DUB Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I want to put marvin shaw shocks on my shee but unsure what ones I should get. Also in the rear can I get one that totally eliminates the rear linkage (just swingarm to frame) any insight would be great thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I run a no link on mine and like it a lot. I haven't tried it with the linkage to compare though....I'd recommend getting some adjustable struts until you figure out what length strut/shock works good for you, then order your marvins. You'll want to set the rear end up so your swingarm will be close to straight across, then adjust the front as necessary. I started off with the front end about even with the rear and had trouble keeping the front end on the ground. I lowered the front an inch or so and it helped a lot with controlling the wheelies. :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUB Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I run a no link on mine and like it a lot. I haven't tried it with the linkage to compare though....I'd recommend getting some adjustable struts until you figure out what length strut/shock works good for you, then order your marvins. You'll want to set the rear end up so your swingarm will be close to straight across, then adjust the front as necessary. I started off with the front end about even with the rear and had trouble keeping the front end on the ground. I lowered the front an inch or so and it helped a lot with controlling the wheelies. :beer: well thanks but why do I need to run my swingarm straight across?? Im not sure I want my bike that low. Would I be able to raise it up a little?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 I can't tell you the physics behind it but when I started out I had the bike sitting up kind of high, almost like how it would sit with stock suspension on it but slightly lower. I rode it a few times and it didn't want to keep the front wheels down. Once I lowered the rear down and adjusted the front too, I started getting better, more consistent launches and it felt much more comfortable. This is just my experiences and what works for me, you can do whatever you feel is best for you. I was mainly suggesting that you get a set of adjustable struts to help decide what length shock you'll need to go with...that way you can play with different lengths/height and see what you like most. What kind of track are you setting this up for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUB Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 I can't tell you the physics behind it but when I started out I had the bike sitting up kind of high, almost like how it would sit with stock suspension on it but slightly lower. I rode it a few times and it didn't want to keep the front wheels down. Once I lowered the rear down and adjusted the front too, I started getting better, more consistent launches and it felt much more comfortable. This is just my experiences and what works for me, you can do whatever you feel is best for you. I was mainly suggesting that you get a set of adjustable struts to help decide what length shock you'll need to go with...that way you can play with different lengths/height and see what you like most. What kind of track are you setting this up for? do you think that if you were to raise your banshee back to stock height with the no link it would wheelie more that if you were to put your stock suspension back on?? also I ride all sand mostly drag but also play (tree shots, hill shooting, racing up the woops.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race-a-holic Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 do you think that if you were to raise your banshee back to stock height with the no link it would wheelie more that if you were to put your stock suspension back on?? also I ride all sand mostly drag but also play (tree shots, hill shooting, racing up the woops.) If you ride in alot of whoops,get the new marvin shaw hillshooter for the rear at least.I have one on mine.It soaks up bumps extremely well.The competition series is pretty stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 The competition series is pretty stiff. I thought they were adjustable via nitrogen pressures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race-a-holic Posted July 30, 2006 Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 I thought they were adjustable via nitrogen pressures? They are.Yarnell(marvin shaw) said the hillshooter was great for whoops. They were right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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