raptor shock install pics

[Dune Surfer]

I installed a 01 raptor shock today, it went pretty smooth. The shock is about 3/4" shorter, other than that its sweet.

[Dune Surfer]

I think it looks good

[realbeef]

how does that 250 do on the sand? looks good

[klutchbuster250]

wut u do to make it fit?hows it ride?

[Dune Surfer]

The 250 does good in the sand. For my 13 year old daughter the power is fine. I have taken it out a couple of times and I could ride it, but I would go around the bigger dunes,
The shock was easy to install, I just added one washer and it was good to go

[tedwilley]

Are the mounting bolts the same diameter as stock?
How is the ride stiffness for your daughter?

[Dune Surfer]

The shock is about the same as stock, but not as springy. The stock shock is like a pogo stick. In the long run I will get a lighter spring.

[Honda10]

Is the raptor shock a good upgrade from stock, do u feel the difference?

[Dune Surfer]

The Craptor shockis a better shock, adjustable, preload,comp, and rebound. Its worth it.

[Honda10]

alright thanks, i think i will get one

[Honda10]

is there a difference between the raptor 660 and 700r rear shock?

[Honda10]

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[tedwilley]

The difference is the rezzie. 2001 has a remote rezzie, 2002+ has it built into the shock. The 2002+ doesn't fit into the upper mount because of the rezzie.
2001:
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z86/NotSoYoungAnymore/2001.jpg
2002+:
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z86/NotSoYoungAnymore/2002.jpg

[Honda10]

is the raptor shock any stiffer or is it flat out alot better than stock?

[Honda10]

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[tedwilley]

Based on what Dune Surfer has told me, the shock itself can be adjusted for a softer/stiffer ride, it is the spring rate that makes it end up feeling stiffer than stock.
But remember that it is the shock (hence its name) that actually absorbs the impacts. At slower speeds you will feel the spring more.

[Dune Surfer]

Sorry about the delay, been playing in Glamis. (love that place)
The shock is adjustable, that said it is not much softer than stock. The big advantage is it works better. The stock shock is like a pogo stick coming off a bump. The Raptor shock is a much higher quality shock.

[culichi]

can you use a stock lenght aftermarket raptor shock?

[Dune Surfer]

Originally posted by culichi
can you use a stock lenght aftermarket raptor shock?

yes 01 only

[stew2010]

if you got an 02' raptor shock couldnt you just mount it upsidedown with the rezzie facing the back???

[Honda10]

I am reciviving my raptor rear shock in 5-6 days and was wondering which screws ajust preload,comp, and rebound or how to aujust them?

[Honda10]

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[Dune Surfer]

Comp adjustment is on the ressy and rebound is on the bottom, preload is adjusted on the springs.

[Honda10]

is their like a screw you turn or something?

[Dune Surfer]

Originally posted by Honda10
is their like a screw you turn or something?

exactly

[Honda10]

ok, thanks