i want to replace stock shocks with a set of aftrmarkets. what are some pros/cons of different shocks? what brand? reserviors or not? are they worth the money? my friend has WORKS shocks on his banshee, where do they rate?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

works shocks r realyl good for warrior but get +2 or 1 a arms b4 u get m... but for back shock jsut use an 01 raptor shock it works and u can usualyl find 1 for 50-60$

 

i have dual rate Elkas w/ rezzies and they are great, but thet are pricey. I got ones with rezzies for mx but I was told that you dont need rezzies if you r not racing mx. Any shock that you put on will be better than warrior stock shocks, but aftermarket will show the best results.

 

i am an advanced trail rider, i dont do i dont race and am not an mx'er. although i do ride where there are alot of long areas of whoops. my stock shocks kick my *** on these whoops and i feel i could kick my buddys *** if i had better shocks for them. reservoirs for whoops, or not?[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]

 

You'd be lucky to get a 01 Rear Raptor shock for 50-60 bucks.....but really they arent much more than that


Id go with a Rear 01 Raptor Shock and Works Front Shocks.

 

Works shocks are a bargain relative to other aftermarket shocks and you will feel a noticeable improvement. A buddy of mine put on triple rate works on his 97 warrior and it rode much better. The rezzies will help with heat dissipation in the shock if you ride hard for extended lengths of time. I have works on my Rappy but didnt pull the trigger on the rezzies. I will probably upgrade them to the remote rezzies after I get them rebuilt.

If I had the $, I would get the piggyback Elka triple rates but Im sure Im not that good of a rider to use their full potential.

 

i have the works and love them and I didnt get the reses. Works only offers a dual rate for the warrior also.

 

Banshee shocks are the same size as the Warrior. So if you want triple rates, go w/ Shee shocks.
Stock Banshee shocks are also a nice upgrade from stock Warriors; nothing compared to Works, but also about $300 less...

Colby

 

what problems should i be on the look out for if i was to buy used shocks?