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Post by spish on Nov 25, 2004 2:44:49 GMT -5
I recently put a 400ex rear on my 95, its night and day, way better than stock, question is, how do you adjust the sag and other settings for a 190 lbs ridder? Be kind, I'm new  |
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Post by quadracer34 on Nov 25, 2004 23:00:26 GMT -5
sag is adjusted by the threaded preload on the top of the shock body. good rule of thumb is you want 1/3 of your travel to be sag.
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Post by spish on Nov 26, 2004 3:55:52 GMT -5
Thanks, what about the hi/lo speed compression?? |
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Post by quadracer34 on Nov 26, 2004 15:23:49 GMT -5
Thanks, what about the hi/lo speed compression?? the ex shock only has standard compression adjustments... only top of the line aftermarket shocks have high and low speed. the compression adjustment is the knob on the resivior that turns,, hard or softer. |
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Post by kheft on Nov 26, 2004 20:42:05 GMT -5
The 400 also has rebound adj, which is on the bottom of the shock.
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Post by spish on Nov 26, 2004 23:22:20 GMT -5
The 400 also has rebound adj, which is on the bottom of the shock. sorry thats what I meant, the rebound and soft/hard, I guess its all up to the rider. thank you  |
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Post by kheft on Nov 26, 2004 23:23:45 GMT -5
compresson is soft/hard..Rebound is how quick the shock returns to its pisition..You want that so it dont buck but doesnt pack.
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Post by Memphis on Nov 27, 2004 15:02:07 GMT -5
What type of modifications are required to fit a 400EX shock on a Blaster? Or will it just bolt right on?
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Post by Max on Nov 27, 2004 18:37:11 GMT -5
What type of modifications are required to fit a 400EX shock on a Blaster? Or will it just bolt right on? bolts right on, and i have a question, will a works one fit too? as long as its for a std length swingarm? |
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Post by Memphis on Nov 27, 2004 19:00:20 GMT -5
bolts right on, and i have a question, will a works one fit too? as long as its for a std length swingarm? Awesome that is great new to hear!!!! I'm going to start looking @ some rear shocks then. What about the front EX shocks? |
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Post by quadracer34 on Nov 27, 2004 19:04:44 GMT -5
front ex shocks are to long.
the rear shock does ot just bolt up. you will need to make a bushing/spacer for the bottom, and cut a little bit of plastic on the fenders because of the piggyback rezzy.
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Post by kheft on Nov 27, 2004 23:53:00 GMT -5
front ex shocks are to long. the rear shock does ot just bolt up. you will need to make a bushing/spacer for the bottom, and cut a little bit of plastic on the fenders because of the piggyback rezzy. You need to drill out the bottom and make a bushing for the top. because you cant drill the stock one cause its hardened steel. |
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Post by spish on Nov 28, 2004 1:05:42 GMT -5
bolts right on, and i have a question, will a works one fit too? as long as its for a std length swingarm? I second that! Its no where near bolt-on, I had to take mine to my fab shop and first they tried to drill out the stock bushing, haha no chance. so they just made a new one and the bottom is easy, just drill out the aluminum with a drill press. Only a small amount of plastic had to be removed from the fender in front of the air cleaner. IMO if you don't want to spend an ass load of money on aftermarket this is the way to go, only cost 50 bucks for shock off ebay and a six pack of beer to my fab shop for the new bushing and drilling.  |
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Post by kheft on Nov 28, 2004 1:40:39 GMT -5
I second that! Its no where near bolt-on, I had to take mine to my fab shop and first they tried to drill out the stock bushing, haha no chance. so they just made a new one and the bottom is easy, just drill out the aluminum with a drill press. Only a small amount of plastic had to be removed from the fender in front of the air cleaner. IMO if you don't want to spend an ass load of money on aftermarket this is the way to go, only cost 50 bucks for shock off ebay and a six pack of beer to my fab shop for the new bushing and drilling. Like i said the bushing is hardened Steel..Dont even Try, You will trash many bits..Hell Even if you put it in a Lathe and use Carbite Tools your gonna shapen it once or twice. |
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Post by spish on Nov 28, 2004 3:46:53 GMT -5
Like i said the bushing is hardened Steel..Dont even Try, You will trash many bits..Hell Even if you put it in a Lathe and use Carbite Tools your gonna shapen it once or twice. I had tried it before you wrote your reply, sorry and I did get through it with a carbite bit but we did not have a larger one to open up the hole more. xoxo |
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