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veselym · 02-04-2012, 10:07 PM

what is the best shock for someone who weighs nothing...114lbs?

I have a Fox podium currently that is valved for 150lbs, thats the lowest fox will go and the shock is pretty stiff for me

is there a different shock that I can get that will get me closer to my weight?

I have adjusted everything from the sag, compression and rebound but it is still pretty stiff and kicks a little bit because there is no weight compressing the shock

SuperCrew · 02-04-2012, 10:14 PM

Give some of the other shock builders a call an see if they might carry a lighter spring. Try Gt Thunder, Jet Suspension, and I am sure there are some more. Have a feeling it's going to be really hard to find a soft enough spring though for your weight on a 450 setup.

dirtypixels · 02-04-2012, 10:21 PM

4 cheeseburgers and a large chocolate frosty from Wendy's every day for 3 months should get you to that weight. ;)
I would research a shock that can be valved to your weight. Try Exit shocks. They will more than likely get a shock to you that will work for you.

veselym · 02-04-2012, 10:24 PM

ok thanks...yeah I need to eat more, lol

SuperCrew · 02-04-2012, 10:39 PM

Before you sell yours though look into what I suggested.

veselym · 02-04-2012, 10:59 PM

I know, I was thinking of calling Kenneth at KB and see what he thinks as well...Push technologies also customizes in valving and rebuilding Fox shocks so I might give them a call

SuperCrew · 02-04-2012, 11:03 PM

It doesn't have to be someone who specializes in Fox shocks was my point. Some of the other builders might have a softer spring just call and ask them is your best bet

nickmell · 02-04-2012, 11:23 PM

Well if fox wont set them up for you, you might want to give kenneth at kb a call and see if motowoz will.

veselym · 02-04-2012, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickmell

Well if fox wont set them up for you, you might want to give kenneth at kb a call and see if motowoz will.

thats what I was planning on doing...I would like to try their shock and or as if they have a better spring

nickmell · 02-04-2012, 11:35 PM

I have heard nothing but good things on motowoz.

veselym · 02-05-2012, 12:39 AM

me either

bbcmudtruck · 02-05-2012, 08:13 AM

Laz at GT Thunder will get that set up for you correctly. No need in buying another shock. Revalve and respring from GT Thunder cost me $150 last time I had my Podium serviced.

veselym · 02-05-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbcmudtruck

Laz at GT Thunder will get that set up for you correctly. No need in buying another shock. Revalve and respring from GT Thunder cost me $150 last time I had my Podium serviced.

That sounds good...how was the turn around on it?

eagertorace · 02-05-2012, 08:02 PM

x2 on gtthunder....usually a week turn around

veselym · 02-06-2012, 05:39 PM

so I got a new 175lb spring...turns out Fox put a 225lb spring on my shock that I asked to be valved at my weight

I also got an MX linkage

ctown208 · 02-06-2012, 05:59 PM

lol, i bet that rode good for u! typical fox for u.

veselym · 02-06-2012, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctown208

lol, i bet that rode good for u! typical fox for u.

It sucked LOL...no power to the ground and it was kicking me all over the place

funyun · 02-06-2012, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by veselym

so I got a new 175lb spring...turns out Fox put a 225lb spring on my shock that I asked to be valved at my weight

I also got an MX linkage

Nice what link did you end up with?

eagertorace · 02-06-2012, 08:38 PM

where did ya get the spring at?

veselym · 02-07-2012, 01:26 PM

got the spring from GT Thunder...It was the link that Larz suggested for a stock swinger, the part number was 09-009

02-04-2012, 10:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
veselym Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 702	switch my podium? what is the best shock for someone who weighs nothing...114lbs? I have a Fox podium currently that is valved for 150lbs, thats the lowest fox will go and the shock is pretty stiff for me is there a different shock that I can get that will get me closer to my weight? I have adjusted everything from the sag, compression and rebound but it is still pretty stiff and kicks a little bit because there is no weight compressing the shock __________________ B40Huckers Wife 2010 YFZ450R, Full FMF exhaust, Jd Jetting programmer, FCI intake, 06 intake cam, Hinson clutch, Hiper Tech 3 beadlocks, GYTR Full nerfs, GYTR bumper/Grab bar, LSR Axle, Houser +1 stem, Precision Stabilizer, Quadtech hump seat, Quadtech Hood, BRM graphics, houser LT A-arms w/cecco, GTThunder MX linkage and Full Fox Gen 2 suspension

