mofoka Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I'm riding trails and the shock I just got is really soft with the preload maxed out and adjustments dialed in. I'm not sure if it is bunk or if banshees are soft all around. I also don't mind if it sat up a little more either. I'm planning to get YFZ shocks for the front and need to do something with the rear. My first thought was to get a eibach spring for my weight (I'm 195lbs, stock swinger), which ever one that is. Possibly getting it revaled also. that sounds like it will cost me 300-400 BUCKS!! Just saw a craptor rear shock and it seems like it might bolt on with a little work and want to know if it might save me some loot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Not sure about the Raptor shock, but if your rear is too soft your either too heavy or the shock is long blown. On my stocker at the heardest setting I would get bounced all around. My advice, would be to send it out to TCS and have it rebuilt, that way you have the correct shock for the bike, and it can be recharged again and again in the future for $50 after the initial rebuild. I think TCS is getting about 300 for a basic rebuild/respring though. I was never a big fan of using suspension parts from different bikes. A shock really has to be set up for the correct stance/weight/riding style to work properly. If it were me Id probably save up and wait or pick up a newer used Banshee rear shock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofoka Posted September 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Not sure about the Raptor shock, but if your rear is too soft your either too heavy or the shock is long blown. On my stocker at the heardest setting I would get bounced all around. My advice, would be to send it out to TCS and have it rebuilt, that way you have the correct shock for the bike, and it can be recharged again and again in the future for $50 after the initial rebuild. I think TCS is getting about 300 for a basic rebuild/respring though. I was never a big fan of using suspension parts from different bikes. A shock really has to be set up for the correct stance/weight/riding style to work properly. If it were me Id probably save up and wait or pick up a newer used Banshee rear shock. I just did, I got this one off Kiel. I figured banshee's had soft suspension.... this one is better than my last one by far but not even close to my buddies 400ex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I just did, I got this one off Kiel. I figured banshee's had soft suspension.... this one is better than my last one by far but not even close to my buddies 400ex. Stock Banshees arent particularly known for their suspension. A 400ex is about a 20 year newer design. Throw a -1 swinger on there and some +2+1 arms with good shocks, and its a whole different ballgame though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofoka Posted September 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Stock Banshees arent particularly known for their suspension. A 400ex is about a 20 year newer design. Throw a -1 swinger on there and some +2+1 arms with good shocks, and its a whole different ballgame though. Is a -1 going to make a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sliderbkt Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I run a raptor rear shock from an 01. It was rebuilt by TCS with dual springs. I only have one trip on it, but I could run across the whoops in glamis in 6th. I have 13" of travel with it and my +4 swing arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 I run a raptor rear shock from an 01. It was rebuilt by TCS with dual springs. I only have one trip on it, but I could run across the whoops in glamis in 6th. I have 13" of travel with it and my +4 swing arm. How much longer is the Raptor shock over stock and is it a direct bolt on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sliderbkt Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 How much longer is the Raptor shock over stock and is it a direct bolt on? I'm not sure. I want to say about an inch though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Is a -1 going to make a difference? Ohh yeah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdeweller Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 how much did it change your ride height? I know some of it will change beause of the longer swinger? do you have any pics of your bike like that I am really interested in trying this. I would love to have more travel in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mofoka Posted September 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 I'm not sure. I want to say about an inch though. Was there any fitting issues? Like, did you have to mod either of the mounts to get it in or compress the spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClimbAnyHill Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 is it a direct bolt on? ?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sliderbkt Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Sorry guys I've had a busy week or two. I'll try to take a picture later today. To answer the questions, the 01 bolts right in. With my +4 it was the perfect length. With my stock swing arm, it is about 1/4" to 3/8" to long, so it had to be compressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sliderbkt Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 i've added a couple pics to my Gallery, i hope it helps. http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?...m&album=857 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertdeweller Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 I have just ordered a shock for mine today to give it a shot. It`s a works shock for the 01 raptor dual rate compression and rebound adjustable measures out at 14.38" I plan on trying the stock swing arm with it also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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