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dannyboy20
10-11-2003, 07:45 PM
Im wondering the advantages to aftermarket shocks and whats a decent pair to get for my 400. I dont know much about them just that some are damm expensive.
Narly R
10-11-2003, 07:47 PM
Elka Quadrate Elites, Axis, PEP,.......... need WAY more info
Toadz400
10-11-2003, 07:54 PM
Originally posted by dannyboy20
Im wondering the advantages to aftermarket shocks

pretty much everything about them is an advantage, increases travel, better handling, way better feeling on jumps, and what-not.
dannyboy20
10-11-2003, 08:10 PM
so what does a decent pair go for . I mostly just trail ride and want a smoother ride
JOEX
10-11-2003, 08:31 PM
Works w/o rezzies run about $300-350 I think. With rezzies they are $475-500.

They are supposed to way better than stock but are at the bottom for aftermarket shocks.

I was going to get them but found a deal on PEPs:D

You can find used shocks all the time but the trick is finding them set up your weight and set up/. IMO it is not worth buying used shocks unless they are alredy set up for you.

Joe
dannyboy20
10-11-2003, 08:41 PM
whats the purpose of rezzies ?
JOEX
10-11-2003, 08:49 PM
Originally posted by dannyboy20
whats the purpose of rezzies ?
They hold more oil to keep the shock running cooler which cuts down on shock fade. Don't ask me to explain what shock fade is:p I can't. And they prolong the life of the shock.

They probably wont be neccessary for your application but if you have the money get them.

Joe
dannyboy20
10-12-2003, 07:32 AM
so if i went with a pair of works i will notice a difference even though they are not that high end.
honda250xrider
10-12-2003, 07:41 AM
you will notice a good difference in the way they compare to your stock shocks
dannyboy20
10-12-2003, 07:45 AM
are they adjustable like the stock ?
cdalejef
10-12-2003, 07:56 AM
Originally posted by JOEX
They hold more oil to keep the shock running cooler which cuts down on shock fade. Don't ask me to explain what shock fade is:p I can't. And they prolong the life of the shock.

They probably wont be neccessary for your application but if you have the money get them.

Joe They also house nitrogen to charge the shock and keep the oil cool!

The basic Works Steelers are preload adjustable but much more range of adjustment than the stock shocks 5 way adjustment. You can also add rezzy's to them later if you feel that you need too.
dannyboy20
10-12-2003, 08:03 AM
great thanks for the info :macho
dannyboy20
10-12-2003, 08:05 AM
what do Elkas go for ?
cdalejef
10-12-2003, 08:27 AM
For fronts, they start around $500 and go up from there depending on the options that you want.
westcoastmxer
10-12-2003, 10:52 AM
u dont need anymore than works steelers w/o rezzies if ur just ridin in the woods!
Doibugu2
10-12-2003, 11:12 AM
Originally posted by westcoastmxer
u dont need anymore than works steelers w/o rezzies if ur just ridin in the woods!


You mean if you casually ride in the woods. If you plan on racing in the woods, some of the more expensive brands are worth the extra money.

But any aftermarket shock will be significantly better than your stockers.
dannyboy20
10-12-2003, 11:14 AM
no racing for me. I just want a smoother ride instead of getting thrown all over the place.
dannyboy20
10-12-2003, 11:19 AM
whats the works with +2 ? What does that mean. Im looking a rockymountainatv.com
Out_Sider
10-12-2003, 11:40 AM
works with +2 are for use with +2 a arms...im guessing u have stock suspension all around...dont get works +2s.....get basic works for stock width
dannyboy20
10-12-2003, 11:43 AM
ok thanks for the info