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Race Tech is here to support you in doing quality suspension work. This includes online instructions, phone Tech Support and, if you are really into it - Suspension Seminars. We also have an extensive line of suspension tools. To find which tools are needed for specific models do a Product Search. Feel free to give us a call for more info. SHORTCUTS: FRONT FORK TOOLS GENERAL SHOP SUSPENSION TOOLS REAR SHOCK TOOLS SHOCK DYNO MOUNTS for CTW and Roehrig |
FRONT FORK TOOLS |
DAMPING ROD HOLDING TOOL  Some Damping Rods are difficult to remove because they spin. Making a special tool for each model can be a pain. This simple tool is a tapered aluminum rod. With a tap of a hammer, the taper wedges into the ID of most Damping Rods, late model and vintage. You may be surprised by how well it holds! Many forks come apart easily, but this inexpensive tool is great to have when you need it. TFDH 01 – Add to cart | FORK SPRING COMPRESSOR (portable)  Most street bikes with cartridges require a spring compressor. The factory unit is expensive and hard to use. This portable Fork Spring Compressor can be used on or off the bike on many models. TFSC 01 – Add to cart | FORK SPRING COMPRESSOR (foot-operated, wall mounted)  The Foot-Operated Fork Spring Compressor is designed to work on most sport bikes and road racers with cartridge forks. It allows the spring to be compressed while the fork cap is removed from the rod. This design is wall mounted and really easy to use. TFSC 02 – Add to cart Our H-D Adapter is recommended by Factory Harley-Davidson for the disassembly of their cartridge forks. TFSC A01 – Add to cart |
FORK SEAL DRIVERS  TFSD Series - Fork seal drivers. Split design. These are the standard of the industry. | FORK CAP WRENCHES  MULTI-BRAND 24/32/41mm FORK CAP WRENCH  This unique tool offers three different sizes to fit a variety of sport bikes. TFCW 243241H - Add to cart SHOWA 41-43mm BIG PISTON FORK (BPF) FORK CAP WRENCH  This BPF Fork Cap Wrench, along with the Cartridge Holding Tool TFCH 06 fit Showa BPF (Big Piston Forks). These tools are a "must have" for maintenance of 09- GSX-R1000, 11- GSX-R600, H-D XR1200X, 09- ZX-6R and 11- ZX-10R. TFCW 4549 - Add to cart | SHOWA 47/49mm TWIN-CHAMBER FORK CAP WRENCH  Fits 47 and 49mm Showa forks. Has 46 and 50mm octagons. Removes compression valving assembly on most models too. TFCW 4650 - Add to cart KYB 48mm DUAL-CHAMBER FORK CAP WRENCH  Fits 48mm KYB forks. Has 45 and 49mm octagons. TFCW 4549 - Add to cart WP 48mm FORK CAP WRENCH  Fits 48mm WP forks that require a special pin spanner wrench (slots - no hex). 40 x 3.2mm pins TFCW 02 - Add to cart WP 48mm DUAL-CHAMBER FORK CAP WRENCH  Fits KTM WP 48mm Dual Chamber forks that require a large 50mm hex. Also includes 29 x 4.8mm Pin Spanner. TFCW 50H - Add to cart |
WP 4CS FORK CAP TOOL  This pin spanner is a dual-purpose tool for the WP 4CS Fork. It allows you to remove the fork cap AND by flipping it over, the Compression Base on the bottom of the fork. TFCW PS38048 - Add to cart | SHOWA TAC and KYB Dual-Chamber FORK CAP TOOL  This is a dual-purpose tool for the Showa SFF Air TAC Fork. This tool allows you to remove the Fork Compression Valve Assembly from the top of the cartridge AND, by reversing it, remove the Base Bolt on the bottom of the fork. It also fits earlier KYB Dual Chamber Compression Caps. TFCT 3602 - Add to cart | SACHS FORK CAP TOOL  Fits Sachs 48mm Upside Down Forks. It is 10 sided and is also dual-purpose as it fits the 39mm Compression on Closed Chamber forks when flipped over. TFCW 50D390 - Add to cart |
WP PRELOAD ADJUSTER FORK CAP TOOL This tool is for disassembly and assembly of WP fork caps with preload adjust. This is essential for replacement of the o-ring when the cap leaks. TFCT PA4801 - Add to cart | WP FORK CAP TOOL 21mm slot type with a cutout for air bleeders. TFCT PS21040 - Add to cart | K-TECH FORK CAP TOOL  Fits K-Tech fork caps. TFCT CST3801 - Add to cart |
