Rcatech emulators on a R100RS

[William Lambert]

  Eric,

   Congratulations on your find and thank you for your efforts to resurrect the bike, rather than part it out.   You are correct, many of us have added the RaceTech emulator kit to our bike.  The RaceTech springs as well. The upgrade is noticed more in how the bike handles than in ride quality over the bumpy stuff.   It is difficult to say whether or not the Progressive spring will live in harmony with the emulator.  Depends on which factory technician you might ask.   

   Over the years, as a project bike starts to come together, I normally hold off on such expenditure until other more important mechanical functions prove to be reliable.  Engine, drivetrain, electrics and so forth.  Suspension upgrades are earned. 


  Bill. 

> On May 9, 2021, at 1:08 PM, Zwicky, Eric <ezwicky2 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> MD brethren,
> 
> I have a barn-find R100RS.   1980 European model. I am taking it apart as it sat 5 years under a tarp.
> 
> The PO put '84 forks with Brembo brakes on, but I still have the originals.
> 
> I know some of you guys run the Racetech Gold valve emulators (I think I got that right), and I wonder if that's an upgrade you would recommend for my bike.   The PO pt progressive springs in but that's all I know as far as deviation from the stock '84 forks.
> 
> Since I have the fairing off, now might be the time to think about all the stuff in the front of the bike.
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Eric Z
> Richmond