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Just wondering if any one replaced the FOX Float in the rear of a APEX with Axis shock from HyGear. I have a 2011 SE and have not happy with the ride quality in the rear even after the sending out to HyGear for the re-valve kit. I'm looking for a better quality ride that won't hurt my ageing / broken up back...
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My brother rides an Apex-2011 SE and had the same issue. HyGear recommended two options, an inexpensive re-valve or an Ohlins rear shock, both set up for his rider weight (230# dressed). The Ohlins fit right in, problem solved. The Fox air shock (Mega Float) in the rear for him on that sled and skid were not a good combination. If the shock were hitting bottom he put in more air causing the ride to stiffen. The stiff ride would cause back pain after a day of riding. The re-valve would have been OK however at the end of the day its still an air shock. The reliability, performance and ride comfort between the Ohlins and the Mega Float was worth the extra money. Nothing will be perfect. Every suspension set up will be better or worse, depends on what you need, ride quality, performance and how much you have for a budget.
I have heard good things about the Custom Axis shocks but can not comment with any personal experience.
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I ordered one from hyGear being built as we speak. They said about 3 weeks turn around. I also order the dual pressure kit for the fronts. They don't do the revalve any more on the rear shock i believe. I can update later after it snows. Any one interested in the mega float it only has 400 miles.
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This is for xtx only? I have the se model.
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What language is that I'm not able to figure it out.
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I use Chrome....it translates it. French
Call Robert at Star, apparently he's really good help.
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Didn't know that thanks.
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open the Star page in Chrome browser and right click and translate to english.
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too bad I don't know French....but the visual is there.
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The conventional kyb shock with the tunnel adjuster for rebound dampening works well. The shocks are a direct fit into your SE. I have a nice little adjustment tool to adjust the rebound, so you don't have to mount the tunnel adjuster in your sled. I could set it up with multi rate spring too.
Aside from ride, my biggest concern with a mega float is that if they blow or leak air the rear bumper will be dragging! A conventional shock still at least has spring to keep it from fully collapsing.
My buddy has a 2012 SE with the Mega. Twice I had to stop him as he was dragging his flap on the ground. The first time there was 40psi in the shock and the second time there was 0psi.
I had just had his sled in my garage doing a general check and adjust the air pressures in all three shocks when it happened the second time. Both times we pumped it up on the side of the trail and were fine for the rest of the weekend and even that season.
We swap sleds sometimes during the day. Its enlightening to see your own sled move down the trail. I have to kick him off my sled as he says he is enjoying the comfort of my sled vs his.
I run the factory KYB that has been revalved and a multi rate spring from BoP as well as GYTR's up front. This setup works well for me from smooth trails to rougher trails.
I have set the shock's rebound to a position that I like and removed the big RA knob from the tunnel. Never really adjusted the RA during the day and was a pain changing the cables all the time.
A KYB with a proper revalve is pretty much a "set it and forget it" type of shock.
I do have to say the Floats work very well when set for general trail riding. They soak up the small stutters very well but hit some bigger bumps at those pressures ..........the spine isn't really happy then.
I had just had his sled in my garage doing a general check and adjust the air pressures in all three shocks when it happened the second time. Both times we pumped it up on the side of the trail and were fine for the rest of the weekend and even that season.
We swap sleds sometimes during the day. Its enlightening to see your own sled move down the trail. I have to kick him off my sled as he says he is enjoying the comfort of my sled vs his.
I run the factory KYB that has been revalved and a multi rate spring from BoP as well as GYTR's up front. This setup works well for me from smooth trails to rougher trails.
I have set the shock's rebound to a position that I like and removed the big RA knob from the tunnel. Never really adjusted the RA during the day and was a pain changing the cables all the time.
A KYB with a proper revalve is pretty much a "set it and forget it" type of shock.
I do have to say the Floats work very well when set for general trail riding. They soak up the small stutters very well but hit some bigger bumps at those pressures ..........the spine isn't really happy then.
