Honda Shock on the Rear swing arm

[JVT814]

Recently purchase a banshee, it’s a bit of a Frankenstein. 97’ frame 98’ engine, works performance front shock & oddly enough a Honda mono tube on the rear. Thus far I haven’t found anyone who is aware of this swap. Any ideas from you knowledgeable folks would be great. The bike came from Nevada originally according to the cert of origin. I’m thinking of getting rid of the rear shock and I’m worried that the linkage may be modified to accommodate the Honda shock.

Edited October 19, 2024 by JVT814
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[JVT814]

Recently purchase a banshee, it’s a bit of a Frankenstein. 97’ frame 98’ engine, works performance front shock & oddly enough a Honda mono tube on the rear. Thus far I haven’t found anyone who is aware of this swap. Any ideas from you knowledgeable folks would be great. The bike came from Nevada originally according to the cert of origin. I’m thinking of getting rid of the rear shock and I’m worried that the linkage may be modified to accommodate the Honda shock.

Pic’s of the rear shock


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[03SEBanshee]

That rear shock looks like a down grade from the OEM one. I have a stock rear and love it.

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[JVT814]

That’s kind of where I’m at. Buying a used bike that’s 20plus years old lends itself to a bunch of head scratches. Unless there is some weird hermit guru living in the Nevada desert that set this bike up for a given terrain? Either way I’m in NWPA and it doesn’t make sense to me. The rear travel with a Honda shock utilizing banshee linkage is either over sprung or under. My initial assessment leads me to the rear swing arm being way over sprung. The shit seams tight & compressed. 

[JerzOutlaw350]

 That looks like some kind of a front shock that is put in upside down. 

[JVT814]

Yup


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[JerzOutlaw350]

Check with these guys for a rear oem shock. I bought from both these companies before and they are great people. 

https://westcoastatvparts.com/ 
 

https://redo-parts.com/
 

[JVT814]

Check with these guys for a rear oem shock. I bought from both these companies before and they are great people. 
https://westcoastatvparts.com/ 
 
https://redo-parts.com/
 

Thanks, I got a guy… quick shout out to TK Suspension, dude is tight!
I’ll check your links.


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