ToomeySheeLE Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Hey everyone, Just looking for some opinions on relatively cheap shock options. How would works dual rate No/res compare to YFZ shocks, obviously the YFZ shocks would be better suited for motocrossing where they would be less likely to fade. Also what in your opinion are the works triple rate no rezzys, like? anyone have them? and last but not least Works dual rate with rezzy VS YFZ, they would be quite comparable in my opinion, but i've never rode either, they just appear that way. These would be likely to go on +2+1 arms down the road, if YFZ's are the top pic they'd be going on arms that would be suitable and not rub, quicksand,sanddraggon etc. Thanks for any input, only care to know what you've guys with experience think. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 i have works trips WITH rez on front and works rez on rear... they are good shocks... and muich cheaper then elka fox axis and all the others brand that are charging 1200 bucks for shocks... polish had the dual rate no rez on his and he rode the shit out of his bike... never heard him complain about them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washburn Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Ive never had expirence with the YFZ shocks on a Banshee. I rode a YFZ and they were pretty nice but its hard for me to compare for the 20 minutes I did ride it compared to the countless hours Ive spent riding other peoples bikes with Works shocks. The Works definatly do the trick over stock anyday but compared to the Elkas and Axis they are really stiff shocks. They are not as plush but it costs alot more for that and if your duning unless all you do is travle over rough whoops sections the Works should do the trick. The Elka e36s non adjust non rezzie are moderatly priced. I can get them cheaper than any Elka shock I have seen on the internet thats for sure. Ill probably be getting them for this season untill I can come up with the money for the Elite PB36CR Rider hight adj. shocks. But I ride hard trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToomeySheeLE Posted February 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Thanks Guys, Cheapest I've seen the dual rate non rezzy works for is 329.99, probally cant go wrong with that. Anyone else have any opinions, or experience with either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I have a set of triple rate no rezzy for sale. IF you are intrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 The banshee shock is too short to fully accommodate a triple rate setup. Sacrifice: travel. Or maybe it was quad rate? Either way, I would look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaotik1 Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 The banshee shock is too short to fully accommodate a triple rate setup. Sacrifice: travel. Or maybe it was quad rate? Either way, I would look into it. I think it's the quad rates. I had these on my shee for maybe a year, and they worked awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeDan Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 (edited) I think it's the quad rates. I had these on my shee for maybe a year, and they worked awesome. some are trip some are quad.... i got my TCS's today and there dual rate...i called a was gonna bitch but i was told they arent long enough to have a trip rate setup other then that these shocks are kick ass!!! even though whole setup new fronts and converted dual rate rear stocker was $1230.00 well worth the investment IMO :thumbsup: Dan Edited February 8, 2007 by BansheeDan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy7398 Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 i killed two sets of stock shocks in two days at the track ( had one set bend in 90 deg angle and broke one in half on the second set) i bought a used set of works tripple rate with rezzs set up for a 160 lb trail riding off ebay and ran the piss off them at the track for going on two years now and never had a single problem, just think how great they would be if they were set up for my weight and riding style!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalinIt Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I have never ridden YFZ shocks on a Banshee, but I have spent a lot of time on a YFZ450. I personally think the YFZ450 shocks are way to stiff... mind you I only ride in the sand, so the YFZ shocks might be great for an MX track. I have a set of Works dual rate without the rezzies on the front with LSR +2 +1 arms, and I think they are great! I also have a dual rate TCS shock with rez on a +6 CFM swing arm, and it feels like a champ! It's all in what you do man! Just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBB Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I believe that for the money, you can't beat Works. I recommend them without hesitation, and yes they have sponsored me for the last two years, but I was running their stuff and very happy with it for several years before that. So I might be a little biased in opinion heh, but I can say for sure that they are great guys to deal with (Oscar in service hooked me up with several springs for free, Donna gave me sponsorship, etc.). I paid $345 for triple rates back in '01, I ran them hard (including desert races) and had them rebuilt and revalved last year; not becuase I broke 'em but because I wanted to get them a little stiffer and the front end a little higher for big whoops. While they were there I had them put on a pair of rezzys, and they set me up with some finned billet units that were used but looked perfect, for next to nothing. I'm more than happy with them, and hopefully soon I'll be upgrading to some of their custom fronts and getting a heart transplant done on the rear. Anyway my advice would be to get the Works, the best you can afford (another cool thing about 'em is you got lotsa options, from dual rate A-T Steelers up to Black Widows and Pro-G's). Nothing against Elka, Axis and the others, well except I wouldn't ever be able to buy their shit unless I sold a kidney, but if ya got the Works you can always either sell them and get close to what you paid for them, or upgrade them later (like triple rate springs or chrome springs or add rezzys or just revalve to suit you). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 I believe that for the money, you can't beat Works. I recommend them without hesitation, and yes they have sponsored me for the last two years, but I was running their stuff and very happy with it for several years before that. So I might be a little biased in opinion heh, but I can say for sure that they are great guys to deal with (Oscar in service hooked me up with several springs for free, Donna gave me sponsorship, etc.). I paid $345 for triple rates back in '01, I ran them hard (including desert races) and had them rebuilt and revalved last year; not becuase I broke 'em but because I wanted to get them a little stiffer and the front end a little higher for big whoops. While they were there I had them put on a pair of rezzys, and they set me up with some finned billet units that were used but looked perfect, for next to nothing. I'm more than happy with them, and hopefully soon I'll be upgrading to some of their custom fronts and getting a heart transplant done on the rear. Anyway my advice would be to get the Works, the best you can afford (another cool thing about 'em is you got lotsa options, from dual rate A-T Steelers up to Black Widows and Pro-G's). Nothing against Elka, Axis and the others, well except I wouldn't ever be able to buy their shit unless I sold a kidney, but if ya got the Works you can always either sell them and get close to what you paid for them, or upgrade them later (like triple rate springs or chrome springs or add rezzys or just revalve to suit you). This is excellent advice! IMO By the time you put the money into the YFZ shocks to make them ride well, you can have set of Works shocks that perform just as well. much sooner. As I have said in other threads, I only run YFZ shocks on the front of my bike because I got them for free, they work well, and I am a cheap and lazy bastard. YFZ shocks are pretty much ridiculously over priced these days as well. :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 YFZ shocks are pretty much ridiculously over priced these days as well. :thumbsup: I too got mine for free, brand new out of the box. Retail is ~$950.00 for the pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 LOL they're 950 new? That's more then aftermarket. How rediculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftdT4R Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 LOL they're 950 new? That's more then aftermarket. How rediculous. How much you think stock Banshee fronts go for new? More then Elka e36s last time I checked. I wonder if any fool ever bought stock banshee front shocks brand new from a dealer. :shoothead: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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