erbilabuc Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 There was some minute grinding on the upper shock mount so the upper part of the shock body could clear and that was about the only modification needed. I run Janssens +2+1 mx tech a-arms. These shocks are very beefy and sturdy looking. The shocks themselves are about 1 inch longer then the works but the springs are shorter then the works. The ride height is about 1 inch higher. I must say that they are much better then my Works triples with rezies. I didnt even attempt to adjust them because the terrain we (upensmoke was there) were riding in would go from very fine sand to little bumps then to ruts and then to sharp turns. I can sayfor sure without adjusting them that they are much smoother then works. The ride height is raised about 1/2 to 1 inch but you dont even notice any difference. The bumps and mistakes were soaked up very nicely and it wasn't even coming close to bottoming out at all on some drop offs. The shocks are very much smoother and softer compared to the works and compared to the stock...well there is no comparison to the stock because they are just much better. If you are looking for a suspension upgrade and dont feel like dishing out 500$ for shocks then this is what you need. with a little grinding to the upper and lower shock mount you can have a set of very nice and adjustable shocks. You can pick up a set for abot 250-300$ plus shipping for these. I got lucky and picked up 2 sets for 400$ shipped but that was an extremely lucky and good deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyman Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 What are the YFZ guys putting on their quads then? if the stock shocks are so good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruff_rida69 Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 how much you want for those works shocks? I can get a set of yfz450 shocks for $200. i was just gonna see if you wanted to sell those works cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banchetta Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 I rode 99nhbanshee's 450 and thats the only thing I didn't like about the quad was the front suspension.....bottomed out way too easy and hit hard on bumps....I can see why the 450 owners wouldn't want them, but I can't imagine why they would be any better on a shee...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbilabuc Posted December 28, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Because on a YFZ450 they are at a totally diferent angle then on the Banshee. I got mine from Johny Hale and if any of you know who he is then well I shouldnt have to explain. I guess I wrote all this up for no reason seeing as to how I am getting doubts from everyone. Il give it 1 more day and then ill just delete everything. Sorry for wasting everyones time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banchetta Posted December 28, 2003 Report Share Posted December 28, 2003 Because on a YFZ450 they are at a totally diferent angle then on the Banshee. I got mine from Johny Hale and if any of you know who he is then well I shouldnt have to explain. I guess I wrote all this up for no reason seeing as to how I am getting doubts from everyone. Il give it 1 more day and then ill just delete everything. Sorry for wasting everyones time Don't take offense, I was just speculating....Nothing wrong w/ sharing different ideas. A different shock angle makes total sense on performance along w/ shock leverage......Its just that I've ridden works and Elkas and I just can't see how the stock 450 shocks could be better than aftermarket shocks that are setup for the shee thats all....not saying your wrong, I just can't imagine it.....its one of those things I'd have to try it for myself....Don't delete this, I'm sure quite a few others will try this and give their oppinions....Thanks for the info... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Nice setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbanshee1818 Posted December 29, 2003 Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Ridin Ruff-where can you get 450 shocks for $200? I'll buy em and try em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbilabuc Posted December 29, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2003 Ridin Ruff-where can you get 450 shocks for $200? I'll buy em and try em! your best bet right now is posting a wanted ad somewere on the net for someonet hats local. If these guys are right about the 450 shocks not working too good on the 450's then thats even better. The guy I got mine from races the 450 in pro-production so he had 2 sets to get rid of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee_rider95 Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 i might try the front on mine too....but has anybody tried the rear shock off of a yfz on banshee??? i have a raptor shock on mine but im goin have to give it back to the guy that had it cuz he sold his bike....is it possible???it would be cheaper than buy a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbanshee Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 Mine should be here today! I got a new set for 250 shipped. Also they are revalvable and rebuildable. Derisi racing will rework them for 300 I think? I also have a cheap set of works dual rates comming for my built up warrior. Could you post a pic fo what you had to grind? Close up ect. Hopefully it isn't to hard to do exc. I remember dirtbike killer did this about a month ago, he has some pics posted too I think. Thanks for sharing, keep the thread up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbilabuc Posted December 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 here are the pictures that show how much to grind off on the top. THe bottom shock mount will vary because with aftermarket arms like mine there is no grinding at all. The top is just a little grinding. I think it took me about 5 minutes total to do both sides. The red is about how much you have to grind off if any. If you have any questions post them here in case someone else might have te same question later on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torn66 Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 how did they perform compared to the Works? and were you able to get you ridehieghtback down low...looks like it really sits up much higher with the new shocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erbilabuc Posted December 30, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 its 1/2 inch difference and the reason it looks so bad is because of the angle of the "after" picture. They are great compared to the works and the fact that you can have them re-done to your specs makes them even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee_rider95 Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 does the rear shock off of a yfz work on a banshee??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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