The Tractive X-TREME Fork Cartridge Kit for the Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin replaces the fork’s internal damping with a sealed, closed and pressurised cartridge system. This architecture helps keep damping performance more consistent by reducing aeration under demanding use. It is a mechanical (non-electronic) cartridge kit with external tuning adjustments.

Design & features

  • Sealed, closed and pressurised cartridge design to help maintain consistent damping feel
  • Internal cartridge-based damping unit that replaces the fork’s original damping components
  • Purpose-built kit for Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin fitment

Tuning Controls

  • Rebound damping adjustment
  • Compression damping adjustment

Base Setup (factory preset)

The kit is supplied with a baseline damping setup intended as a starting point for fine-tuning. Final settings should be selected based on rider mass, load, and typical terrain.

Before You Install

  • Confirm exact model compatibility for your CRF1000L Africa Twin before installation
  • Professional installation is recommended, as fork disassembly and correct oil level procedures are required
  • After fitting, check sag and damping balance front-to-rear before riding at pace

Serviceability/Lifecycle

As a closed, pressurised cartridge system, this kit is designed to be serviced to keep performance consistent over time. Service intervals will depend on use conditions, especially if ridden in dust, water crossings, or sustained rough terrain.

Is It Right For You?

This kit suits riders who want additional damping control via separate compression and rebound adjustments, and who prefer the consistency benefits of a sealed, pressurised cartridge design.

Teknik Motorsport Pty Ltd Warranty terms for TracTive products.

This TracTive product has been assembled with the utmost care and tested according to ISO9001:2015 Quality system. In the unlikely event that the product does not fulfill your expectations because of faulty materials or manufacturing errors, please contact us through your dealer.

Teknik Motorsport Pty Ltd warrants that if, within 24 months of the date of sale the product is found to be defective as a result of manufacturing errors or faulty components, the product will be repaired free of charge by us, or by a TracTive approved repairer at our discretion.

Warranty covers the direct service material cost, service labour cost ($80/hr AUD) and shipping costs of the service partner. Other costs will be regarded on a case by case basis by Teknik Motorsport and TracTive.

 When a claim is made under the warranty, the following conditions have to be met:

  • You must have read the instructions carefully before mounting the product in the vehicle or adjusting the product.
  • The product has to be installed and adjusted as described in the instructions
  • The product must have been maintained and serviced in accordance with the recommendations in the manual. If not described in the manual, the recommended service intervals for regular street use: every 30.000 km or max 2 years, whichever is earlier.
  • Warranty shall apply only when TracTive original parts, procedures and tools have been used to service and/or repair, and if service and repair is performed by designated TracTive partners.
  • The product may not have been neglected, improperly used, altered or subjected to excessive loads. Excluded from warranty are normal wear, damage and rust.
  • A sales receipt or other proof of purchase originally eminating from Teknik Motorsport Pty Ltd. No warranty will be given on TracTive or Touratech products not purchased from or through Teknik Motorsport pty ltd.
  • Excluded from warranty are in particular products which are used in vehicles that are intended or suitable for taking part in sporting events, or have actually been used this way.
  • Recommended service interval for Motorsport applications: every season, or every 50 hours, every 10.000km or after any perceived loss in performance.
SKU 35HO16-D5309-TR
Model # 35HO16-D5309-TR
Barcode # 35HO16D5309TR
Brand TracTive Suspension
Shipping Weight 5.0000kg
Shipping Size 0.200 x 0.200 x 0.900m
Unit Of Measure Set
Type X-TREME
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Position (Front or Rear) Front
Damping Adjustment Type Rebound & Compression
Seat Height Change (mm) Standard Height
Shock Length Eye to Eye (mm) 883.0
Spring Rate Standard 5.6 N/mm
Type Code X-TREME
Stroke Metal to Metal (mm) 230.0
Notes Hydraulic end-stop
Fitted Spring 5.6-390

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