Blountville, Tennessee • Motorcycle Services

Litz Racing

Suspension and engine services from Steve Litz in Blountville, Tennessee. Explore a starting setup, describe a handling problem, and prepare paperwork for your parts.

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Shop Details

Steve Litz Racing Inc.

Blountville, Sullivan County, TN

Centenary Rd Shop

Shop Phone (423) 323-0489

Alternate Line (423) 963-1567

Shop Hours 09:00 - 17:30 EST

Planning a service?

Call the shop to confirm pricing, parts availability, turnaround, and packing instructions before sending components.

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What do you need?

Suspension Service

Discuss fork and shock servicing, spring selection, and revalving.

Explore setup tools

Engine & Cylinder Head Work

Discuss inspection, valve-seat work, and the needs of your engine.

Compare seat materials

Send Components

Prepare your contact details, bike information, and service request.

Prepare your paperwork

// SETUP TOOLS

Your motorcycle

Bike details accompany the request. The estimates below do not use a model-specific database.

YearMakeModel

Suspension Setup

Measure race sag · Describe a handling problem

Enter your riding details to explore starting spring-rate and sag estimates. These general formulas are not bike-specific or verified shop specifications. Confirm the final setup with Steve before ordering parts.

Rider & Machine Parameters

Rider Weight (in gear): 175 lbs (79 kg)

110 lbs 200 lbs 290 lbs

Riding Discipline / Terrain:

Chassis / Engine Displacement:

Rider Skill Level:

Estimated Setup

Starting estimates

Estimated Fork Spring Rate

0.49

kg/mm (or 27.4 lb/in)

Estimated Shock Spring Rate

5.4

kg/mm (or 302 lb/in)

Suggested Race Sag

104

mm • confirm model-specific targets

// SETUP DISCUSSION MX discussion

Motocross Damping Discussion

Dual-stage compression shim array providing plush initial suppleness over braking bumps while retaining firm hydraulic damping resistance on heavy leap landings and square-edge kickers.

Illustrative Shim Layout Illustrative stack arrangement

Discuss these starting estimates with the shop.

Valve Seat Comparison

Use this comparison to prepare questions about a cylinder-head repair. Material selection depends on the valve, seat alloy, fit, and engine application.

Material to explore

Ask Steve which seat alloy and machining process suit your cylinder head. No engine temperature or service-life prediction is made here.

Measure Your Race Sag

Enter three rear suspension measurements in millimetres, using the same fixed reference points each time.

How to take the measurements

Follow your model’s service manual. Measure between the rear axle and a fixed reference point with the rear suspension fully extended. Record A.
With the bike upright under its own weight, settle the suspension and measure again. Record B.
With the rider in full gear in the measurement position specified by the manual, use a helper to balance the bike. Settle the suspension and record C.

A. Fully extended (mm) B. Bike under its own weight (mm) C. Rider in full gear (mm)

A must be at least B, and B must be at least C. Static sag = A − B. Rider (race) sag = A − C.

Compare the results with your exact model’s service-manual targets. Measurements here do not determine a spring rate.

Suspension Troubleshooter

Build a clear description for the shop. Start with one handling problem.

What does the bike do? When is it most noticeable? Which end is affected? Measured rider sag, if known (mm) Recent changes or service

// SERVICE PAPERWORK

Service Request & Address Label

Enter your details once to prepare a packing slip and address label. Print and include these with your parts. This form does not send a booking or purchase postage.

Your Details & Bike

Rider / Team Name (Shipper) *

Mobile Phone (Carrier Contact) *

Email Address *

Street Address (From / Return) *

City *

State / Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Year *

Make *

Model / CC *

Rider Wt (Gear)

Skill Class

Discipline

Est. Parcel Gross Weight

Preferred Carrier

// REQUESTED SERVICES

Fork Revalve & Blueprint Shock Revalve & Vacuum Bleed SKF Low-Friction Seals & Bushings Copper-Beryllium Seat Install Radius Multi-Angle Valve Cut Engine Blueprint & Superfinish

// HANDLING PROBLEMS & NOTES

I have confirmed the shop’s packing instructions and prepared the parts accordingly. I confirm all oils have been drained from these components.

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DOCUMENT 1 OF 2: PLACE INSIDE CRATE WITH COMPONENTS SERVICE REQUEST

LITZ RACING INC.

SUSPENSION & ENGINE SERVICE REQUEST

469 Centenary Rd, Blountville, TN 37617 • Tel: (423) 323-0489

CUSTOMER REF #LR-84920

DATE: 2026-10-21

CUSTOMER / SHIP-TO (RETURN):

CHASSIS & RIDER METRICS:

Rider Wt: • Class:

Discipline:

Final spring and sag settings: confirm with shop.

REQUESTED SERVICES:

Fork Revalve, Shim Blueprint & Air-Bleed System
Shock Revalve, Piston Polish & Vacuum Nitrogen Charge
SKF Dual-Compound Low Friction Oil & Dust Seal Assembly

HANDLING PROBLEMS & NOTES:

"Deflecting violently on downhill braking bumps, harsh through mid-stroke in rocks, rear kicks to the right off jump lips."

UNBOXING INITIALS & FLUID CHECK:

SHOP TECHNICIAN: ____________________

Keep a copy for your records

CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE • SECURE CLEARLY ON TOP OF BOX DOCUMENT 2 OF 2: ADDRESS LABEL

PREFERRED CARRIER: UPS

CUSTOMER REFERENCE: LR-84920

ADDRESS ONLY

WEIGHT:

SHIP FROM (SENDER):

TEL: (423) 555-0199

DELIVER TO (RECIPIENT):

LITZ RACING INC.

ATTN: RACE SERVICE DEPARTMENT

469 CENTENARY ROAD

BLOUNTVILLE, TN 37617

SHOP TEL: (423) 323-0489 • (423) 963-1567

PARCEL CONTENTS SUSPENSION / VALVETRAIN

PACKING CHECKNOT CONFIRMEDSender confirmation

CRATE HANDLING FRAGILE PRECISION DO NOT DROP OR COMPRESS

ADDRESS LABEL ONLY. Buy postage and obtain a tracking label from your carrier separately.

Place the Work Order Slip inside the crate. Tape the Address Label securely to the top outside surface of your box.

Riding Disciplines & Service Questions

Motocross

Describe jump landings, braking bumps, corner balance, and your current sag settings.

Woods & Enduro

Describe roots, rocks, traction, and how the bike behaves late in a ride.

Drag Racing

Discuss launch behavior, weight transfer, chassis configuration, and intended use with the shop.

Vintage Motorcycles

Identify the exact model, suspension design, and available components before choosing a setup.

// PACKING GUIDANCE

Packing & Shipping Guidelines

Contact the shop before shipping. Confirm the work, preparation requirements, and return-shipping arrangements.

Confirm Fluid & Packing Requirements

Ask the shop which fluids to drain and how to prepare your specific components. Clean the exterior, prevent leaks, and follow your carrier’s packing requirements.

Rigid Protective Casing

Wrap fork chrome stanchions in bubble sleeves or cardboard tubing. Use a rigid container sized for the parts, with padding to prevent movement.

Enclose Slip & Affix Label

Print your complete Service Request. Seal the Work Order Slip inside the box and tape the pre-addressed Address Label directly to the top outer surface.

// DIRECT CARRIER SHIPPING ADDRESS

LITZ RACING INC. • ATTN: RACE SERVICE DEPT

469 Centenary Road, Blountville, TN 37617, United States

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