Tdaz250 Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 As i'm slowly buying things for my banshee i'm sure eventually shocks is going on the list. My question is do they have a lifespan? Seems like everyone says works shocks. I dont plan on getting longer a-arms...but i'm wondering what the lift span of shocks are. Quote
SandmanPNW Posted May 13, 2012 Report Posted May 13, 2012 As i'm slowly buying things for my banshee i'm sure eventually shocks is going on the list. My question is do they have a lifespan? Seems like everyone says works shocks. I dont plan on getting longer a-arms...but i'm wondering what the lift span of shocks are. Lifespan is going to depend on how often you ride and how much you abuse them. I have had mine for 2years and haven't touched them (bought used). Works are a good budget shock. Axis and Elka if you can justify the cost. Quote
Tdaz250 Posted May 13, 2012 Author Report Posted May 13, 2012 I guess basically my question is like...how long do works last vs elka? I pretty much just ride the dunes and do small jumps....maybe go up in the woods every once and a while Quote
So Cal Suspension Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 If you keep them clean and DO NOT run shock covers, there's no reason a set of Works can't last 6-7 seasons between services, easy. Elka, and Axis use a different type of seal system with a separate wiper in the seal head. They tend to hold up to dirty environments better than the Works seals. Keeping either brand shock clean with extend the life dramatically. Quote
dcalsv02 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 If you keep them clean and DO NOT run shock covers, there's no reason a set of Works can't last 6-7 seasons between services, easy. Elka, and Axis use a different type of seal system with a separate wiper in the seal head. They tend to hold up to dirty environments better than the Works seals. Keeping either brand shock clean with extend the life dramatically. Matt. You say, DO NOT use shock covers....why is that? Quote
So Cal Suspension Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 If you only ride in dry sand, they're fine if you remove them every ride and clean the shocks... Shock covers are one of the many things that the ATV world dreamed up for no reason. The only thing they do is cover up ugly shocks and make them uglier when they rub all the powdercoat off of your springs. Quote
dcalsv02 Posted May 14, 2012 Report Posted May 14, 2012 I'm taking my shock covers off it looks like. Thanks for the insite. Sorry to thread jack. Quote
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