rear shocks

[eganracing]

ive been looking into getting a new rear shock but idont know what i want. i know i dont want a revalve. i race mx. i saw an ad in a magazine advertising the new axis titanium shock for 1325, which is pricey but if its a good shock i can save up. i was also lookin at the elka rear shock. i know i should probaly get a new rear linkage but i dont want to buy something that is going to make my frame drag on the ground on landings. what do u guys suggest i get for mx racing?

[fandl450r]

I race MX, and I run an Axis single rate rear shock with a GT Thunder Linkage, works awesome. I have the titanium piggyback fronts as well. The titanium is not necessary but does look pretty sweet ;)

[kirtob]

I have a axis rear comp & rebound adjust w/ gt thunder mx link I need to get rid of if your interested. 1 race on it. 210 lb. B rider setup. Purchase it from Laz about a month ago. Yes it does have a rebound adjuster. $900 shipped

Also have axis fronts off of gibson lt front end w/ gibson red billet clamps and quad tech cf guards. $1200 shipped. 3 races on them.

All like brand new.
All off 05 trx450.

[eganracing]

Originally posted by fandl450r
I race MX, and I run an Axis single rate rear shock with a GT Thunder Linkage, works awesome. I have the titanium piggyback fronts as well. The titanium is not necessary but does look pretty sweet ;)

y do u think it is unecessary?

[eganracing]

Originally posted by kirtob
I have a axis rear comp & rebound adjust w/ gt thunder mx link I need to get rid of if your interested. 1 race on it. 210 lb. B rider setup. Purchase it from Laz about a month ago. Yes it does have a rebound adjuster. $900 shipped

Also have axis fronts off of gibson lt front end w/ gibson red billet clamps and quad tech cf guards. $1200 shipped. 3 races on them.

All like brand new.
All off 05 trx450.

y r u selling them? will the 05 shocks work with the 06 probarly? and where r u located in california?

[fandl450r]

Originally posted by eganracing
y do u think it is unecessary?

Because for one it's a very expensive option and second you don't need titanium. The steel springs work fine.

[400exrider707]

I have the GT Thunder rebuild and MX linkage on my 05 and IMHO it rides nicer than my buddies 05 with elka long travel with the lonestar outlaw setup. Maybe his just isn't setup very good, I feel it rides nicer, he wont admit it though because of all the coin he's dropped on it, but 2 of my other buddies who are neutral on the situation agree with me.

[ckasper18]

The dual linkage long travel elka is my choice very forgiving .

[gibson400ex]

i would invest in the pep zps rear, big bottles

or

the new ohlin's piggyback's

[KRMit]

I can't give much comparison but my PEP big bottle with Baldwin linkage works excellent.

Elka gets my vote

[xsr_racing28c]

I run a Custom Axis single rate with Eibach spring and its preload, compression and rebound adjustable... I love the shock, i just need to get it re-valved for my weight... i run TT by the way..

[DJJ450r]

I have the GTT linkage with stock revalve and I love it but I will soon be getting an axis single rate. Two of my friends run axis and they are nice. One has GTT linkage with single rate and the other has ars-fx dual rate LT and they are both nice setups:macho

[tfuchs]

Originally posted by gibson400ex


the new ohlin's piggyback's


OHLINS all the way

[jkirk141]

custom axis and gt link

[eganracing]

sorry to bring this thread back but does a 05 shock work on a 06? i know the linkage isnt right. if it does work would i have to get it revalved?

[yamablaster24]

you need link and shock for 06, i prefer Gt thunder revalve for bang for the buck,

[STR330R]

I have been thinking about getting the gt thunder revalve/resprung/w rear linkage combo. I ride dunes and trails. IS this the combo i should go with??

[DirtDevilBT]

Originally posted by STR330R
I have been thinking about getting the gt thunder revalve/resprung/w rear linkage combo. I ride dunes and trails. IS this the combo i should go with??

If the stock travel is good enough for you than sure, everyone raves about the set up u describe but if you need more travel for sky high dune jumpin or mx I would think a long travel shock would be better.

Looking to go Elka LT with dual link

Have Elka Elite with single link.

[STR330R]

Thanks for the input DirtDevilBT. THe stock travel is probably good enough for what i do..

[DOHC]

PEP!

[DirtDevilBT]

Originally posted by STR330R
Thanks for the input DirtDevilBT. THe stock travel is probably good enough for what i do..

Go with the dual rate and re-valve of your stocker and linkage, should be set. With my dual rate Elka the difference in smoothness was wonderful, ESPECIALLY when the sand gets choppy or trails are rutted.

[STR330R]

That is pretty much the reason i want it is because i tired of get bounced around all the time..

[xsr_racing28c]

Here is one of my rear end.. Axis Single Rate fully adj, and i run the Elka mx link.. feels good to me..