what weight are 450r shocks setup for?

[accorracer]

what weight are stock 450r shocks setup for?

just trying to see how much difference a revalve will do for me, i weigh 170 and probably 175 with all of my riding gear on

[quad2xtreme]

A revalve will make some difference but changing the springs will help even more. I was 215 lbs when got my 2006 and the fronts were stiff even for the track.

My wife just got a 2008 for the trails and they are way too stiff. I am 188 lbs right now. I just sent all 3 shocks to Colby at C&D to have them modified and revalved. The rear will be a single spring with a Lonestar shock linkage. The fronts will be a dual spring setup. They are getting revalved for XC and a 120 lb rider so I will be SOL for riding her quad. :ermm: I am stuck on the 400ex for the trails which was okay before I road the 450r in the trails.

[Derrick Adams]

I believe I read on GT thunders website that the 2006 and up are set up for 225lb riders.

Not 100% on that, but it sure feels like it!

04 and 05 had a lighter spring weight so if the 06 and up are 225LBS then I would assume the 04 - 05 are maybe 200LBS? I would like to know as well what they are setup for. The 05 I have arent bad at all but they could be more plush which is where the revalve and respring comes into play.

[BlaineKaiser450]

i dont really see how ytou guys think the stockers are so stiff. I weigh 120-130ish and i was bottoming quite a bit

[quad2xtreme]

Originally posted by accorracer
what weight are stock 450r shocks setup for?

just trying to see how much difference a revalve will do for me, i weigh 170 and probably 175 with all of my riding gear on

You better put all your stuff on and weigh yourself. Think about it...your helmet is at least 3 lbs (if it is carbon fiber) then add your goggles, boots, socks, gloves, chest protector, pants, underwear, and jersey. This has to be about 12-15 lbs...boots aren't light...then account for knee protection, kidney belt, and Leatt if you wear them.

/jon

[maddmatt02]

maybe his 170 isnt right out of the shower, maybe it was with jeans and a shirt and shoes...

and becaue underwear would be both, my jeans weigh more than my riding pants do, shirt/jersey. boots more than shoes though, and of course helmet and everything. but also, what gear is he talkign about, when Im in the dunes I wear my riding pants, helmet/goggles and gloves it all. only wore the chest protector when racing.

[bluebaron]

I weight around 265, I am surprised how much I can throw at them. But they can only handle so much, I am starting to bottom out on some of the bigger jumps, and that just hitting the take-off. I think it's time for some suspension!.