ThE_BaNsHeE_mAn88 Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 ok im putting yfz a arms on my bike and i dont like how low they sit with the yfz shocks on it too. i am going to use a set of my frineds z400 shocks till i can get some other shocks and they are 17" eye to eye or something like that and i was woundering if i would have any problems, the reason y im asking the lenght of LT banshee shocks is because i think there like 16 or something like that and i know the z400 shocks fit in the shock mounts so i was going to go out and buy standerd travel Z shocks to save from getting LT shocks, do any of you guys see any problems with this set up? let me know what the lenght is and if you guys think i will have any problems doing this thanks guys! Derick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trick2stroke Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 The valving and shit will be off if you by shocks made for another bike, length isn't the only varying factor. If you're buying new just have them make you some custom shocks. Call 'em up and the company will work with you to determine all the different factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThE_BaNsHeE_mAn88 Posted March 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 well if i got standard travle z400 shocks for +2 a arms then the valveing wouldnt matter because the valveing is for the a arm width and rider weight not what kind of bike its for ,so i could get some elkas for a z for $800 compaired to 1000 for longtravle banshee shocks. Derick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jackson Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 im sure they take into account the suspension geometry of the bike, the weight of the bike its goin on, ect ect, i wouldnt order z400 shocks and somehow think just because they are the right lenght that they will be setup correctly for a +2 banshee long travel front end.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Get the right length shock, make sure it fits into your frame and A-arm mounts and then get the shocks re-valved for you and your bike. It doesnt matter what make or model you pull the shocks from, as long as they are the right lenght and they fit your frame&arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STINKYDELUXE Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 how high does yours sit with yfz 450 shocks on it? im in the same boat. you can see how low mine sits with stock banshee shocks on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trav-99 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 you may need revalved, and new spring rate? by spacing wheels outward, +2,+3 what ever, and also long travel a-arms sometimes change shock angle and leverage ratio making shocks feel softer, bottom out easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skidmark Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 just top out your arms and measure a little shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FelixTheCat Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 My YFZ front suspension including the YFZ spindle assemblies measured a tad over 17.5" fully extended. I used a set of Elka Long travel dune addition shocks I had leftover from my LT500...which measured 17.5" eye to eye...to say the least...it handles great... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 For what its worth..... Yamaha and Honda shocks have the same thickness bottom shock mount, but the Honda shocks are thinner on the top mount compared to a Yamaha shock. Elka shocks use removable bushings in the top mounts of thier shocks so you can use the bushings for a Yamaha quad or remove the bushings and the shocks should fit in a Honda frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThE_BaNsHeE_mAn88 Posted March 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 well i have stock z400 shocks im going to put on it nowe and i will ave money for some elkas the moral of the storie is im a cheap ass lol and i want to go with the cheapest way out , that and i have to head out to college soon so i cant afford 1000 shocks but thats my idea and thatnks for the input guys Derick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meat Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 Honda and suzuki z400 shocks are interchangable with no modification to the upper shock mount. So If your going to put them on a Yamaha, I'm thinking they are going to be too thick to fit in your upper shock mounts on your frame. Let us know if they bolt up or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThE_BaNsHeE_mAn88 Posted March 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 well the stock z400 shocks bolt right in the yfz a arms so im guessing they will fit in the upper shock mounts. Derick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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