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Workshop => Suspension and Chassis => Topic started by: Bowtie316 on July 12, 2014, 08:34:14 PM

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Bowtie316 on July 12, 2014, 08:34:14 PM

I'm making some changes to and rebuilding my 88 trx250r, adding standard travel +2 arms and want to upgrade the shocks along with it. I have some old worn out works triple rates that are in pretty rough shape, would need rebuilt, revalved, painted, polished etc, I figure I would probably have $400 or more getting all that done.  Is there a better option?  

I see works steelers for around $510 and elka stage 1 for $600, would I still need to get these revalved or could I get them set up for that price?  

I don't really want to spend much more than that.

And as for reservoirs, I would prefer a piggyback type.  Are there other options out there using 450 shocks or anything that would be worth looking into?

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: rk88r on July 13, 2014, 01:38:49 AM

I see Maultech is selling the hls's now. Sounds like the 450 shocks would run $600-$700 hundred all in.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Bowtie316 on July 13, 2014, 08:10:36 AM

For some reason I thought I read on Gt thunder site that HLS was no more. I will look into that, thank you.

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Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Quinnlt4 on July 13, 2014, 11:48:28 AM

I had 450r shocks on +2 and the front sat higher and were stiff. I bought them for 150$ and looked into getting them redone, 500$ more, then found some 450r shocks that were setup up for a 250r.  Then I found some custom axis dual rate for 250$ set close to my weight. They are awesome. The hls essentials are a great shock at a great price. Friend runs them on a 400ex and is close to my weight. Similar to my axis.  I hope they still are making them, my next set was going to be the HLS elites...

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Quinnlt4 on July 13, 2014, 11:54:28 AM

Also in my opinion, if you get a good shock builder to set up your shocks and readjust them for you to get them just right you don't need adjustable shocks unless you are a racers. Me, I would just get them out of whack, rather have someone who knows mess with them.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: jcs003 on July 13, 2014, 12:07:48 PM

Quote from: rk88r;38833

I see Maultech is selling the hls's now. Sounds like the 450 shocks would run $600-$700 hundred all in.

http://www.gtthunder.com/

john

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Hawaiiysr on July 13, 2014, 12:35:09 PM

So with the passing of Laz is GT thunder no more?

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Burns363R on July 13, 2014, 01:21:49 PM

Never mind i was wrong.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Bowtie316 on July 13, 2014, 04:03:02 PM

I'll probably call maultech anyway and see what they say.

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Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Bowtie316 on July 16, 2014, 09:55:47 PM

HLS Essential it is.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Quinnlt4 on July 17, 2014, 10:38:43 AM

You get them from GT or Andy?

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Bowtie316 on July 17, 2014, 11:03:44 AM

Quote from: Quinnlt4;39263

You get them from GT or Andy?

One in the same now. Haven't ordered yet, but will today if I have time.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Tbone07 on July 17, 2014, 11:13:37 AM

Quote from: Quinnlt4;39263

You get them from GT or Andy?

GThunder is no more

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: rablack21 on July 17, 2014, 11:41:13 AM

HLS suspension, to a certain extent, is also no more. Andy will still be selling replacement parts for them for a while. They are being rebranded and setup by Maul Tech and will now be called GT Suspension.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: muthahucker on July 17, 2014, 08:58:17 PM

Try a site sponser Schmidty racing.  I got a front set of Works with external res and a stock rear shock done this spring, setup for +2 fronts and for my weight.  Just got out to try them last week and they are great.  I would recommend his work to anyone

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Bowtie316 on October 03, 2014, 04:41:42 PM

I seen the other thread on suspension and it reminded me that I had not updated this thread.  I ended up getting the GT essential shocks from [MENTION=196]andy@maultechatv[/MENTION] and I'm really happy with how they turned out.  They ride smooth but are difficult to bottom out when jumping and whatnot. The only thing that would make them better for me is a twist preload adjusment instead of a clip. I'll post some pictures eventually.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: andy@maultechatv on October 03, 2014, 06:49:22 PM

Thanks for the update.  Glad to hear you liked them

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: engineer81 on October 05, 2014, 10:33:34 AM

So what is required to run 450R shocks on the front of your 250R??? Are they a direct bolt on improvement over stock or are mods required? I am looking for a budget upgrade and I don't race, just play around on my property and some casual trail riding.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Hawaiiysr on October 05, 2014, 12:53:46 PM

The length is in correct. Your front end will sit high

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Bowtie316 on October 05, 2014, 01:06:12 PM

Length plus probably valving and spring rate.  The only thing that will work "right" is one that is set up for you and your bike. Lots of stuff will bolt up and be okay.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: engineer81 on October 05, 2014, 05:27:56 PM

Am I getting the vibe that there is no "cheap" fix to the suspension issues of a stock 250R?  Seems the low end shocks of the high end company's are the way to go for a budget build. Ok so who makes the best budget priced shocks for a trail riding setup??? I see the Works Steelies and the Elka stage 1 seem to be the most popular.

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: Bowtie316 on October 05, 2014, 05:49:35 PM

http://www.maultechatv.com/GT%20Suspension/home.htm

Title: Standard travel +2 shock upgrade options
Post by: engineer81 on October 05, 2014, 07:43:45 PM

Thanks for the link. Looks like a good value, now time to save some money. LOL