RZBansheeMan Posted September 16, 2007 Report Posted September 16, 2007 Does anybody happen to know the diameter of the shock shaft and the spring on the YFZ 450 front shocks ? Quote
RIPRuck Posted September 17, 2007 Report Posted September 17, 2007 I'll try to remember to take measurements when I get home tonight.. Whats your reason for asking? Quote
RZBansheeMan Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Posted September 17, 2007 Just for comparison to all three stock banshee shocks. This may sound a little silly, but if the shaft diameter, shock body and spring diameter are sufficient enough, I think with some revalving, maybe a spring swap, that one could possibly be used for the rear of the Banhee. I would have to come up with an Elka link, or possibly make one, and the upper mount might need to be moved just a little, but it might be possible. Quote
racer Posted September 25, 2007 Report Posted September 25, 2007 I get 0.4906" on one of my shafts. What spring D are you looking for? Like wire diameter, or ID? Quote
RZBansheeMan Posted September 25, 2007 Author Report Posted September 25, 2007 I get 0.4906" on one of my shafts. What spring D are you looking for? Like wire diameter, or ID? I went to the local dealer and measured a 450 front shock, all but shaft diameter. The shock body is the same diameter, if not real close, and so is the spring I.D. and O.D. If I'm not mistaken, I think the bolts are the same diameter also. The Elka link requires their 367mm lenght shock, which comes to 14.4 inches. I do realize that the 450 front shocks are ~ 15.75 inches long, but I think the upper mount could be modded easily enough. I am convinced one of these could be used on the rear of a Banshee along with a copied Elka link. Quote
racer Posted September 26, 2007 Report Posted September 26, 2007 I think you are going to cook it. I recall the piston on the rear shock being larger. Quote
RZBansheeMan Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Posted September 26, 2007 I think you are going to cook it. I recall the piston on the rear shock being larger. The piston on the "stock" rear Banshee shock ? Quote
racer Posted September 26, 2007 Report Posted September 26, 2007 Ya, sorry I should have clarified more. The stock rear is 40mm the 450's front is 36mm. Not a big dif I guess. Quote
RZBansheeMan Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Posted September 26, 2007 Well, what do you think, should I pass on the idea ? Just trying to come up with some alternatives to some of these aftermarket pieces that are way too expensive. Quote
zach45 Posted September 26, 2007 Report Posted September 26, 2007 some1 has 450 shcok on rear.... search it... i forget what forum it was in.. Quote
racer Posted September 26, 2007 Report Posted September 26, 2007 I'd still try it, don't have much to lose. Quote
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