up about 15 millimeters or so.

imho a very good mod... dramatically increased front end feel while reducing braking induced dive.  Mid-corner speeds went way up, especially on downhill decreasing radius turns.

Jonathan

[macgart]

imho a very good mod... dramatically increased front end feel while reducing braking induced dive.  Mid-corner speeds went way up, especially on downhill decreasing radius turns.

Jonathan

Thanks.  That's what I like to hear!

This is my weekend project while I await my carbtune.

[macgart]

Finished the install.  Only took a couple of hours.  It was actually pretty easy.  Especially with the tips offered here.  

I was working alone and in a bit of a hurry so I didn't take any pics.  Using an air wrench to loosen the bottom bolt is the key.  Also having a heads up to not fully remove it is great.  Keeps the mess to a minimum.

Thanks to all the above posters for the pointers.  It was a big help.  I'm pretty mechanical but often lack the confidence to just jump in.  The pointers offered here minimize the rookie mistakes and keep the PITA factor to a minimum.

Although, my local bike mechanic is starting to feel like the Maytag repairman these days.   :D