My new front shocks!(pics)

[darkstar]

i got this shocks of ebay for 138.00. they are of a 400ex.

[darkstar]

so any one think it was a good deal or did i get ripped.

[jak1389]

post up some pics when you put them on your quad, and how it rides.

[jak1389]

it seems like you got a good deal on them. how old are they and do they need to be rebuilt?

[darkstar]

Do you think they will work ok becasue they are of a banshee?

[darkstar]

no everything on them is good and they a valved for my weight. i think the shocks are 1year old but no older.

[jak1389]

the only way to see if they work is to go out and try it. i dont they will mount right up, but you never know.

[nosliw]

Originally posted by darkstar
Do you think they will work ok becasue they are of a banshee?

you mean you bought them not even knowing if they would work?

jeff is going to **** if he see's this :p

[darkstar]

yea i did buy it not knowing if it was going to work but it will work becasue will make it but will it bolt right up?

[400exredrider]

Originally posted by nosliw
you mean you bought them not even knowing if they would work?

jeff is going to **** if he see's this :p

haha no kiddin, he stresses this more than anyone, and its good that he does but i think he needs to get it out more....

[darkstar]

will they bolt right up?

[FoxRacing81]

Originally posted by darkstar
will they bolt right up?

Why would you buy shocks for a Banshee when you have your 400ex?

No one usually does that, so go find out yourself!

Even if they do bolt on though, they won't function anywhere near as good as 400ex works would. Maybe if you got them rebuilt for a 400ex they'd work better.

[darkstar]

400ex works shocks go for so much more and the only ones i could of got were none adjustable. so i think i did the best thing.And they are better then stock

[FoxRacing81]

Originally posted by darkstar
400ex works shocks go for so much more and the only ones i could of got were none adjustable. so i think i did the best thing.And they are better then stock

Did you know using the wrong shocks can lead to premature wear of parts such as a arm balljoints?

Atleast try to have them rebuilt for a 400ex before you use them.

[darkstar]

How do i go to to get them rebuilt? the only reson i got them of a banshee isbecasue they are cheaper and i dont have alot of money.

[400exredrider]

well by buying banshee shocks for a 400ex you will end up costing yourself more in the long run anyway.... id try to sell them and get a set of 400ex works.

[darkstar]

peopel do thing like this all the time taking shocks from other bikes like people taking yfz shocks and puting them on a 400ex or a 450r, alot of people do that or taking shocks form the kfx400 or z400 and puting them on a 400. Alot of people take shocks from alot of diffrent bikes and they work great so dont give me **** about geting works shocks of a banshee.

[jesshamner]

I hate to be negative but really doubt that they will be a good alternative to stock. They may be valved for your weight but the geometry is different. Depending on the shock angle of the banshee, you could be increasing or decreasing the leverage of the a arm. Meaning, you will change the valve weight. Also, I believe that the banshee has a shorter shock stroke length than the 400ex. If you increase the valve weight and shorten the stroke length, you're going to be riding on the bottom of the shock a lot. Now, on another note, if you plan on racing flat track, have fun! They should work ok doing that.

[FoxRacing81]

Originally posted by darkstar
peopel do thing like this all the time taking shocks from other bikes like people taking yfz shocks and puting them on a 400ex or a 450r, alot of people do that or taking shocks form the kfx400 or z400 and puting them on a 400. Alot of people take shocks from alot of diffrent bikes and they work great so dont give me **** about geting works shocks of a banshee.

Dude, why are you getting mad about this? That is different because most people get them revalved. The Z/KFX Shocks might not need to be revalved since they are so close to a 400ex in a way....(they use the same exact rear shock)...

Don't come crying when you snap a balljoint after landing a jump with them on...

You've been warned.

-Justin

[darkstar]

I will be racing MX and the shocks will work great.i will post pics when i have them on.

[jesshamner]

Oh no! You're going to break something or even worse, you are going to break yourself. That is really not a good idea. If they do happen to be the same length as the 400ex shocks and have the same stroke length, you can have them rebuilt specifically for you. I highly doubt that they are the least bit close.

[FoxRacing81]

Originally posted by darkstar
I will be racing MX and the shocks will work great.i will post pics when i have them on.

Glad to hear that....but if your so sure they'll work so good, why did you make a post asking if they'd work okay?

Not trying to be a dick man, just trying to give people the best advice....but no one can make the decision...only you...

-Justin

[darkstar]

i am just going to put it like this. " I will see how they are when i get them becasue they are already paid for"

[darkstar]

And one more thing banshee shocks are 14"inch and 400ex shocks are 16" so i am screwed

You are an idiot:rolleyes: :eek2:

[jesshamner]

Originally posted by BrD MaN
You are an idiot:rolleyes: :eek2:


Easy there big fella. No sense in putting the guy down.

I'm not putting him down lol. Im just saying the truth:devil:

[darkstar]

this was my other choose in shock.

