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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:34 pm Post subject: shock upgrade Reply with quote Back to top

hi all,

I have recently bought a trx400ex 2007. Im a complete newb and was thinking if its worth upgrading the shocks....

Any feedback welcomed....

BTW the bike has less than 20 hrs..
 
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 9:01 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Depends on what you plan on doing with the quad really. If you're just trail riding then I would suggest they will be fine. If you're going to undertake motocross and jumping then they may need to be changed.
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:23 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

UPGRADE UPGRADE...it was the last thing i did but should of been the 1st thing to change on the bike....race, enduro, drags & right down to trails (jumps or no jumps) its a must. Better shocks mean a more plush ride which will result in less next day soreness, iv had my new shocks for 8 months now & ive found my riding is getting better because the upgraded shocks soak up the nasty stuff & you can charge straight through, id also recommend a steering dampener to compliment the shocks
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:07 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Big Jb TRX450 wrote:
UPGRADE UPGRADE...it was the last thing i did but should of been the 1st thing to change on the bike....race, enduro, drags & right down to trails (jumps or no jumps) its a must. Better shocks mean a more plush ride which will result in less next day soreness, iv had my new shocks for 8 months now & ive found my riding is getting better because the upgraded shocks soak up the nasty stuff & you can charge straight through, id also recommend a steering dampener to compliment the shocks

arnt yours set up for ridn on lawn lol
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:30 am Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Best money I ever spent on my 400ex, front Elkas & plus one a-arms, worth every cent. If you ride any whoops at all then a rear shock would be a nice plus as well, the stocky kicks like a mule.
If your on a tight budget, you can fit some 2nd hand stockTRX450 front shocks with some modding & revalving, also a good option from all reports.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 1:53 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

Give Adam a ring at Quad Squad , he will get you sorted , what ever way you want to go with your budget.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 20, 2011 4:50 pm Post subject: Reply with quote Back to top

700quad wrote:
arnt yours set up for ridn on lawn lol
awww thats cold Troy Laughing come to think of it they are setup up for grass so because they are after market shocks it feels more like glass than grass
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