02-04-2012, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
SuperCrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,245	Give some of the other shock builders a call an see if they might carry a lighter spring. Try Gt Thunder, Jet Suspension, and I am sure there are some more. Have a feeling it's going to be really hard to find a soft enough spring though for your weight on a 450 setup. __________________ 2012 ZBROZ Rider Support Program 07 Ballance Bike< ArsFx +0.5 A-arms, ArsFx Pro Series Swinger & Linkage, EXIT 2 Shocks, ArsFx +2 antivibe stem, Fasst Flexx Bars, Houser Bounce Nerfs, Precision Pro Stabalizer, Quad Tech Hump Seat, E-Sticky Graphics, ATP Head, Rekluse Z-Start Pro, Motoworks SR4 G2 05 YFZ Practice Bike< ArsFx +0.5 A-Arms, ArsFx +2 antivibe stem, Precision Pro Stabalizer, Fasst Flexx Bars, Houser Bounce Nerfs, Motoworks SR4 G2, Ohlins Ballance Shocks, ArsFX linkage.....

02-04-2012, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
veselym Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 702	ok thanks...yeah I need to eat more, lol __________________ B40Huckers Wife 2010 YFZ450R, Full FMF exhaust, Jd Jetting programmer, FCI intake, 06 intake cam, Hinson clutch, Hiper Tech 3 beadlocks, GYTR Full nerfs, GYTR bumper/Grab bar, LSR Axle, Houser +1 stem, Precision Stabilizer, Quadtech hump seat, Quadtech Hood, BRM graphics, houser LT A-arms w/cecco, GTThunder MX linkage and Full Fox Gen 2 suspension

02-04-2012, 10:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
SuperCrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,245	Before you sell yours though look into what I suggested. __________________ 2012 ZBROZ Rider Support Program 07 Ballance Bike< ArsFx +0.5 A-arms, ArsFx Pro Series Swinger & Linkage, EXIT 2 Shocks, ArsFx +2 antivibe stem, Fasst Flexx Bars, Houser Bounce Nerfs, Precision Pro Stabalizer, Quad Tech Hump Seat, E-Sticky Graphics, ATP Head, Rekluse Z-Start Pro, Motoworks SR4 G2 05 YFZ Practice Bike< ArsFx +0.5 A-Arms, ArsFx +2 antivibe stem, Precision Pro Stabalizer, Fasst Flexx Bars, Houser Bounce Nerfs, Motoworks SR4 G2, Ohlins Ballance Shocks, ArsFX linkage.....

02-04-2012, 10:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
veselym Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 702	I know, I was thinking of calling Kenneth at KB and see what he thinks as well...Push technologies also customizes in valving and rebuilding Fox shocks so I might give them a call __________________ B40Huckers Wife 2010 YFZ450R, Full FMF exhaust, Jd Jetting programmer, FCI intake, 06 intake cam, Hinson clutch, Hiper Tech 3 beadlocks, GYTR Full nerfs, GYTR bumper/Grab bar, LSR Axle, Houser +1 stem, Precision Stabilizer, Quadtech hump seat, Quadtech Hood, BRM graphics, houser LT A-arms w/cecco, GTThunder MX linkage and Full Fox Gen 2 suspension

02-04-2012, 10:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
dirtypixels Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bakersfield, ca. Posts: 253	4 cheeseburgers and a large chocolate frosty from Wendy's every day for 3 months should get you to that weight. ;) I would research a shock that can be valved to your weight. Try Exit shocks. They will more than likely get a shock to you that will work for you.

