jakehopt Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I"m not sure whether I'll need to upgrade to aftermarket shocks or not. I'm going to be doing alot of open area/bumpy open area/some trail riding...but also some mud and mx. Basically I'll be doing some of everything. I'm no hardcore mx racer, but I will be takin to the bigger jumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 How much you got to spend? Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaxy Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 If you are going to keep the shee for a while buy good shocks. However, they are pricey and other than that the only negative is that once you run aftermarket suspsension you will never go back to stock. As far as I am concerned, they are necessary if you start increasing the HP. You will get quite a few opinions on what types of shocks to use and whatever yo choose will be an improvement over stock. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakehopt Posted July 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Well how much do good shocks run for? Put money aside for a second. What's the best...what's the worst...and what would you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decon Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 Well how much do good shocks run for? Put money aside for a second. What's the best...what's the worst...and what would you recommend? Top of the food chain - Axis, Ohlins, TCS Inbetween - Elka Bottom of the Barrel - Works I don't know if i'm missing any other companys but I would go for something thats up top...most likely TCS...check out www.atvsuspensiontech.com they have a sale going on for TCS shocks right now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaxy Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I agree with Decon. Suspension is one of those Items you get what you pay for. For a complete set front and rear the top of the line shocks will cost you about $1700 to $2000. Ideally make a bunch of phone calls to get the best price. If you can negotiate you can save a few hundred bucks easily. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 I don't know if i'm missing any other companys PEP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 (edited) Pretty much ANYTHING will be better than the stockers. Best bang for the buck, get some YFZ shocks. Even better bang for the buck, get some YFZ shocks and send them off to a company like TCS for revalving and you'll have killer shocks for not a lot of dough, less than half the cost of a set of good, comparable aftmkt shocks. I'd still suggest TCS for new shocks if your wanting new shocks, and they'll still be cheaper than Elkas, PEPs or Axis. Edited July 21, 2006 by sredish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decon Posted July 21, 2006 Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 PEP thanks I knew I was forgetting someone...but as me and sredish stated go with TCS...you will be more than happy with those shocks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakehopt Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Well I found some YFZ 450 shocks really cheap near me... I saw the tut on how to put em in, is it hard? Or realetively (sp?) simple? I'd rather not fork out a grand for awesome shocks since I don't really have the money for it...but if the YFZ shocks aren't worth the hassle putting them in than I will shell out the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakehopt Posted July 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2006 Also, can you install rear a rear YFZ 450 shock on the banshee? I didn't see it in the tut so idk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decon Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 Well I found some YFZ 450 shocks really cheap near me... I saw the tut on how to put em in, is it hard? Or realetively (sp?) simple? I'd rather not fork out a grand for awesome shocks since I don't really have the money for it...but if the YFZ shocks aren't worth the hassle putting them in than I will shell out the cash. I would rather use a shock setup for me than setup for another quad. I've heard the yfz shocks will make your bike sit higher and I believe make the front end a little stiffer, I personally haven't dealt with them before I will let other people say something about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) I've heard the yfz shocks will make your bike sit higher and I believe make the front end a little stiffer, ya, about an inch, big deal. it helps cure the lack of rake in the frontend, or thats how i see it. stiffness - infinately adjustable preload, and clickers for both directions of travel, need i say more? Edited July 24, 2006 by gimmeabeer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squish Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 (edited) NO NO NO do not buy yfz front shocks. Yes they are an upgrade over stock so is a brand new stock shock over one that has 10 hours on it. Just buy some used works off ebay and send them to shane with your rear shock. Save your self a bunch of money. Edited July 24, 2006 by squish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 NO NO NO do not buy yfz front shocks. care to explain? you seem a little overboard with your disapproval of others' actions reguarding purchasing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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