P1000m5 Need opinion on shocks

[Remington]

I've Ben wanting to upgrade my OEM shocks on my P1K5 for a while now, and it's time. I'm tired of getting the crap beat out of me on any trail I go to and bottoming out like an sob. I've done some research on here about fox, Ella, and Walker Evans. Although the threads all have good things to say, I'm a bit confused on what's the best to buy because of the money invested. I've only ben on fox equipped machines (not Hondas) before and it's night and day. I would like to know just a bit more on what you guys have, witch stage to get and best bang for the Big bucks. Thanks friends.


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[drfubar]

Add spacers to your shocks. I did and love it. @GlockMeister did too. A lot cheaper. Only thing is you can't adjust your shocks but I don't think these guys with deep pockets adjust there's anyway. Try it first. 3/4 in X 2 in spacers on front and 3/4 in X 3 in spacers on back if you want to do the rear too. I didn't because I don't need it. Schedule 80 iron pipe for spacers

 

[LarryAmboy]

Add spacers to your shocks. I did and love it. @GlockMeister did too. A lot cheaper. Only thing is you can't adjust your shocks but I don't think these guys with deep pockets adjust there's anyway. Try it first. 3/4 in X 2 in spacers on front and 3/4 in X 3 in spacers on back if you want to do the rear too. I didn't because I don't need it. Schedule 80 iron pipe for spacers

Is anybody making these and got them for sale?


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[GlockMeister]

Is anybody making these and got them for sale?


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You can go to your local metal supply and they will usually cut them for you.

 

[sharp]

Is anybody making these and got them for sale?


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[Remington]

Add spacers to your shocks. I did and love it. @GlockMeister did too. A lot cheaper. Only thing is you can't adjust your shocks but I don't think these guys with deep pockets adjust there's anyway. Try it first. 3/4 in X 2 in spacers on front and 3/4 in X 3 in spacers on back if you want to do the rear too. I didn't because I don't need it. Schedule 80 iron pipe for spacers

I've seen the post on doing that. I was intrigued. It's definitely an option. I Still want to gather some opinions on the aftermarket shocks though. The sandy trails up in michigan are major ripple washboard bumpy ride, and miles of that at 35-45 mph beat the snot out of you, and I think the aftermarket shocks would help cushion that ride more.


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[drfubar]

I've seen the post on doing that. I was intrigued. It's definitely an option. I Still want to gather some opinions on the aftermarket shocks though. The sandy trails up in michigan are major ripple washboard bumpy ride, and miles of that at 35-45 mph beat the snot out of you, and I think the aftermarket shocks would help cushion that ride more.


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Orrrrrrrr slow down

 

[elkaholic]

Orrrrrrrr slow down

Whaaaaa? Why would anybody want to do that?!?


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[Remington]

Orrrrrrrr slow down

Its the poo poo's that need to slow down up here, they go 60 easy on our long straight trails. With the wash boards and short wheel base, people would loose dentures if they go too slow! Lol


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[swsebek]

Remington I contemplated fox shocks for 3 years and I did the spacers and they were ok for small bumps but the ride still was missing something....The fox shocks made my 1880 lb. pig feel light on her feet and a good handling rig .1000 bucks well spent....

 

[Remington]

Remington I contemplated fox shocks for 3 years and I did the spacers and they were ok for small bumps but the ride still was missing something....The fox shocks made my 1880 lb. pig feel light on her feet and a good handling rig .1000 bucks well spent....

Thank you for your input on that. What stage are your fox shocks? I can't remember if they have different stages to choose from or if they come as one type?


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[swsebek]

Thank you for your input on that. What stage are your fox shocks? I can't remember if they have different stages to choose from or if they come as one type?


