Skidmark Posted July 20, 2006 Report Share Posted July 20, 2006 I've had some Works triple rate remote rez. shocks on my shee for a while now, and I was just wondering if anybody has any comments about works. (like if they break easily or have any weak points) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrockMoto Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 well works shocks aren't the best in the buisness....but if you have to have works you got the right set.... the only thing i have really heard is at the top of the shock where the remote goes in...breaks loose alot.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroburner13 Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 I've had some Works triple rate remote rez. shocks on my shee for a while now, and I was just wondering if anybody has any comments about works. (like if they break easily or have any weak points) ive had those same shocks on lonestar +2+1 arms for the last year. i have been jumping a 40 foot double at the local track for about 3 months and they hold up to that no problem. even with all the crashes while i was learning i never broke or bent em. they arent the best obviously but they will do for the money i paid for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squish Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 They are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 I've been running Works triple rate Steelers w/rezzies for, damn I guess it's been 4 or 5 years now. Started out running TT, dunes and trails, have been racing cross-country for the last 3 years with NMDRC. I'm currently sponsored by Works (level 3), here's my take on them: 1. Dollar for dollar and bang for the buck, you can't go wrong with Works; especially on a Banshee, once you start riding beyond what the stock shocks can handle even a set of low-end Steelers are worth every penny. There's been some more competition lately in the less expensive shock market, like Progressive, so you've got other options on a tight budget, but I would definitely consider Works as well and recommend them. 2. Customer support is fantastic. Every time I've called for anything they have gone way out of their way; even before I approached them for sponsorship Oscar in service hooked me up with replacement springs for free, then afterwards I got a set of billet rezzies for next to nothing while I had them there for rebuilding/revalving. Good guys to deal with. 3. The only breakage I had was the top (smallest) spring on my triple rates, the bodies & shafts themselves have never broken or bent. I think it happened twice, Works replaced them for free both times, and when I sent them in for service (doing desert racing primarily and needed revalving for the extra weight of the tank, skidplates, etc.) I went with a heavier spring and have never broken one again, and that's been about a year ago of racing through some pretty nasty whoops. 4. Works came out with some serious competition for the high-end shock market; check out the Black Widows and Pro-G series. Also take a look at PEP, arguably one of the best in the industry; their shocks are built from Works cores (somebody correct me if I'm wrong). When I've got the means I'll be trying out a set of the Pro-G shocks for myself. The biggest differences in top-end shocks are rod diameter (Steelers use 1/2", I believe Works' Pro-G and most others like Custom Axis, TCS, Elka, etc. use 5/8"), damping system (Works uses a check valve and touts it as more advanced than shim stacks-probably more a subjective opinion than definitive...this may not be the case on all of Works' products), and springs (some use Eibach, Works and others are proprietary). 5. Not really Works specifically, but without a drastic change in front end geometry even the highest-dollar shocks & a-arms will only get you so far with the stock frame setup...yes you can improve it tremendously but bear in mind it wasn't designed to carve as precisely as a 250R or current-gen 450's, and it won't without serious $$$ or effort. All in all I'm happy with mine, and when I can afford it I'll be putting Works shocks on my son's Banshee as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollister_Hitman Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 I've been running Works triple rate Steelers w/rezzies for, damn I guess it's been 4 or 5 years now. Started out running TT, dunes and trails, have been racing cross-country for the last 3 years with NMDRC. I'm currently sponsored by Works (level 3), here's my take on them: 1. Dollar for dollar and bang for the buck, you can't go wrong with Works; especially on a Banshee, once you start riding beyond what the stock shocks can handle even a set of low-end Steelers are worth every penny. There's been some more competition lately in the less expensive shock market, like Progressive, so you've got other options on a tight budget, but I would definitely consider Works as well and recommend them. 2. Customer support is fantastic. Every time I've called for anything they have gone way out of their way; even before I approached them for sponsorship Oscar in service hooked me up with replacement springs for free, then afterwards I got a set of billet rezzies for next to nothing while I had them there for rebuilding/revalving. Good guys to deal with. 3. The only breakage I had was the top (smallest) spring on my triple rates, the bodies & shafts themselves have never broken or bent. I think it happened twice, Works replaced them for free both times, and when I sent them in for service (doing desert racing primarily and needed revalving for the extra weight of the tank, skidplates, etc.) I went with a heavier spring and have never broken one again, and that's been about a year ago of racing through some pretty nasty whoops. 4. Works came out with some serious competition for the high-end shock market; check out the Black Widows and Pro-G series. Also take a look at PEP, arguably one of the best in the industry; their shocks are built from Works cores (somebody correct me if I'm wrong). When I've got the means I'll be trying out a set of the Pro-G shocks for myself. The biggest differences in top-end shocks are rod diameter (Steelers use 1/2", I believe Works' Pro-G and most others like Custom Axis, TCS, Elka, etc. use 5/8"), damping system (Works uses a check valve and touts it as more advanced than shim stacks-probably more a subjective opinion than definitive...this may not be the case on all of Works' products), and springs (some use Eibach, Works and others are proprietary). 5. Not really Works specifically, but without a drastic change in front end geometry even the highest-dollar shocks & a-arms will only get you so far with the stock frame setup...yes you can improve it tremendously but bear in mind it wasn't designed to carve as precisely as a 250R or current-gen 450's, and it won't without serious $$$ or effort. All in all I'm happy with mine, and when I can afford it I'll be putting Works shocks on my son's Banshee as well... Seems like you know a lot...What is your opinion on elkas (revs) over works for only $100 more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted July 25, 2006 Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Seems like you know a lot...What is your opinion on elkas (revs) over works for only $100 more Elka definitely makes quality products, honestly I don't think you can go wrong with them or any of the other aftermarket companies. You pretty much get what you pay for so in general (there are exceptions, like "package deals" that aren't all they're cracked up to be) get the most expensive shock you can afford...and in some cases that you're willing to wait for... Alot of it comes down to brand preference, like the Ford vs. Chevy thing heh, chances are out on the track or trail you couldn't tell the difference between a $1500 set of Elkas or Custom Axis, or between a $400 set of Works or Progressive...IF they're set up right (you will feel a difference between the $400 shocks and the $1500 ones obviously). If you've got the time find out what the difference really is and if it's worth it; I haven't looked at those Revs but if they have compression/rebound adjustment then hell yeah I'd shell out another hundred for 'em (Works Steelers are preload adjustment only)...if all the features are exactly the same it's up to you to decide if that yellow sticker and red anodized head is worth the extra hundo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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