CARTRIDGE HOLDING TOOLS  TFCH Series - Holds cartridge during disassembly and assembly. View ►Product Search for applications. | BIG PISTON FORK SEAL HEAD TOOL  Designed to remove and install the seal head assembly from the inner fork tube in 41 and 43mm BPFs. It is REVERSABLE and has two hex sizes for the two sizes of forks. It allows changing fork springs without disassembling the valving stack. TFCH 06 - Add to cart | WP KTM 65 FORK CARTRIDGE TOOL (top of inner tube)  This tool is really handy for maintenance of the damping and spring on KTM 65s. It is possible to use a TPPS 02 Pin Spanner but this one is much more robust. TFCH PS24050 - Add to cart |
CARTRIDGE ROD HOLDING TOOL  The Cartridge Rod Holding Tool allows you to more easily service Showa Twin- Chamber as well as most street cartridge forks. The tool holds back the spring allowing you to get to the bottom nut or the fork cap on the cartridge rod. Plastic design keeps shafts from being marred. TFHP 01 - Add to cart | SHAFT HOLDING TOOLS  Holds fork damping rods, cartridges, shock shafts, etc. Unique design allows installation of dowels into the top of the vise jaws. The holding tools hang on the dowels instead of dropping on the ground when the vise is opened. | SHOCK BODY/RESERVOIR HOLDING TOOLS  The Shock Body Holding Tool is ideal for removing and installing WP and Race Tech reservoir bodies. Has four pinch bolts and can be used in a hydraulic press for additional holding power. Machined from billet aluminum. Note: You can have custom bushings made to clamp smaller tubes including Fork Tubes, Shock Bodies, etc. Custom bushings can be made by your local machinists and are not available through Race Tech. TFSH 58 (58mm) – Add to cart TFSH 65 (65mm) – Add to cart |
FORK BLEEDING TOOL  Unique self-starting design easily threads onto the damping rod. Baffled so the oil runs down the rod eliminating the typical mess. Available as a set. (Works great with the TFSC 01 & 02 Spring Compressors for street applications). TFBT 02S - Add to cart | PRO OIL-LEVEL TOOL  Collapsible tube allows setting fork fluid levels with only two hands. Does not require a third hand! TFOL 02 - Add to cart | GRADUATED CYLINDER  Accuratly measures fork oil for filling Twin-Chamber forks. 500cc capacity TFGC 500 - Add to cart |
17, 19, 22, 24 mm HEX AXLE TOOL  This Axle tool, made of hardened tool steel, fits many sport and dirt bikes. TFHD 1724 - Add to cart | FORK TUBE DISASSEMBLY TOOL  Remove and replace fork tubes from fork bottoms (AKA axle clamps, fork lugs, etc). TFTT 01 - Add to cart | RADIAL PIN SPANNER  The Radial Pin Spanner has many uses. It has tapered pins so it can fit many hole sizes. On many Twin-Chamber Forks it can be used to remove Compression Holders to get to the Pressure Spring and Compression Post. It can also be used as a Fork Spring Compressor on lots of street bikes with cartridges (although the TFSC 01 Spring Compressor is a MUCH better solution.) TFPS R5701 - Add to cart |
FORK PRELOAD ADJUSTING SOCKETS  Stop rounding off the edges of your adjusters. These sockets allow you to perform fork preload changes more easily. Specially designed for fork preload adjuster size and shape. TFPA 14 - Add to cart TFPA 17 - Add to cart | FORK CLICKER ADJUSTER TOOL  The Fork Compression Adjuster tool is basically a super-stubby screwdriver. It is designed to fit between the handlebar and the top of the fork tube. TFCA 01 - Add to cart | |
GENERAL SHOP SUSPENSION TOOLS |
