RACE TECH SHOCK REBOUND SEPARATOR VALVE
Rebound Separator Valve replaces the OEM shock shaft nut with an asymmetric valve.
The Race Tech Shock Rebound Separator valves replace the OEM Shock Shaft Nut with an asymmetric valve that provides a different flow rate in each direction of travel. The RSV is for Dirt and Street bikes.
On standard shocks the Low Speed Rebound Adjuster flows the same for compression and rebound. With the stock setup, testing shows that when the lowest speed rebound damping is quick enough to get good traction, the lowest speed compression damping is way too mushy.
- In Dirt the RSV solves the vague feeling as well as bottoming on long duration hits like big dips or gullies.
- For Pavement, Rebound Separator Valves have the added benefit of pitch control (front to back movement during acceleration and braking). This keeps geometry more consistent.
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Dirt Rider Magazine Test of the Rebound Separator Valve
Special thanks to Terry Hay of Austrailia's Shock Treatment for the design.