Stomp77 Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I finally got my hands on some shiny newish 14 inch heavy duty shocks. They have only 4.1 inchs' of travel, compared to the banshee's 9.1inchs, my buddy thinks they will be waaay to stiff. but then again they are double valved and rated for around 1400+ pounds! I figured the stock banshee shocks to be good for at least 700 pounds or so. The new shocks are in the mail and were practically a gift. Built by Progressive they are supposed to be nice and smooth on golf-carts and such. I will have them to put on next week but alas, i am not finished with everything else yet on my banshee so I will not be able to mount them. SO, we are left to argue and I am wondering if he is right and this is going to be fubar when assembled, I keep thinking of the things he was saying like, crazy stiff! and bouncy as hell! A sort of scary mental image keeps forming of a super mega-bounce! Comin off a sweet jump.... then, WHAM I do a napoleon into the nearest hillside and or onlooker. Unfortunately there is no sand here and i am stuck dodging trees and small woodland creatures. My other friends are of two minds also, #1-wow you got a great deal those are sweet. #2- duh! you are retarded and they are going to be waaaaaaay to stiff and or you will bottom out and explode the valving on the first jump. I do admit it, I really like soaring thru the air, thus the trashed stockers. but after riding said friends highly modified 400ex and then another guys yfz 450 back to back I was at the time positively sure that stiffer was-is better for Huge landings. Anything is going to be an improvement over my blown stockers I guess. A happy chance brought me these progressives for pennies and I am stoked and over-exited to have my second to last piece!!!!!!!!!! I have been slowly re-building Everything since I dunno fall of '03,. I really miss riding! ahhhh crap i'm wasted, & rambling, no comment necessary *) but, All comments very much appriciated! Those in favor of the mega bounce say: Aye! those in favor of the exploding valves and busted shocks say nay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BANSHEEMANIA Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 I think your in for a very fu*#ed up end to your day if you get much air with those shocks. They look sweet, but are gonna be way too stiff. Let us know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 those look identical to VT750 shocks. id steer very very clear. i dont care if brett king built them, they belong nowhere near a shee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsgetthisdone Posted August 24, 2006 Report Share Posted August 24, 2006 (edited) way too stiff and way too short on travel. if ur gonna be jumpin u should try to increase ur travel not decrease it. Edited August 30, 2006 by letsgetthisdone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 That's another vote on stiff as hell and you are going to die first time you jump it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase@miamiatv.com Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 if you want to sell them let me know shoot me a pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 Those would probably be great for duning (not jumping) and some drag racing. You're going to feel like you're on a pogo stick otherwise.... If you plan on jumping....4 inches? You kidding me? I don't care how stiff they are....you might as well have just put struts on it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoast Banshee Posted August 30, 2006 Report Share Posted August 30, 2006 The stiffer the shock is doesnt mean its better for jumping. Its all about valving and your compression adjustment if you have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted August 31, 2006 Report Share Posted August 31, 2006 have you checked clearances with the upper a-arm? they may not even fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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