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Old 11-28-2015, 08:08 PM
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I was looking to replace my Raptor 350 shocks with these:
15 3 4" 400mm Air Shocks Absorbers Yamaha YFZ 450 Raptor 700 660 Banshee I SK15 | eBay
Any ideas how they are?
 
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Old 11-29-2015, 08:03 AM
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Well, first off is they are just a traditional shock and spring, not truely an air shock. I have never heard of that brand which makes me suspicious it is knockoff type stuff. If you buy them, I wouldn't chuck the stockers anytime soon.
 
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Old 11-29-2015, 08:52 AM
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IMO, junk. They claim air shock. They use nitrogen not air. They make it sound like you pull out the tire pump and give it a pump or 2. They do say "air (nitrogen)".
12 years ago I paid $1000. for my 2 PEP ZPS front shocks so I'd say for $100, you won't get much.
 
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We rebuilt and recharged high $ nitrogen shocks at the shop and at this price for a set of new shocks(100 bucks) buyer beware. You might want to read this article.Rebuilding RFY Cheap Shocks
 
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After reading that article, just go with some Works steelers and be done with it.
 
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ditto
 
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