ALUMINUM SUSPENSION VISE JAWS  Race Tech Vise Jaws gently, yet firmly, hold fork tubes, fork legs and other round objects in a “V” down to a diameter of 12.5mm (½”). The “V” is offset and overhangs the edge of the standard vise jaw to provide clearance for large diameter tubes. Made to fit 4 to 6.5” Craftsman vises with removable jaws. These jaws have a bolt spacing of both 2.5 and 3 inches and fit other brands. They can be drilled to fit other makes of vises as well. Bonus!! Has pop-up pins that most TFSH Shaft Holding Tools hang on. This means the Shaft Holding Tools don't fall into the oil pan every time you use them. TMVJ 065 - Add to cart | SAG MASTER  Voted as Dirt Bike Magazine's 25 Best Tools Ever Invented, the Sag Master is a tool that makes measuring Static "Race" Sag a snap because you read it directly. No more subtracting! ►Check out the Sag Master in action. Also useful in determining proper spring rates and monitoring linkage and seal drag. Comes with instructions and, doubles as a tape measure! TSSM 01 - Add to cart | RACE TECH's SUSPENSION BIBLE (by Paul Thede)  Based on Paul Thede’s wildly popular Race Tech Seminars taught around the world, this step-by-step guide explains how suspension works! The mysterious art of suspension is demystified! IBSB 01 – Add to cart |
T-HANDLE TOOL SET  Excellent quality, great price. Chrome Vanadium, deep 6 point sockets. TTHS 02 - includes 8,10,12,14 and 17mm - Add to cart | | |
REAR SHOCK TOOLS |
NITROGEN GAUGE  This Nitrogen Gauge does not require a wrench and easily reaches those recessed valve stems without an extension. It comes with a 1/4" flare nut quick coupling to work with the Quick Connect Hose (TSNH 48). Nitrogen Gauge - TSNG 02 Add to cart | NITROGEN REGULATOR  This Nitrogen Regulator is excellent quality. It has output to 300 psi and comes with a 1/4" flare nut quick coupling to work with our Quick Connect Hose. Nitrogen Regulator - TSNR 01 Add to cart | QUICK CONNECT NITROGEN HOSE The Quick Connect Nitrogen Hose has special 800 psi "finger tight" 1/4" flare nut quick couplings. This simple assembly works perfectly with our Nitrogen Regulator and Gauge. Nitrogen Hose - TSNH 48 - Add to cart |
WP SHOCK NITROGEN CHARGING TOOL  The Race Tech WP Nitrogen Charging Tool works on all WP shocks with a reservoir. This tool is quick and easy to use and a "must have" if you work on a higher volume of WP shocks. TSNC 02 - Add to cart | NITROGEN NEEDLE  This tool is designed for gas charged shocks with self-sealing type rubber valves. Used with Nitrogen Gauge - ►TSNG 02 TSNN 01 Nitrogen Charging Needle Add to cart TPNN 01 Replacement Needle Add to cart | SELF-SEALING NITROGEN CHARGING BOLT  The Nitrogen Charging Bolt is a simple replacement of the standard WP Nitrogen Bolt and allows a shock to be pressurized with a standard Nitrogen Needle (TSNN 01). The OEM WP nitrogen filling system is pricey and cumbersome. ►Read more These Nitrogen Charging Bolts can also be used to recharge some "non- rebuildable" shocks. ►Read More SPNV 0512 - Add to cart |
SHOCK BODY/RESERVOIR HOLDING TOOLS  The Shock Body Holding Tool is ideal for clamping WP and Race Tech reservoir bodies. Has four pinch bolts and can be used in a hydraulic press for additional holding power. Machined from Billet Aluminum. Can be used with custom sleeves to clamp any smaller tube including Fork Tubes, Shock Bodies etc. TFSH 58 – Add to cart TFSH 65 – Add to cart | VACUUM MASTER SHOCK FILLER  The Vacuum Master Shock Bleeding Tool makes high-tech shock filling more affordable. This machine not only saves time and increases efficiency, but it creates a "perfect bleed". This Vacuum Bleeding Tool is the most powerful on the market. It is so powerful it actually draws air out of the suspension fluid itself! Comes with adapters to fit most shocks. ►Learn More TSVM 01 – Add to cart SINGLE HOSE CONVERSION This kit upgrades older "2 hose" Vacuum Masters to single hose style.  TSVM SC01 – Add to cart | SHOCK RESERVOIR PISTON SETTING TOOL  The Resy Piston Setting Tool has a M3x.5mm thread on the end but can be used on many Piston Style Shock Reservoirs. It features 2 o-rings so you can easily mark the full bottom-out point as well as the target piston set point. TSRS 03050 - Add to cart |
