Hi Guys, any sugestions on how to smoothen a Rubicon suspension? This is a great machine but a bit to stiff for my back. Comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

 

A stiff suspension is the nature of this beast. No matter what you do, its still a solid axial. You may have to trade up to a Rincon. Early reports suggest the Rincon's IRS is on a par with that of the Grizzly, Sportsman and the Artic Cat, which all have smooth rides.

 

aftermarket shocks

 

Hi there. I just purchased a kit from a Quebec manufacturer named Perfex industries or such, who distributes through Motovan. The kit I bought is for the TRX 350 and although I haven't installed it yet, I have read that it will improve the ride by about 1/3. I paid approx. $150 Canadian and I believe he makes them both for the 450 and the Rubicon. It is a lot cheaper than aftermarket shocks and if it is only a marginal improvement, I'm not out that much. I'll let you know how it works once I install it although it may be a little while since it is hunting season. Good quading.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

I also got a Perfex kit on my Honda 450ES and it makes a huge difference !!!
With a passenger, you can ride 20-30 mph in rough terrain without fear of receiving a fist in your back ...
Every time I lend my ATV to a friend for a test ride, he immediatly goes to buy a PERFEX kit ...

I saw a Rubicon with the PERFEX kit installed and it does make a big difference. The kit covers all 3 shocks and it is ajustable to 3 levels of comfort.

The WEB site for PERFEX is www.perfexcanada.com
The WEB site for the distributor is www.motovan.com

 

BamnBamn, I wen't to the motovan website but didn't see anything about this kit. I did find it on the perfex website though. All I saw on the motovan website was stuff for suspension lifts. Could someone maybe let me know the link directly to the page showing the suspension improvement kit.<u>Text</u> Iwould not mind buying it for the 450ES I am picking up in the spring.

 

Swampdonkeykiller or is it Moose? Anyway, you're right. I have looked for the Perfex kit on the Motovan website previously and didn't think he made them for the 350. I actually e-mailed Perfex in regards to his product last spring. I was a the local Honda shop on Whyte avenue enquiring about some parts when I noticed his Motovan catalogue and started thumbing through it. Sure enough his catalogue listed the Perfex suspension kit. I ordered at the beginning of August and they just got it now. I hope this helps.
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