02-04-2012, 11:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
SuperCrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,245	It doesn't have to be someone who specializes in Fox shocks was my point. Some of the other builders might have a softer spring just call and ask them is your best bet __________________ 2012 ZBROZ Rider Support Program 07 Ballance Bike< ArsFx +0.5 A-arms, ArsFx Pro Series Swinger & Linkage, EXIT 2 Shocks, ArsFx +2 antivibe stem, Fasst Flexx Bars, Houser Bounce Nerfs, Precision Pro Stabalizer, Quad Tech Hump Seat, E-Sticky Graphics, ATP Head, Rekluse Z-Start Pro, Motoworks SR4 G2 05 YFZ Practice Bike< ArsFx +0.5 A-Arms, ArsFx +2 antivibe stem, Precision Pro Stabalizer, Fasst Flexx Bars, Houser Bounce Nerfs, Motoworks SR4 G2, Ohlins Ballance Shocks, ArsFX linkage.....

02-04-2012, 11:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
nickmell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakland MD Posts: 1,700	Well if fox wont set them up for you, you might want to give kenneth at kb a call and see if motowoz will. __________________ “Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you.” - Jeremy Clarkson

02-04-2012, 11:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
nickmell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakland MD Posts: 1,700	I have heard nothing but good things on motowoz. __________________ “Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you.” - Jeremy Clarkson

02-05-2012, 12:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
veselym Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 702	me either __________________ B40Huckers Wife 2010 YFZ450R, Full FMF exhaust, Jd Jetting programmer, FCI intake, 06 intake cam, Hinson clutch, Hiper Tech 3 beadlocks, GYTR Full nerfs, GYTR bumper/Grab bar, LSR Axle, Houser +1 stem, Precision Stabilizer, Quadtech hump seat, Quadtech Hood, BRM graphics, houser LT A-arms w/cecco, GTThunder MX linkage and Full Fox Gen 2 suspension

02-05-2012, 08:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
bbcmudtruck Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northwest Missouri Posts: 1,731	Laz at GT Thunder will get that set up for you correctly. No need in buying another shock. Revalve and respring from GT Thunder cost me $150 last time I had my Podium serviced. __________________

02-05-2012, 08:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
eagertorace Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KENTUCKY !! Posts: 522	x2 on gtthunder....usually a week turn around __________________ KCCR 2010 yfz/x BB edition...GONE KTM 505SX Gtthunder....

02-06-2012, 05:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
veselym Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 702	so I got a new 175lb spring...turns out Fox put a 225lb spring on my shock that I asked to be valved at my weight I also got an MX linkage __________________ B40Huckers Wife 2010 YFZ450R, Full FMF exhaust, Jd Jetting programmer, FCI intake, 06 intake cam, Hinson clutch, Hiper Tech 3 beadlocks, GYTR Full nerfs, GYTR bumper/Grab bar, LSR Axle, Houser +1 stem, Precision Stabilizer, Quadtech hump seat, Quadtech Hood, BRM graphics, houser LT A-arms w/cecco, GTThunder MX linkage and Full Fox Gen 2 suspension

02-06-2012, 05:59 PM	#16 (permalink)
ctown208 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Caldwell Idaho Posts: 505	lol, i bet that rode good for u! typical fox for u. __________________ 2012 yfz 450r

02-06-2012, 08:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
eagertorace Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KENTUCKY !! Posts: 522	where did ya get the spring at? __________________ KCCR 2010 yfz/x BB edition...GONE KTM 505SX Gtthunder....

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02-07-2012, 01:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
veselym Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Fort Collins, CO Posts: 702	got the spring from GT Thunder...It was the link that Larz suggested for a stock swinger, the part number was 09-009 __________________ B40Huckers Wife 2010 YFZ450R, Full FMF exhaust, Jd Jetting programmer, FCI intake, 06 intake cam, Hinson clutch, Hiper Tech 3 beadlocks, GYTR Full nerfs, GYTR bumper/Grab bar, LSR Axle, Houser +1 stem, Precision Stabilizer, Quadtech hump seat, Quadtech Hood, BRM graphics, houser LT A-arms w/cecco, GTThunder MX linkage and Full Fox Gen 2 suspension