Honda CRF300F/250F DDC Cartridge Fork Emulators

Honda CRF300F/250F DDC Cartridge Fork Emulators

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Specially built for us, specifically for the Honda CRF300F & CRF250F front forks.  These emulators are designed to be easy to install and allow your forks to perform like well-tuned cartridge style forks.

Cartridge emulators are designed to mimic the function of a high-end cartridge style damping system but in a damping rod fork, like found on the CRF300F and CRF250F.  Damping rod style forks are famous for being both too harsh in high-speed stroke response, yet too easy to bottom in low-speed stroke movements (referring to suspension stroke speed, NOT bike speed).  Using these emulators changes that and offers better low-speed control with softer high-speed action.

Fairly straightforward to install - no major fork disassembly is required.  Performance gains are instant, very noticeable, and will improve your riding and confidence on the bike!  We have been testing these DDC's for a while now and love them!  Fully endorsed by the crew here at HyperLite Moto!

This product fits the following Honda motorcycles:
2026+ CRF300F
2019-2025 CRF250F

Installation notes:  Removal of both forks from the bike is required.  Remove the top fork cap, the steel spacer, thin thrust washer, and entire spring.  Drain all the oil from each fork thru the top of the fork opening.  Fully collapse the fork and fill with a good quality 5W fork oil to a level of 130mm from the top edge of collapsed fork.  Stroke the forks a few times and then remeasure and add oil if needed to maintain 130mm level.  With the nut side of the DDC facing downward, use a long mechanics magnet and lower the DDC emulator thru the oil so that it finally rests on top of the submerged stock spec fork damper rod.  Pull up quickly on the magnet and the oil resistance will disengage the DDC from magnet - leaving it correctly in place.  Next install the OEM Honda fork spring or our Anker Heavy Duty Fork Springs into the forks.  Please note - extra-long springs and/or progressive style (Bruce's) or BBR brand springs will not fit correctly and are not recommended to be used in conjunction with DDC setup.  After the correct springs are installed, next shorten (cut) the stock steel spacers down by 12mm in length and discard the extra 12mm of material.  You can also use an equal length of PVC pipe in lieu of the steel spacers.  Clean up the rough edges of whichever spacer you use, install the thrust washer and then spring.  Afterwards, install the stock fork cap and reinstall forks etc.