dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hey guys i am new to the forum and this is my first post. I have been poking around the forum for a while because i just bought my first banshee and I have been trying to learn as much about this beast of a quad as I can. I have not been able to figure out though whether or not my 2003 shee special edition has factory shocks or are these aftermarket? I know some banshees came with ohlins but im not sure if mine was one of them. Also are these things worth reworking for my weight or are they not worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks for the quick reply! I guess i was mistaken then I was under the impression that some did. I guess i got a bonus on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) Not very. They are super stiff so i know i can back off the spring pre load but the previous owner was a heavy set guy and im atleast 80lbs lighter so im thinking even if i back it all the way off it still wont be enough. And backing the pre load off will also lower the front end correct? Not sure I want to loose clearance in the front Edited May 23, 2014 by dailydrifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadbeat Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 our local yamaha shop sold some 50th aniversary shees with ohlins fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 The amount of preload adjustment you can make right now will make a tremendous difference. Also, the flat head screw near the top of the reservoir is the compression adjustment. If there is a flat head screw below the spring at the bottom of the shock it is rebound. If the shocks feel real stiff I would move the preload rings 1/2 way between the top of the threads and where they are now. Screw your compression screw all the way in and count the turns so you know where it is at. Depending where it is, make about 2 full clockwise turns (softer) after adjusting the preload and ride it to see what its like. Ill definitely try that out tomorrow. It would be great if i can get them to a usable state without having to send them out. Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadbeat Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Nah they also added another $1000 to the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 They look short.. Got a pic of the whole front end or a measurement from eye to eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 The amount of preload adjustment you can make right now will make a tremendous difference. Also, the flat head screw near the top of the reservoir is the compression adjustment. If there is a flat head screw below the spring at the bottom of the shock it is rebound. If the shocks feel real stiff I would move the preload rings 1/2 way between the top of the threads and where they are now. Screw your compression screw all the way in and count the turns so you know where it is at. Depending where it is, make about 2 full counter clockwise turns (softer) after adjusting the preload and ride it to see what its like. Just finished this procedure and wow what a difference. The compression screw was a couple clicks away from being as hard as possible when i started and now its like a completely different machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 They look short.. Got a pic of the whole front end or a measurement from eye to eye? With out me on it they measure 12 1/4" eye to eye and when i jack it up so the suspension hangs free they measure 13 1/2". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 (edited) Edited May 23, 2014 by dailydrifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Also noticed these today. I assume its a aftermarket spacer kit because my old blaster and my YFZ450 didnt have spacers like this. They are 1.5" thick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dailydrifter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Well thats different. Ill try to get a hold of Ohlins and see if they can figure out exactly what I have here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Those are short. I would be interested in them if you decide to swap. I would use them on a TT set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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