Cheap blaster shock upgrades
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Ahh, ok, i'm definitely gonna be picking me up a set of Banshee front shocks, just want something that rides smooth, I ride all kinds of terrain, looking for something to put on the back but really only wanta go Yamaha, I think its blasphemy putting another atv brand machines parts on my Yamaha like Honda or Kawasaki, junk ford parts on my Chevy, that kinda thing, old fashion I guess.
As Blaaaster would always say, "There seems to be some confusion here" You apparently either drive Chrysler or foreign, either choice means you must be an expert mechanic, as you will be workin on it, or will pay heavily to have it worked on, clearly cutting into your Blaster spending fund!!
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Ahh yes I know what it is , I am a silly old fart that knows nothing.8-|
that should go on a gravestone
I have a couple questions...
1) I just bought a 400ex shock and the bushing kit. how will that affect my ride height? and my travel?
2) I found some brand-new OEM replacement banshee front shocks made by kimpex for $54. Are these any good? Is this a good deal? Also, how will banshee shocks affect my ride height and travel?
I am looking to make my blaster a nicer ride over the bumps. I don't jump too much. My girlfriend and I are the only ones who ride it. I am 140 lbs and she is 110 lbs.
1) I just bought a 400ex shock and the bushing kit. how will that affect my ride height? and my travel?
2) I found some brand-new OEM replacement banshee front shocks made by kimpex for $54. Are these any good? Is this a good deal? Also, how will banshee shocks affect my ride height and travel?
I am looking to make my blaster a nicer ride over the bumps. I don't jump too much. My girlfriend and I are the only ones who ride it. I am 140 lbs and she is 110 lbs.
The rear shock will make it sit about 2" higher, and increase travel some. But overall its softer.
Do not buy cheap "replacement" shocks. Buy OEM real banshee shocks. No ride height difference, and they are also softer/more forgiving
Do not buy cheap "replacement" shocks. Buy OEM real banshee shocks. No ride height difference, and they are also softer/more forgiving
Got the 400EX shock in and went with stock OEM banshee fronts...
the 400EX spring is a little hard for my liking (I'm only a 130lb guy) and I don't really like how it lifted the rear - although it is still better than stock. Has anyone ever tried putting the blaster spring in the 400EX shock? They're about the same length and I think the blaster spring is dual rate... Do you think it's softer?
the 400EX spring is a little hard for my liking (I'm only a 130lb guy) and I don't really like how it lifted the rear - although it is still better than stock. Has anyone ever tried putting the blaster spring in the 400EX shock? They're about the same length and I think the blaster spring is dual rate... Do you think it's softer?
here ya go, choose ride height and rider weight 400ex rear shock springs.....
New Honda TRX400EX Rear Springs for Stock Shock Suspension Aftermarket | eBay
New Honda TRX400EX Rear Springs for Stock Shock Suspension Aftermarket | eBay
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Yeah, I've seen those on ebay... I just didn't want to buy something if I could use something I already have. For now it's not worth the money. I'd rather spend that money on a ride or another upgrade. I'm a poor college student lol.
It seems like blaster shocks don't really go for anything on ebay... I might just try swapping springs one of these days when I'm bored and see if there's any difference in sag. I like working and experimenting anyways. I'm not even sure how to get the blaster spring off... I may have to ruin the shock in the process.
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Run a couple of ratchet straps around the springs on two sides and then start to ratchet them down. This will compress the spring allowing you to remove the sprint retainer. That's the poor college kid approach. If you want to do it right, purchase a spring compressor.
Ratchet straps work fine though...
New Progressive 512 Front Shocks Yamaha Banshee 350 '87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94-06 | eBay
will these fit my blaster?
will these fit my blaster?
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New Progressive 512 Front Shocks Yamaha Banshee 350 '87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94-06 | eBay
will these fit my blaster?
will these fit my blaster?
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They will fit yes, but i have never heard or seen this brand before.... Might be chinese crap, pretty cheap for new shocks eh?
yes, progressive shocks for a banshee will fit your blaster
they are not chinese junk, but aren't works or elka's either.
reveiws i've seen are OK, mid priced upgrade to stockers
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not a 512 but prolly similar features
reveiw:
http://www.4x4review.com/progressive-512-suspension-system-for-honda-rancher/
512 Series Features:
- Progressive rate springs for a comfortable ride and improved load stability
- Five position pre-load adjustments
- Velocity sensitive damping for a smoother ride
- Gas charged damping consistency
- Equipped with "Shock Sox" to help keep springs and adjusters clean
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