Justintoxicated Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 (edited) When I stopped by Alba at the Sand Sports Super show they were sporting the new banshee rear shock linkage and I must say it looked sweet. http://www.elkasuspension.com/atv/linkages.html I'm not sure if it is what I'm looking for but it is supposed to add some travel as long as you buy it with their shock designed to go with it. it was ridiculouly expensive though like $1500 bones or some shit... But anyways I'd honestly rather pay the cash for some real quality than end up on a stretcher in a gurney again. I know I posted about this before but I must say it is a real disapointment that a rear should would deteriorate to this level after about 1.5 seasons on it. Unlike some people I don't get to ride often and having to pay to rebuild my shocks once a year does not really seem worth while for how much I get to ride. Plus I don't think I should have to increase the dampening every time I go for a ride (it is maxed out at this point right now) I mean what is it like a couple bucks every time I hit a whoop and go off a jump? Anyways, my rear shock is needing to be rebuilt and I was thinking about trying percision conceptz this time around, as I would feel really burt if I sent it back to TCS and the damn thing wore out this fast again. After the ambulence ride I guess you could say I'm not very forgiving... But if it's money well spent I'm thinking I would rather go with the ultimate suspension and live with my shitty rear shock right now for a bit longer (Just won't ride hard in the meantime I guess) and avoid the hospital in the future. Edited September 23, 2006 by Justintoxicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmcbanshee Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 One of my friend work for Elka, it does all the protoypes.It said to me that these new link are great.1500$ with the shocks sounds good ,I paid my rear Elka shock 1000$,you said that your rear shock is needing to be rebuilt. I think that this rear setup would be an excellent choice for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 So it requires a longer travel shock for use with their linkage set-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Does anyone have a picture of the actual linkage? :baseball_original: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted September 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 (edited) So it requires a longer travel shock for use with their linkage set-up? If you want to sit at the stock ride height I believe so. You would gain another 2.75 inches of travel I think. But It would be cool if someone could verify this ! Edited September 23, 2006 by Justintoxicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshtruction Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 anyone have any more to add to this? I am curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I need to see pictures dammit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98bonerSTOCKshee Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I need to see pictures dammit! check the link in the first post GEEZ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) check the link in the first post GEEZ! I'm pretty sure that is not a Banshee. Maybe it is just the awingarm and plastic that are throwing me off. :baseball_innocent: Edited September 28, 2006 by FireHead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98bonerSTOCKshee Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 I'm pretty sure that is not a Banshee. Maybe it is just the awingarm and plastic that are throwing me off. :baseball_innocent: oh my bad, you asked for pictures.. No that isn't a shee at least not the stock swinger.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 no the stock shock either. thats a newer fork type mount. regardless, for 1500 bones that link better be milled out of Ti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txblueshee Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 no the stock shock either. thats a newer fork type mount. regardless, for 1500 bones that link better be milled out of Ti. .... and blessed by the dali lama himself.... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 .... and blessed by the dali lama himself.... Mike I would settle for a free hooker or possibly a yo-yo. :ninja: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted September 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 (edited) I would settle for a free hooker or possibly a yo-yo. :ninja: I don't remember the exact price, but ~$1500 also included the rear shock...I'm probably jsut going to have my shock re-valved again for now untill I get my cub which might call for a longer swingarm. Edited September 30, 2006 by Justintoxicated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 justin learn how to do it yourself man. after the first teare down its super simple. i could walk you through it. the only thing you need is a way to remove the spring, which can be accomplished very crudely if need be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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