bjowett
Lifetime Member
Here are two sets of Ohlins Shocks I just had built. They are 36mm PDS ATV shocks, converted to snow use (ice scraper). One set is for my buds Apex GT, the other for my RS Rage with long arms. For adjustments they have low and high speed compression, along with rebound. My favorite part, the PDS (Progressive Dampening System), is a secondary piston and cup inside the shocks body. It engages during the last inch or so of travel, gives smooth landings and makes those oh sh*t moments a little nicer.
Apex shocks, single rate....
Rage long travel, dual rate, titanium springs....
Apex shocks, single rate....
Rage long travel, dual rate, titanium springs....
Len Todd
TY 4 Stroke God
Looks Expensive.
bjowett
Lifetime Member
The best is expensive.... in this case though, Ohlins is doing a little house cleaning.
http://www.ohlinsusa.com/us/index.php?o ... &Itemid=78
The conversion adds considerably, about $1200 - $1400 market price for a set when all is said and done. In non-house cleaning time they'd be close to $2k. I also have an automotive account with Ohlins, so I get all this stuff at dealer prices.
http://www.ohlinsusa.com/us/index.php?o ... &Itemid=78
The conversion adds considerably, about $1200 - $1400 market price for a set when all is said and done. In non-house cleaning time they'd be close to $2k. I also have an automotive account with Ohlins, so I get all this stuff at dealer prices.
kinger
VIP Member
You pick the oddest parts on a sled to 'tinker' with. Although I would love to have those shocks!
bjowett
Lifetime Member
Nothing odd about suspension... is there? Secondary suspension opens up a whole new world of tuning possibilities. The main benefit where I ride is being able to run my 4 stroke piggy lower to the ground and not have to up the dampening and spring rates too much. This gives good twisty turns performance and excellent large mogul capacity as the reduced up travel is not blown through so easily.
I should have the PDS installed in my buds mono skid within the next week.... can't wait to try that out!
I should have the PDS installed in my buds mono skid within the next week.... can't wait to try that out!
kinger
VIP Member
I meant you pick a common part where upgrades exist and re-engineer them front to back using your wallet as the funds for the engineering.
example - Polaris seat, greasable tie rods, 136 skid that is how nature wanted it, monoshock Ti spring from motorcycle, keihin carbs, etc.
All good things dont get me wrong it just cracks me up to see what you dream up next. Keep it up!
example - Polaris seat, greasable tie rods, 136 skid that is how nature wanted it, monoshock Ti spring from motorcycle, keihin carbs, etc.
All good things dont get me wrong it just cracks me up to see what you dream up next. Keep it up!
bjowett
Lifetime Member
While the wallet may pay for some top end stuff, it dosn't engineer these parts onto my sled. That would be a case of dropping my sled off at a tuner along with a credit card. That's not happening as I definetly like to build my own unique stuff. I've never cared to run with the sheep.... umm, err I mean pack. Glad you enjoy it.
bjowett
Lifetime Member
PDS...
irondog rtx
Extreme
Brian & I have been talkin quite a while now we both like to think out of the box and would say pay and learn you will enjoy it more that way . great stuff Brian I called the atv dept and so far no call back but they will they like my money Kim
bjowett
Lifetime Member
The Apex GT is a beast with these! My buddy loves em', no more hard hits under that heavy front end. Smooth. I'll probably ride it this weekend and will post my thoughts.
skippydoo
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penske/ custom axis also offers the same thing. Price? I think its aprox 150 more per shock. Zx2 suspesion also uses a version of this correct?
bjowett
Lifetime Member
Yes, Axis does offer this now. The ZX2 also has a version (though a little different), as well as Fox offering it on their latest dirtbike shocks.
I rode the Apex yesterday. That front end is dialed! Plush when it needs to be, takes the big bumps like a Fox Float, and yet handles great.
I rode the Apex yesterday. That front end is dialed! Plush when it needs to be, takes the big bumps like a Fox Float, and yet handles great.
rageit
Newbie
what do you mean by rage long travel? i have an 05 rage center to center on the ski shocks is 16.5 inches. i bought ohlins from an apex 17.5 inches and i can't get the darn things to fit. help
bjowett
Lifetime Member
The Apex shocks should also be 16.5"... same as the Rage. There should be a part number stamped into the top of shock near the rezi and mounting eye, what is it? I can moddify the shocks you have for proper length etc.
My Long travel consisted of MPI/Pioneer long arms and my own extended towers.
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=52113
My Long travel consisted of MPI/Pioneer long arms and my own extended towers.
http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php?t=52113
rageit
Newbie
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