mx shock ideas

[Blitz12]

Hey im just looking at getting into doing some mx riding down at a local track and i understand that stock suspension probably wont hold up to well to all the jumps and was wondering what shock set up you would recommend.

 

[jus_me]

Hmmmmm ... lol I'm only laughing because right before your post another member said the sake thing I'm going to say. This subject is beat to heck but what most will ask as well as myself is ,what is your budget??? Read through the forum you will get many many options.. For a cheaper rear a 400 is a good up grade. As far as front I'll leave that to whoever has upgraded as I'm still looking for a steal.. but i know what direction I'm heading in..

 

[jus_me]

Ohh and welcome to the forum. Many good things and even better people on here...

 

[Blitz12]

Thanks just wondering is there any modification neede to install the 400ex shock or can you basically just put it on?

 

[Herpderplol]

You will need some bushing made by KOR http://kenoconnorracing.com/400EX Shock on a Blaster.html

The bolts dont match up perfectly, so it requires those and thats it...

If you got the money right now, get these shocks... One good deal, even if they need to be rebuilt I:I
Yamaha Blaster Rear Elka Shock 15 1 2 MX TT XC | eBay
Yamaha Blaster Banshee Raptor 14 1 2 Elka Front Shocks Suspension | eBay

 

[PRChrist]

Welcome to BF...and yeah if you got money go for the elka shocks !!

 

[Blitz12]

I've seen some posts about "works" shocks are they any good also I saw a post about fox sleds ?

 

[Herpderplol]

Elkas are way better than works.
Forget the sled shocks, they arnt made for a quad.

Get those elkas if you got the money....

Most people run works because of prices, but those elkas are cheap, im suprised someone else hasnt bought them yet...

 

[PRChrist]

I have never seen a blaster with fox shocks...but there are great on the raptor 700 why not on the blaster to. Do they even come for blaster???

 

[Blitz12]

Thanks everybody ouve been a big help but one more question what is the exact name of the Kor bushings that I would need to but for the 400ex rear shock ?

 

[Blaaster]

400ex rear shock bushings.

 

[Herpderplol]

The link to them i posted above I:I

 

[PRChrist]

These are the KOR bushings.
400 EX bushings

 

[Blitz12]

Thanks for all the help guys

 

[jus_me]

There's a 400 rear shock on e bay right now for pretty cheap.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=181152611066&index=12&nav=SEARCH&nid=24796372361

 

[Blitz12]

Just picked up a used 400ex rear shock for $34.00 shipped (shipping was freakin $20) now for the front end lol thanks for all your help and opinions

 

[jus_me]

Just picked up a used 400ex rear shock for $34.00 shipped (shipping was freakin $20) now for the front end lol thanks for all your help and opinions

Lol if it was the one with the shock cover you just beat me lol. I'm glad you won though, i was trying to get it for 5$ or less. Only for an extra rear shock. Now just get them bushings and notice the difference.

 

[Blitz12]

Ya haha that was one the same one that you linked earlier and I plan on getting the bushings and bolt from ken oconnor for like $25

 

[Herpderplol]

Get some works!!
Banshee YFZ450 14 5" Chrome Triple Rate Works Front Shocks TRX250R 450R Fox Elka | eBay
Yamaha YFZ350 Banshee Works Front Shocks Suspension Triple Rate with REZ 87 06 | eBay


Or these elkas!!! Really cheap right now!!!
someone FINALLY bought them