banshee rear shock

[banshee_racer_X]

i just bought this banshee and when i took it riding the rear shock wasn't good enough and i was banging up my exhuast. i was wondering if i could put a yfz450 or a trx450 shock on the banshee and if it would be any better.

 

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[pipebomb]

No. They won't work, banshee rear shocks use an eyelet and the 450's use a forked lower mount. then you also need to factor in the valving rates, length and piggy-back Rezzie location.( the 450R uses a crosswise rezzie and I think the YFZ's rezzie sits out farther from the shock body than the banshee's does). Did you try adjusting it?? Compression is the little knob on the side near the rezzie, Rebound is the collar the the very bottom fo the shock, and Preload is the collars at the top of the spring.

 

Banshee:

 

YFZ450:

 

 

TRX 450R:

Edited June 24, 2006 by pipebomb

[2twin350s]

man unless you weigh like 400 lbs,there is no way you should be bottoming out unless that shock is junk.very common for a shee to have a blown shock on there. get a works or a new used banshee shock off ebay. you can also get a warrior shock on a banshee.but they go for more money.

[racer]

or you could rebuild it...............

[official_style]

my ass on my shee is very low, im like 275#. too many cheeseburgers lol. should i get it rebuilt or just cop an ebay used one? or do i need a fat boy shock?

[ClimbAnyHill]

You can send the shock out for servicing according to your weight. That would be the best thing to do. I seen new Banshee shocks going for $100 $150, keep your eyes peeled. Might find something nice. Don't waste your time with those 450 rear end shocks.

[letsgetthisdone]

do it right the first time and buy an aftermarket rear shock, elka or works. even if you get the stocker revalved it fades and turns to shit real fast cuz its just doesn't have the oil volume that the bigger aftermarket shocks have..

[official_style]

So which is a better idea to do? Now I'm confused. I'm leaning towards afterrmarket since I'm a big heavy motherfucker. Is there a place to buy them all set up for your weight, or is it hard to set them up yourself??

[ClimbAnyHill]

You can buy them for your weight, here's company Works > http://www.worksperformance.com/html/atv.html

[racer]

So which is a better idea to do?

That answer is linked to your wallet. Mine is skinny, so I rebuilt.

[official_style]

i actually found a good deal for a set of 06 shocks, all 3 for $200, they are supposed to be basiccaly brand new. should i get an adjustable rear shock mount, to adjust for the weight? im just going to be doing recreational riding, nothing to crazy, YET lol.

Edited September 11, 2007 by official_style

[tedd1]

I had mine revalved and resprung...I am very pleased...so far...

I weigh 255, it made a world of difference... :smile:

[official_style]

hmmm should i have my new one revalved?

[racer]

you're wasting your money on new stock shocks. Plus if you're gonna rebuild anything, you should be rebuilding the one you already have and pouring some cash into a front end package, or some YFZ 450 fronts. you would probably have about $400 into a nice, adjustable, and serviceable shock setup.

 

That's my personal cup of tea.

[letsgetthisdone]

don't buy a new stock rear shock to revalve it, just get it done to yours.

 

I'm still say an aftermarket shock is better, cuz i'm thoroughly dissappointed with my redone stocker..