helix
Member
Looked all over this site regarding the Pro Action rear skid. A lot of you are going aftermarket ZX2, M10,Expert X, or using a OEM I.E. Edge,SC-10.
My question is that, did'nt the VIPER S equipped with OHLINS Shocks on the Pro Action skid perform really well, a lot of owners seemed really happy with it. Would that not be the easy way get an acceptable ride out of the Pro Action without the expense and trouble of a complete skid re & re? Just throwing this out there for comment.
Thanks,
Helix
My question is that, did'nt the VIPER S equipped with OHLINS Shocks on the Pro Action skid perform really well, a lot of owners seemed really happy with it. Would that not be the easy way get an acceptable ride out of the Pro Action without the expense and trouble of a complete skid re & re? Just throwing this out there for comment.
Thanks,
Helix
The Ohlins were only on the front of the Viper S. The Pro-action comes with a differnt shock than the other Viper skids that was more plush compaired to the other Vipers.
Having said that ,I installed an M-10 in my Viper S.
So far my miles are all local, so the suspension has not been tested much yet.
From what I have gathered, I will not be unhappy.
2datrl
Having said that ,I installed an M-10 in my Viper S.
So far my miles are all local, so the suspension has not been tested much yet.
From what I have gathered, I will not be unhappy.
2datrl
Squeeze Play
New member
I also have a Viper S and the stock Proaction suspension did have a special Position Sensitive Shock absorber. Unfortunately, they were also steel bodied and Non rebuildable. After 6500 miles, I decided to purchase a set of used aluminum bodied rebuildable shocks from a stock viper and had them custom valved to my specs. The shock builder also reset my skids limiter straps and transfer rods for optimal compliance. It was the best $440.00 dollars I have ever spent. Rides like a cadillac. The Ohlins on the front are absolutely flawless and are buttery smooth.
bluewho
Active member
Yes they work well....... really well if compaired to a stock srx.Not so mutch compared to other makes.helix said:
All in all good for groomed trails and lake running but there is allways that sunday afternoon trail from hell that has seen countless sleds for the entire weekend without a groomer.
And the fact that these sleds are getting older and a 400 $ upgrade for a better suspension is alot cheaper than a new apex or nitro.
any one put a polaris skid in there yamaha how hard? i may go that route insted of doo skid
RK-SXVIPER700
New member
I'm currently in the process of putting a Mono RA skid in my viper. Real easy to do with the instructions in the tech pages. From what I've read my back and kidney's will thank me, but we'll see.
The Polaris skids are a pretty easy install. the measurements are on www.jbshocks.com. I have a pro x and flat out love it. Maxdlxpops said:
Dave M
New member
pops said:
Been done hundreds of times...just search "EDGE SKID" and enjoy the hours of reading.