BigRedRyder
06-10-2006, 08:13 AM
I see a lot of discussion/questions about getting rid of the OEM non-adjustable shocks (like on my Rubicon) and many posters are expressing how expensive replacements can be. No argument there, for sure. My brother just spent over $500 for his replacements, and didn't spend near what others have paid.
That got me thinking about using motorcycle shocks on an atv. Wouldn't ya think most manufactures would look at what's 'in house' before designing a totally brand new shock for an atv?
Now I'm wondering if there is chance that a company building atvs needing a set of shocks, would look close to home first.
Just maybe, they could use an in-house motorcycle shock, change the part number, cosmetics, and then add bucks to the unit to make more profit.
I know there are countless shocks made for all the different motorcycles out there, and I wouldn't put it past any profit-oriented company to be doing just that. They really wouldn't need to re-invent the wheel, so to speak.
Anybody out there checking the technical specs on OEM shocks and comparing them across the board??
That got me thinking about using motorcycle shocks on an atv. Wouldn't ya think most manufactures would look at what's 'in house' before designing a totally brand new shock for an atv?
Now I'm wondering if there is chance that a company building atvs needing a set of shocks, would look close to home first.
Just maybe, they could use an in-house motorcycle shock, change the part number, cosmetics, and then add bucks to the unit to make more profit.
I know there are countless shocks made for all the different motorcycles out there, and I wouldn't put it past any profit-oriented company to be doing just that. They really wouldn't need to re-invent the wheel, so to speak.
Anybody out there checking the technical specs on OEM shocks and comparing them across the board??