snomo101
New member
Looking to improve the ride on a stock 98 XTC pro action. What is the best way? Can I install long travel shocks or revalve the stock shocks. Any upgrade kits available?
Thanks,
Thanks,
you could try Works or Ohlins...or cheap to just rebuild them and valve them to your riding style. Try Rich ....he can get those kits or Mountian Performance.
vmaxjohn
New member
XTC's came with the same shocks that SXR's did, Vipers too. It's all in the valving, and you already have 'long travel', not like the SX's.
If there's alot of miles, you might be able to get by cheaply, like MrSled said, by just having them rebuilt. If you don't have alot of miles, and the shocks are ok, then I'd recommend making sure the suspension is set up for your riding style and weight. You're looking for a 50/50 rod gap with the FRA adjuster in the middle position, adjust your preload on your rear spring until you get there.
Check the tech page for suspension set ups. Also, give some more info, and we can help ya better. Good luck!
If there's alot of miles, you might be able to get by cheaply, like MrSled said, by just having them rebuilt. If you don't have alot of miles, and the shocks are ok, then I'd recommend making sure the suspension is set up for your riding style and weight. You're looking for a 50/50 rod gap with the FRA adjuster in the middle position, adjust your preload on your rear spring until you get there.
Check the tech page for suspension set ups. Also, give some more info, and we can help ya better. Good luck!
snomo101
New member
Shock Upgrade
Thanks guys, I have 2500 miles on the stock shocks. I will pull them and have them rebuilt. What is a fair price?
Thanks guys, I have 2500 miles on the stock shocks. I will pull them and have them rebuilt. What is a fair price?
about $35 to $40 a shock is normal
vmaxjohn
New member
I've heard very good things about www.shocktherapy.com A couple guys I know have had them do work, and are happy with the results. They'll have a booth at the Novi show too. Good luck!
wolfman
New member
Get Maxximum Perf. XTC upgrade spring. The valving is not to bad for normal trail riding, but the spring on the Center shock spring is way to soft for any aggresive riding. You can also send your shock to them and have them do the spring, rebuild and revalve to your weight and riding style.
Wolfman
Wolfman
snowman623
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Just Ride It
Leave it alone and just ride it. If its not broke do not fix it.
Leave it alone and just ride it. If its not broke do not fix it.
snomo101
New member
Shocks
Thanks for the great advice snowman. Just follow me you will be ok.
Thanks for the great advice snowman. Just follow me you will be ok.