How can I tell if my shocks are Dune or MX type?

[jayzx10r]

My Banshee came with Axis shocks on Lonestar Racing +2+1s and a Lonestar +2 swingarm. How can I tell if they are valved for duning or MX/Cross Country use? Are they softer if they are set up for the sand? If they are valved for sand, would riding in the dirt be a bad idea? Would the swingarm be OK in the dirt? I have not set the sag yet, but the rear is near topped out, the fronts sag a bit at rest. I was told the shocks were set up for a 185 pound rider...perfect for me!! Appreciate your insight.

Thanks, Jay from SanD

[letsgetthisdone]

Whatever they are valved for they will prolly be fine for all around riding. Just don't go flat-out thru the first whoop section you see. Get a feel for the suspension and go faster everytime until you reach the limit of your skills or it starts to bottom heavily and buck. As for sag figure out your total suspension travel by removing the springs from the shocks and stroking the suspension. And then set that sag at 25%-30% (this will you give you 70%-75% droop and 25%-30% compression travel when you ares on the bike traveling on smooth level ground) of your total travel with you sitting on the bike (make sure you put your springs back on ). Hope i didn't make you feel like a 6 year old by over explaining anything. :thumbsup:

 

EDIT: Very nice shee btw.

Edited January 27, 2007 by letsgetthisdone

[racer]

What's the difference anyways? Whether I'm on a track or sand I still hit jumps, hard turns, whoops, and the occasional G-out. As long as they are for someone of reasonably close weight and riding ability, you should be OK.