Shockwears

[2003LimitedBanshee]

Hey, I know this should probably go in the suspension, but figured it would get more hits here. I just picked up a set of Shockwears (made by Outerwears), and was wondering, when installing them do you only velcro it tight enough to still leave the holes in the fuzzy side of the velcro exposed. It was real tight when I wrapped them to cover the holes, and thought that leaving them exposed might help the shock vent better? Anybody got ideas... besides I've heard they can wear the finish on the shocks, but I need to upgrade anyway.

[Gargamel]

they can be snug, just you don't want them to tight or they'll rip.

Yes they rub the paint off the springs but thats a small price to pay to keep them clean and in better shape. Dirt and seals don't mix well.

Just make sure you take them off when wet and let the cover dry of the bike or the shocks WILL rust and the shock shaft doesn't like rust

 

[2003LimitedBanshee]

Yeah, these definitely would have been tight enough to rip. You could see every coil, until I loosened them up. I think the holes in the fuzzy side of the velcro that I left partially exposed, should help the shock vent better, plus would only let a minimal amount of sand in at best.

[fast87]

i wrap mine fairly tight, you can see the coils..i've jumped a bit and haven't ripped a cover yet, the velcro will probably come undone before that heavy duty fabric tears, so not a big deal to me just put em on and hit the mud!

 

~Mark~