works dual rates with asr +2's

[98warrior]

I was planning on buying this combo this summer but have a few questions about them. I only ride fast agressive trails, no big jumps or anything like that. Would the works dual rates without rezzies be ok? What are the advantages of the works with rezzies? Oh and I know the asr's are the cheapest out there but would they hold up alright for my riding? Thanks

 

[dave76]

Thats basically my setup, but I have the rezzis. I think the only advantage the Works rezzis give the added nitrogen in the remote rezzi, which will keep the shock cooler, thats what I think, somone else might know, I'll check Works web. I know there no rebound adjustment on it. ASRs may be the cheapest but hey I'm not racing so they suffice.

 

[dave76]

This auta explain it. From the Works Web page,
"Smooth or finned reservoirs with stainless steel covered hoses can be added or retrofitted to most Works gas emulsion shocks. Hose lengths and fittings vary with application. All Works Shocks are custom-built to your riding weight, type of terrain and vehicle, so even the non-reservoir Works shocks will be a vast improvement over the stock shocks. Reservoirs are really a necessity if shock is run in long-distance races for hours at a time, or on extremely rough racetracks with motos of 20 minutes or more, or when operating temperatures exceed 175°F. If you purchase Works Performance shocks without reservoirs, but you decide at some future date that you need them, they can be added at that time.

Advantages: Works shocks are pressurized with nitrogen. Standard Works shocks are gas-emulsion type - that means that the nitrogen is charged into the oil. The remote reservoirs are attached to the shock through a hose that transfers oil. Inside the reservoir is a polyurethane bladder that separates the nitrogen from the oil. There are two advantages to this; One is that the oil capacity of the shock is increased, which aids in cooling the shock fluid and increases the service life of the oil; and the second is that the compression and rebound valving will stay consistent under the most severe of conditions."

 

[hotphil]

do you have to oil shocks w/out rezzies?

 

[dave76]

According to the web site you really can't do that unless you a way recharging the shock with nitrogen, If you have to add oil, your best bet is to send it back to Works and have them rebuild the shock, because you probably would have a leak. I've read elsewere that the stock shocks wear out only after 100hrs of hard use, could be wrong but it sounds logical to me.

 

[yakuza]

That's the setup I have, and I race with the non-ressie shocks and asr arms and have no problems. ASR has a liftetime warranty, and they honor it. Well worth the money. I'll probably add ressies to mine this spring though.....

 

[98warrior]

So do you think that combo was worth the 700 bucks or so? I dont wana spend all that money for those and end up saying well they work alright but not what i would expect for the price.

 

[yakuza]

I'd say yeah, they're worth it. It will be a HUGE improvement over stock. Unless you're racing where the things heat up like crazy, you'll be fine without the rezzies. Probably 99.9% of riders would be fine without the rezzies, if you're one of the .1% that pushes your bike to the limits constantly than you could use the rezzies. And like I said earlier, you can always add them on later.

 

[hotphil]

how do shocks heat up???

 

[98warrior]

I'd say yeah, they're worth it. It will be a HUGE improvement over stock. Unless you're racing where the things heat up like crazy, you'll be fine without the rezzies. Probably 99.9% of riders would be fine without the rezzies, if you're one of the .1% that pushes your bike to the limits constantly than you could use the rezzies. And like I said earlier, you can always add them on later.

No i dont push it to the limit all the time, i rarely hit any jumps if any. Just fast trails.

 

[98warrior]

Oh and since i'm widening the front will i need an extended axle also?

 

[dave76]

I'd say yeah, they're worth it. It will be a HUGE improvement over stock. Unless you're racing where the things heat up like crazy, you'll be fine without the rezzies. Probably 99.9% of riders would be fine without the rezzies, if you're one of the .1% that pushes your bike to the limits constantly than you could use the rezzies. And like I said earlier, you can always add them on later.

I agree with yakuza the non rezzi will be fine, I got mine from Bad04 Warrior, thats how I ended up with rezzis. Also 98 I would get the dura blue axle, Just look at the rear of my bike that will tell the difference. Put it this way with my set up, your confidence is way up, the quad just rides it's self through turns. Now if I had a few extra bucks I would buy the Ultra cross rear shock from Bad04.

 

[yakuza]

Here, let me make it easier for ya:

Huge difference over stock with the axle, handles like a dream.....

 

[98warrior]

Well i was'nt planning on buying an axle this summer so idk, I could afford all of it but theres other stuff i wana buy too. For now i might just buy some nice banshee fronts shocks. Its hard to tell knowing me though, I just buy stuff at random sometimes lol.

 

[dave76]

I do the same thing 98warrior, but the banshee shocks did work good for the stock suspention.

 

[warriorspeed350]

just get a g force, i dont care what people have said about them, i know people that have trashed their quads and never had a problem with the axle bending

 

[yakuza]

That's whats on mine. It has a warranty. Just if you bend it and they ask if you race, tell them no. The little cousin bent his, and when he called RMATV to get it replaced, they asked if he raced it. Doesn't make any sence when they advertise it as a "racing" axle, but if you race I think they'll tell you your SOL. He told them he didn't and they replaced it.

 

[dave76]

g force axle, $199 from Rockymountain atv for a 98 warrior