SHOCK SPRING COMPRESSOR (screw type)  This Shock Spring Compressor is strong, light-weight and easy to use. It comes with 4 adapters (60, 66, 72, and 75mm) for different size spring collars and both an eyelet and clevis adapter. Invented by Jason Eldredge of Corporate Suspension in Utah, this one is so cool you’ll want to remove shock springs just for the fun of it. ►More Info... TSSC 02 – Add to cart | SHOCK SPRING COMPRESSOR (lever type)  Provides quick removal and installation of most shock springs with spring rates up to 8 kg/mm. Features a Shaft Locking Device for safety. TSSC 01 – Add to cart | RESERVOIR CAP REMOVAL TOOL  This tool threads onto the Schrader Valve located on the reservoir cap for easy removal. (Simply screw the tool on and gently pull the cap from the body.) TSCT 01 – Add to cart |
SHOCK CLIP TOOL  Removes shock retaining clips without digging into the shock bodies. Made of hardened tool steel. If you work on shocks you'll really like this one! TSCP 01 - Add to cart | SHOCK PRELOAD COLLAR ADJUSTING TOOL  This Preload Collar Adjusting Tool is designed to fit multiple diameter collars without an annoying hinge. It features a back cut on the hook to reduce the possibility of slippage. It also has a 24mm open end wrench for adjusting ride height. For a nearly universal Preload Adjusting Tool you can be really agressive with check out TSPA 01 TSPW 246785 - Add to cart | SHOCK PRELOAD ADJUSTING TOOL  Tired of chewing up your shock spring collars when you adjust preload? Well we've got the tool for you! Can be used aggressively on preload adjusting collars with minimal damage. Many people chuckle at this one untill they try it. You'll like it. TSPA 01 - Add to cart |
WP PDS SHOCK NEEDLE T-HANDLE TOOLS  TSPS T Series - This is the PRO version of the needle removal tool. If you are servicing a lot of WP PDS shocks these are the one to have. It is driven with a T-handle, holds the Needle, and is self-centering in the body. Note: It is ok for the pin to be smaller than the hole. | WP PDS SHOCK NEEDLE TOOL  The WP PDS Shock Needle Tool removes the Compression Needle from the shock body on early KTM WP PDS shocks. This is the most economical way to go (see TSPS T Series T-handle version) but only available for the early model. Required to install a SWCN 10 Telescopic Needle. For later model PDS shocks see TSPS T Series Pin Spanners. TSPS 1524 - Add to cart | PIN SPANNERS  If you have ever used a Pin Spanner you have probably had one slip out of the hole. This usually causes damage. RT Pin Spanners have a unique pin design with a reverse taper to keep them from popping out during use. Each pin set is double sided. Note-the sizes listed are of the actual pin diameter. If they fit in the hole they can be used however we recommend using the largest pin size that fits in the hole to avoid breakage of the pins. 3 pins - 6 sizes total: 2.6/3.3, 3.8/4.3, and 4.8/5.3mm Replacement Pins sold in pairs. We also offer other Pin Spanners specific to their applications including: TSPS Series - for WP PDS Compression Needles TFCH PS24050 - WP KTM 65 Fork Seal Heads TFCW PS38048 - WP 4CS Fork Caps TFCW 50H - WP 50mm Hex & 29 x 4.8 Pin Spanner Fork Caps |
SEAL HEAD SETTING TOOLS  Four sizes available. Mini's, Standard 40-50mm, Street and WP PDS 50mm shocks. Allows the user to easily push shock seal heads into the bodies. | SUZUKI SHOCK SHAFT REMOVAL TOOL  Many 50mm Suzuki shocks from 2010 on have an "interesting" piston ring design that seals ok but has massive drag (really bad-strongly recommend a Gold Valve). The seal also gets stuck in the circlip groove during disassembly often destroying it. This Piston Ring Tool fits into, and fills, the circlip groove allowing the seal to easily slide past. It doesn't remove the massive friction but it does remove the shaft assembly! TSPR 50 - Add to cart | COMPRESSION ADJUSTER SOCKETS  Used to service shock compression adjusters. Note: The punch marks at the threads must be drilled 1 mm deep prior to removal. |