[jesshamner]

Originally posted by BrD MaN
I'm not putting him down lol. Im just saying the truth:devil:

Ok...then don't tell the truf. You shouldn't be so rude.

[jesshamner]

What are those other shocks? TCS?

[darkstar]

i didnt want those shocks becasue you cant adj them

It should be common sense you shouldnt buy banshee parts for a 400ex. They are too tottaly diffrent bikes in every aspect.

[darkstar]

the guy said they are some kind of works shock.

[400exredrider]

They are on Ebay and they are actually for a 400ex so them would have been a better choice, them are the exact same series of works shocks... both have the same features but the different colored springs, AND they are for 400ex not banshee.... have fun.. were just trying to help you out...

[400exredrider]

ill take that back, they arent the exact same series but neither one of them are adjustable...

[darkstar]

you cant adjust those

[darkstar]

yea they are the banshee shocks are, you can see the threads

[400exredrider]

nope.... sorry... not adjustable at all.... no rezzies, so no compression, definatly not rebound adjustable, and they are not Works A-T Steeler w/ARS which would be ride height...

:( damn that sucks for you darkstar:( better luck next time around

[darkstar]

hey, they dont have to have rezzy to be adjustable.

[darkstar]

the stock 400ex shocks are adjustable.

[400exredrider]

Them arent adjustable either....... they have to have rezzies to be compression adjustable,.... works A-T series dont have any kind of rebound adjust and the only set of A-Ts taht are ride height are the ARS,,,,, and them or not ARS.... that eliminates your 3 basic shock adjustments... sorry bud

[400exredrider]

Originally posted by darkstar
the stock 400ex shocks are adjustable.

yup, but them works arent....

[darkstar]

no way and i can get those shocks for 150

[darkstar]

so i should buy the ones that are red and black then?

[400exredrider]

both of them that you shown were 400ex works, off of Ebay, i looked for you.... none of them sofar that you have shown are adjustable... not adjustable+banshee shocks+shorter+different geometry+different stroke points= Not good....

[400exredrider]

any works shocks that are for a 400ex are going to be better for your 400ex than banshee works..

[darkstar]

hey i am goig to talk to the guy that i won the bid from and tell him what is up so i can get those other shocks.

[darkstar]

becasue i can also get those shocks cheaper

[darkstar]

and thanks for your help i f**ked up big time

[jesshamner]

No prob dude, but next time come to us before you bid. Always glad to help you out.

[darkstar]

the guy said he does care but he will just re post them and i got the other shocks that are for a 400ex.

[jesshamner]

Ok...now you're on the right track. Even if they aren't adjustable, they are going to be 10x better than the stock shocks and 50x better than banshee shocks.

[Blastermax]

Good thinking man posting here, well at least you know now huh? Thats how alot of people learn things with quads, when they fu** up...:ermm:

[murrays400ex]

eeeewwwww...................gag me with a rag u got ripped off or u got those out of a garbage can. at least revalve them and poutercoat the springs

[darkstar]

hey, you you would read all the post you woulk see what went on.I did get the ones in the frist pics i am getting this.


read before you post.

[MadMax27]

Hey, if you get stuck with those banshee shocks, lemme know. Ill throw em on my Bro's Blaster. Their great on Blasters, not 4-hundys. Anyways, good luck with getting the right shocks...

[vinson581]

those shocks dont look like works or TCS they look like progressives with tripple rate springs..... good luck getting you correct shocks, let us know how it works out!

v581

[400exredrider]

i found it odd too, but progressive dont offer rezzies.... the auction says they are works..

how cute! now stop bragging about the ****ers and go use them.

[brian250racer]

Just some FYI here: I had a set of triple rate Banshee works sitting around. Put them on the 400ex to see what it would do, and it sits about like it's set up for flattrack.... frame was about 4 inches off the ground..

[jesshamner]

Any updates on how they work?

[darkstar]

ok tis are the shocks the i have got. the final deal tis are going on my bike.

this are alot nicer then those other shocks i was looking at and i got out of those deals with no bad feed back and i gave them good feed back for being so understanding.

[darkstar]

i will have pics up next week with them and this are hte a arms that i a geting i am only paying 250 for this and there +2

[jak1389]

looks like a nice quad. you should put something where the lights go so its not a open hole.;)

[brian250racer]

Originally posted by jesshamner
Any updates on how they work?


I don't know if you were asking me or darkstar, with this?
I wouldn't even consider riding it like that. 400ex shocks are set to bottom out before the frame. I think the Banshee shock would just plow the frame into the ground....

[darkstar]

I NO LONGER HAVE THE BAMSHEE SHOCKS SO STOP POSTING ABOUT THEM.

READ BEFOR POSTING

[brian250racer]

Get over yourself man, Other people might be trying the same dumb idea. Better read it won't work here rather than buy them and find out the hard way.........Don't ya think????