Front shock advice

[budman1]

Hello everyone,

I have an 07 400ex. I like to jump and trail ride. I weight about 185 w/ gear. I'm looking at a set of 450r shocks as a much needed upgrade for the front shocks.

My question is what should I buy if my budget is around $450? If I got the 450r shocks, I would just bolt them on the bike. Or should I look at a pair of Works AT Triple Rate Steelers (no RezzY) for about $415? Need some opinions.

Thanks everyone!!

[duffman1483]

I never rode 450r shocks, but I can tell you about works shocks. I had at triple rates w/ rezzies, never even had to adjust them after initial setup. They worked great, I loved them and was thinking of going back and getting newer ones til I got a good deal on elka's. The works steelers everyone is gonna knock I'm sure but I enjoyed them and I know a lot of people are very happy with the 450r shocks too. In the end I think either one would make you happy as stock suspension sucks!

[Duke Nukem]

450R fronts are not that great unless you get them revalved or resprung because of the harsh ride. Works shocks will be smoother but still will bottom on big jumps. I have the 450 fronts and they work great for me cause I weigh w/ gear about 250lbs. So it takes most of the harshness out. I can bottom the 450 shocks but they won't toss me over the bars like the Works would. My advice would be to get the 450 shocks & get them revalved.

[budman1]

thanks. my main objective is to stop bottoming out on big jumps. I believe (from all the reviews), the 450r shocks will address this issue.

Thanks again

[Ruby Soho]

get the 450 shocks then. i way 145, and have them on my ex, they're stock. and jumps i would case the chit out of on the track i can now land clean and ride away fine.

[REPOMAN]

i have aset of 450r shocks for sale like new.

[REDRIDDER]

get the 450r stock shocks cheap as possibly and then get the dual rate 450r spring kit from GT Thunder, this should make a decent set up for under $450 bucks.