SHOCK SHAFT BUSHING DRIVER SET  Used to remove and replace shock shaft bushings into most seal heads. Includes 12.5, 14, 16, and 18mm drivers. TSBD SET - Add to cart | SHOCK SEAL "BULLET"  Shock Seal Bullet Tools makes installing seal heads onto shock shafts quick and safe. They eliminate the possibility of seal damage. This tool is a must for serious tuners. | YZ RESERVOIR CAP SETTING TOOL  This tool is used to tap the bladder cap down to remove the snap ring on late model YZs eliminating the possibility of damage to the Schrader Valve. TSRC 01 - Add to cart |
SHOCK DYNO MOUNTS for CTW and Roehrig (5/8" hole) |
UPPER FORK BASE  The Upper Fork Base is used along with Fork Tube Adapter Sleeves (see below) to mount complete fork legs to the dyno. Uses 64mm OD sleeves. 5/8"-18 UNF thread TSDY FTMB64 - Add to cart UPPER FORK TUBE ADAPTER SLEEVES  Fork Tube Adapter Sleeves are available individually and used with the Upper Fork Base. Check your particular forks. 64mm OD TSDY FTB28664 28.6mm (1 1/8") MTB - Add to cart TSDY FTB4464 44mm - Add to cart TSDY FTB4964 49mm - Add to cart TSDY FTB5064 50mm - Add to cart TSDY FTB5364 53mm - Add to cart TSDY FTB5464 54mm - Add to cart TSDY FTB5564 55mm - Add to cart TSDY FTB5664 56mm - Add to cart TSDY FTB5764 57mm - Add to cart Or save a bit and get the complete set including all 9 sleeves listed above: TSDY FTBS6401 28.6-57mm - Add to cart | LOWER FORK BASE  Lower Fork Base is used with Fork Axle Sleeves (see below) to mount single or dual tubes. TSDY FAMB01 – Add to cart FORK AXLE SLEEVE SETS (used with the Lower Fork Base) Axle Sleeves are available as 3 part sets. The three parts are different on the ID: 1. One is threaded on both ends. It is used by itself for single leg mounting (shown just below). It is also used in dual leg mounting on the outside. 2. The next type has a step for the Allen Bolt Head and is used in a dual leg setup. 3. The third is non-threaded. It is used in the middle of a dual leg setup. See the crossection view below. Note - Dual Fork Mount required for dual setup. Most forks require two different diameters to mount a pair of fork tubes. Check your particular forks (or just buy all of them.) TSDY FAM20 20mm - Add to cart TSDY FAM22 22mm - Add to cart TSDY FAM25 25mm - Add to cart TSDY FAM26 26mm - Add to cart TSDY FAM27 27mm - Add to cart TSDY FAM28 28mm - Add to cart TSDY FAM30 30mm - Add to cart TSDY FAM32 32mm - Add to cart Or save a bit and get the complete set including all 8 sleeves sets (24 sleeves) listed above: TSDY FAMS01 20-32mm - Add to cart SINGLE FORK LEG SETUP  This is a combination of the Lower Fork Base - TSDY FAMB01 and a Fork Axle Sleeve - TSDY FAM Series DUAL FORK LEG SETUP   This is also combination of the Lower Fork Base - TSDY FAMB01 and two of the Fork Axle Sleeve Sets - TSDY FAM Series (two, because the left and right are usually different diameters).
| DUAL FORK MOUNT  The Upper Dual Fork Mount allows a pair of tubes to be mounted on the top at the same time. This is particularly useful for compression one leg/rebound one leg style forks. Requires two Upper Fork Bases and Tube Adapter Sleeves. TSDY FTB2T - Add to cart DUAL FORK MOUNT ASSEMBLY  (WITH UPPER FORK BASES AND SLEEVES}
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MOUNTAIN BIKE LOWER ADAPTER  The MTB Adapter clamps on the fork axle. It fits 12 - 20mm axles, 0 - 70mm offsets (rake in the cycling world). Requires a Lower Fork Base - TSDY FAMB01 (shown). TSDY FAMB02 - Add to cart | SHOCK EYELET MOUNT  The Shock Eyelet Mount has a 43mm cutout width. It fits most shocks with eyelets. The brass pin pushes down on the top of the eyelet to take up slop in the heim bearing. A second Eyelet Mount can be used on the bottom for shocks with dual eyelets. 5/8"-18 UNF thread TSDY SEM3410 - Add to cart | SHOCK CLEVIS MOUNT  The Shock Clevis Mount has a 19mm threaded post. The base has a taper so it automatically centers wider clevises. It is typically used on the bottom of the dyno. 5/8"-18 UNF thread TSDY SCM01 – Add to cart |
DYNO CLEVIS PIN  3/8" Dyno Clevis Pin is used with the Shock Eyelet and Clevis Mounts. TSDY CPH95075 - Add to cart | | |