Upgrade suspension 2002 Viper..?

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BigMac

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2002 Viper with Yamaha's suspension upgrade, Bender triples, 1.25 Camoplast, rider weight about 180 lbs, aggressive rider, poorly groomed trails and some ditch banging.

I'm looking for a cost effective-suspension performance upgrade for the above parameters. I'm not totally dissatisfied with current handling, but I know it can be better with some upgraded components. I've been looking at the GYTR Ohlins, front and rear, for the Viper, and that looks to be in my approximate budget target. Any other suggestions where I might go with this?
 

throw a polaris edge rear suspension in it. $350 and it will ride better than any shock or upgrade you can throw in the pro action.
 
ohlins will make a WORLD of difference. there is a guy on here and I cant remember his name. he is from sweden and has an 02 viper with ohlins all around. told me it was like a night and day difference :) what is the cost of all 4 for you? the bender reaction may be in the same range, but shipping seems to be slow and it is still unproven. it SHOULD work, but the ohlins WILL work :) hope this helps. Eric
 
yes- ohlins made a world of difference for mine. i got the front clickers and the big one in the rear, and had the center shock revalved by pioneer-( for about $45.00). i've only put about 75 miles on them so far, but the ride is MUCH better than stock and it really sucks the bumps up well.
 
Millinocket Rocket said:
yes- ohlins made a world of difference for mine. i got the front clickers and the big one in the rear, and had the center shock revalved by pioneer-( for about $45.00). i've only put about 75 miles on them so far, but the ride is MUCH better than stock and it really sucks the bumps up well.
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You got the big one in the rear eh'? Sorry Rocket, that was too funny! :lol: Actually I think I'm going to switch the "big one" out as well if my front ressy clickers ever make it here. trying to decide if the 36PRC is worth the extra $50 to add the rebound adjustment. I've considered the Bender mono, but ultimately I think for me the Ohlins rear and a Hacksaw will be money better spent. The weight transfer of the mono would be nice, but I already know the pounding my skid can take. Bender skid needs a season or two in the real world. I figure the combination of a better track, and the rear Ohlins will give me what I'm looking for. My buddy runs a Rev and I can hang with him through some sick stuff. I just work harder and take more of a pounding.

As far as BigMac. Start at the rear and work your way front. Ride and bump control will be best dealt with from skid changes and ski shock alterations will help more with handling. The Ohlins are a great option if you aren't looking to do a full skid change.
 
ya-- i got the big one in the rear when i took my wallet out to pay for it! :Moon: lol- no, i actually got a good deal on the rear shock- $350 brand new. got it off 800 on this site ;)! it seems to transfer better too
 
Millinocket Rocket said:
ya-- i got the big one in the rear when i took my wallet out to pay for it! :Moon: lol- no, i actually got a good deal on the rear shock- $350 brand new. got it off 800 on this site ;)! it seems to transfer better too
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What track are you running Rocket? Studs?
 
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