what do you guys run for a rear shock for mx?

[quader400]

what it says, just wondering what a good rear shock is for mx, and maybe a shock linkage combo. probably going to just get mine rebuilt, do they do the zps on the 450 rears like they do on the 400? thanks

[Architects]

derisi as well as a handful of others revalve/respring rear shocks

[allstock]

im using an axis/lone star

[d3ktrix]

I'm guna get my rear redone by GTT.
Already have LT motowoz on the front.

[pudamac12]

i got two of em with motowoz shocks on each and one has a elka single linkage which is going to have the new motowoz linkage on it when it is all done and the other one i have a stock linkage and a motowoz rear shock on it

[rollie]

im gettin a new link and gettin the stock shock rebuilt, i think its gonna work well

[quader400]

do they do the dual rate rears on the 450's, doesn any one run LT rear shocks for mx?

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by quader400
do they do the dual rate rears on the 450's, doesn any one run LT rear shocks for mx?

I've ridden on an elka long travel rear end with lonestar outlaw setup. I like my GT Thunder rebuild and link better:o

[rollie]

Originally posted by quader400
do they do the dual rate rears on the 450's, doesn any one run LT rear shocks for mx?

yeah Derisi,GTThunder and C&D all do dual rate ZPS rears i beileve, Derisi and GT use new links, C&D says it doesnt really need a new link, all 3 companys are exellent choices

[IMSROLL450R]

What is beneficial about changing the linkage??????? just wondering because I have thought about a better rear shock setup.

[eganracing]

Originally posted by quader400
do they do the dual rate rears on the 450's, doesn any one run LT rear shocks for mx?


i run an elka dual rate long travel setup with elkas dual link. i love my setup but it is a pain to set it up to your liking because of all the adjustments.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by IMSROLL450R
What is beneficial about changing the linkage??????? just wondering because I have thought about a better rear shock setup.

Lower ride height/more travel and a different progression rate on the shock. The shock has to be built for the link as well.

Are you missing your helmet in your avatar???:rolleyes:

[MX MaNiAc 06]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
I've ridden on an elka long travel rear end with lonestar outlaw setup. I like my GT Thunder rebuild and link better:o

Why is that?

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by MX MaNiAc 06
Why is that?

Because it rides nicer. Soaks up small stuff and big stuff. The elka was very close as far as ride goes, they really weren't that much different, however I paid $250 for my Gt Thunder setup and the elka setup was pushing $2000.

[IMSROLL450R]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Lower ride height/more travel and a different progression rate on the shock. The shock has to be built for the link as well.

Are you missing your helmet in your avatar???:rolleyes:


I just noticed that I will get that changed sorry. That was the day I got the bike so I liked that pic but it is setting a bad example I do not ride without a helmet.

[ss440ex]

We have a revalve/respring rear from Johnny @ jh racing and have been very happy!

With his linkage it is plush with the extra travel we were after.:)