It's time again for another fun-filled week of suspension secrets. In all my years of being around motorcycles I've become convinced that suspension is the least understood part of the bike. This seems true even though I think everyone would benefit from a better understanding from Johnny-Joe-Racer's Dad to Suspension Tuners that do it for a living.
I started hosting suspension seminars back in 1994 because there is not a lot of clear, easy-to-understand information and there certainly is a lot of incorrect theory out there. My goal is to have everyone that attends leave with a very good practical understanding of how suspension works and how to tune it no matter what type of riding (driving) you are in to. You will love it. I guarantee it!.
Subjects covered:
- Suspension Theory
- Shock and Fork Gold Valve Theory
- Suspension Tuning
- Shock and Fork Gold Valve Installation
- Springs and Spring Theory
- Gold Valve Cartridge Emulator Theory
- Spring Testing
- Emulator Installation
- Suspension Fluids
- Testing and Trouble Shooting
- Hydraulics
- Disassembly and Assembly
- Damping and Damping Curves
- Shock Dyno Analysis
- Valving Systems and Theory
- Leverage Ratio Curves
- ShockClock Data Acquisition
- Rear Wheel Force Curves
Basic Class: In the Basic we cover suspension theory, tuning, testing, valving and troubleshooting. You will learn and understand how suspension really works!
May 1 & 2, 2004 - Tuition: $549
Shop Skills Class: The Shop Skills Seminar covers how to properly service shocks and forks including the latest techniques of suspension disassembly, assembly, setup and valving.
May 3 & 4, 2004 - Tuition: $495
Advanced Class: We will continue where we left off in the Basic with more practical and advanced applications of suspension theory. Leverage Ratio Curves, ShockClock Data Acquisition, Valving theories and much more! Most students take all three classes.
May 6 & 7, 2004 - Tuition: $495
No matter how much you already know I promise you will be impressed with what you learn. To find out more, or to enroll, please call one of my Sales Reps at 909.279.6655 or visit racetech.com.
Thanks for your time and I hope to see you there,
Paul Thede
P.S. There is an early enrollment discount if you sign up by April 20.