Need shock advice for 250lb+ Banshee rider

[BIGONTS]

I have a buddy that just bought a 1999 banshee and he weighs just over 250lbs. He is a pretty good rider. The rear shock is in great condition but the spring isn't strong enough to keep him from bottoming out. Well, that's what we think it is. What do you guys recommend as a cheap solution? Works, rebuild (please recommend someone, Shane guy??) or TCS, Elka??? Prices would be nice too.

 

Thanks

[csrmel]

just to clarify, did you pull the rear shock off and adjust the spring already yes?

[txblueshee]

If all it needs is a heavier spring you can pick that up from eibalch for less than 45$.... If it was valved for anybody under 200lbs though your best off getting it re-worked to your specs...

 

 

Mike

[squish]

call shane

[Justintoxicated]

If your going to do anything with the rear shock you may as well have it re-sprung and revalved, or yes you can order an aftermarket one for more $$, but the stock one is pretty good if you re-work it.

 

If your planning on adding an extended / or shortened swingarm you should do it at the same time to avoid having to have it re-sprung & valved for the new arm later.

 

Your probably looking at $300-1000 depending on how extrme you want to go, and wether or not you want to work with the stock one or replace it with an aftermarket.

Edited May 18, 2006 by Justintoxicated

[PCT]

the springs job is just to carry the weight, its not supposed to prevent bottoming, it just allows the bike to ride in its proper position, another words the deeper in the stroke the stiffer the shock linkage gets, so by putting a stiffer spring on it will ride higher in the stroke but wont give you any better bottoming protection to speak of, the shock needs to be revalved for the riders weight to keep it from bottoming

[BIGONTS]

Thanks for all the input everyone. No, we didn't take the shock off and tighten the spring. I'll try it. I think revalving it and getting a new spring will be the best. Anyone have Shane's contact info?

[DUNEDEMON]

the springs job is just to carry the weight, its not supposed to prevent bottoming, it just allows the bike to ride in its proper position, another words the deeper in the stroke the stiffer the shock linkage gets, so by putting a stiffer spring on it will ride higher in the stroke but wont give you any better bottoming protection to speak of, the shock needs to be revalved for the riders weight to keep it from bottoming

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BIGONTS - Your best bet is to send that rear shock out for a re-spring and a re-valve. With the amount of spring rate that is going to be added to get your buddy back in action the original valving in the shock wil not be able to control it. Guys here speak highly of Shane and his services, TCS has served me well in the past. $300 is a close estimate for TCS. Good luck.

[bigwill]

Try Kessler Pro suspention in NJ-he did mine and I weigh 300lbs. He charged me $200.00 and the shock is still alive after a year of aggresive riding

[Animalman294]

The new spring and re-valving will be your best bet, unless you go aftermarket...........

[Bansh88]

A '99 shock is getting pretty old anyhow. Rebuild it with new spring. My '02 has been rebuilt by Works. I love it.

 

I'm 250-260lbs (i'm 6'5" so I aint fat!) and I don't have any problems with the suspension on my stock '06. It'll never be as good as a 180lb rider, but it does the job