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One type for the Pioneer 700. Your 1000 will probably only need the fronts replaced

 

[Ragnar406]

I have no experience with modifying to the spacers but I did upgrade to the Fox shocks in my P1k-5 and I have never regretted it. I could tell an immediate difference in ride quality - while it is hard to explain the shocks seem to get rid of that second bounce you get when going over a rocky area.
My wife - who had only ridden twice on trails with me prior noticed and mentioned the difference first time she rode after installing the shocks. I have been very happy with them - look around too because you can get them as low as 1200 to 1300 for a set of 4 - it is a lot of money but for me it has made the ride so much more enjoyable

 

[Smitty335]

Add spacers to your shocks. I did and love it. @GlockMeister did too. A lot cheaper. Only thing is you can't adjust your shocks but I don't think these guys with deep pockets adjust there's anyway. Try it first. 3/4 in X 2 in spacers on front and 3/4 in X 3 in spacers on back if you want to do the rear too. I didn't because I don't need it. Schedule 80 iron pipe for spacers

I don't have very deep pockets, I saved my allowance for almost a year and sold a 94 CR 250 to buy the Stage 5's. I do adjust mine. I'm having a hard time on deciding the spring tension on the fuel side, do I want to set it for 1/2 fuel load or full? Next will be rebound, I think I want a quicker return in the rocks. I carry the instructions with me when I ride to make trail side adjustments. I think the Elkas Stage 5's or the Walkers are unnecessary if you don't ride really hard. Honda should have put spring adjustments on all there shocks

 

[Smitty335]

I have no experience with modifying to the spacers but I did upgrade to the Fox shocks in my P1k-5 and I have never regretted it. I could tell an immediate difference in ride quality - while it is hard to explain the shocks seem to get rid of that second bounce you get when going over a rocky area.
My wife - who had only ridden twice on trails with me prior noticed and mentioned the difference first time she rode after installing the shocks. I have been very happy with them - look around too because you can get them as low as 1200 to 1300 for a set of 4 - it is a lot of money but for me it has made the ride so much more enjoyable

How adjustable are the Fox's, do you have rebound and compression?

 

[Ragnar406]

How adjustable are the Fox's, do you have rebound and compression?

You have a choice of three settings firm, med and soft as well as ability to set preload. they don't have as much adjustment as others but that is fine with me at $1,275 for all 4.

I honestly don't know enough about shocks and how they work to articulate the difference I feel comparing these to the stock shocks.

 

[Smitty335]

You have a choice of three settings firm, med and soft as well as ability to set preload. they don't have as much adjustment as others but that is fine with me at $1,275 for all 4.

I honestly don't know enough about shocks and how they work to articulate the difference I feel comparing these to the stock shocks.

I'm a ole dirt biker, I like to tinker, HA!

 

[Smitty335]

You have a choice of three settings firm, med and soft as well as ability to set preload. they don't have as much adjustment as others but that is fine with me at $1,275 for all 4.

I honestly don't know enough about shocks and how they work to articulate the difference I feel comparing these to the stock shocks.

Then you made the perfect choice, way better than the stockers!

 

[Ragnar406]

I'm a ole dirt biker, I like to tinker, HA!

Yep - if I knew more I would have looked at the elkas - I am like that when I work on my guns - I can tell you what I like in different triggers so I like to adjust my own but in the beginning I was better off with simple

Then you made the perfect choice, way better than the stockers!

I just didn't believe the difference aftermarket shocks could make - heck after I rode on my foxes I started wondering how much better aftermarket shocks would make my truck feel

What are the thoughts on the new Polaris fox electronic shocks? - neat concept

 

[Smitty335]

Yep - if I knew more I would have looked at the elkas - I am like that when I work on my guns - I can tell you what I like in different triggers so I like to adjust my own but in the beginning I was better off with simple


I just didn't believe the difference aftermarket shocks could make - heck after I rode on my foxes I started wondering how much better aftermarket shocks would make my truck feel

What are the thoughts on the new Polaris fox electronic shocks? - neat concept

The stock shocks wear out very quickly, I can notice the difference at 10,000 miles on my 17 Toyota