Posted: Sun May 20, 2012 7:47 am
There's no reason to even consider getting stock Moto shocks if their being compared to fox. IV been racing xc since I got into quads and unless your trails are wide open fire roads your going to hate +3 arms. My Honda was 47in wide and my Yamaha is now 46" and I'm WAY FASTER on my yfz. That one inch made a big difference in how fast I can ride tight trails, it gives you a ton more confidence knowing your not going to hit anything. On the open fire roads I'm still faster on the 46" quad, that one inch doesn't really make you any more stable, not snuff to matter if you got good shocks.
Another thing I don't like about the Moto ohliens is they are not zero preload or have a self sagging device. That means your not going to be able to get your ride height as low as you would want it. I think you would be better off getting your tcs shocks valved.
Another thing to consider is xc and Motocross front shocks are setup completely different then each other. Its not just a revalves and respring. The shock bodies are different lengths too. You need to decide what type of riding your going to be mainly doing the most. Mx shocks in the woods will absolutely beat you to death.
Another thing I don't like about the Moto ohliens is they are not zero preload or have a self sagging device. That means your not going to be able to get your ride height as low as you would want it. I think you would be better off getting your tcs shocks valved.
Another thing to consider is xc and Motocross front shocks are setup completely different then each other. Its not just a revalves and respring. The shock bodies are different lengths too. You need to decide what type of riding your going to be mainly doing the most. Mx shocks in the woods will absolutely beat you to death.