[boost addict]

Here are a couple of pics showing the differance between the Raptor SE fronts vs the XX pogo sticks. I will post more pics and what's needed to get them mounted on the XX. The shocks have High-/Lo-speed compression, rebound and threaded preload adjustment, 9" of travel.

 

[08700xx]

Good idea Jody, can't wait to see how turns out. DL where are my stock Raptor shocks lol

 

[Red-N-BlackXX]

X2 Jody

 

[boost addict]

I had them setting here and figured why not see if they fit. The bottom mount will bolt right up, the top should be a easy fix. Best part is you can find them on all the raptor forums for 200-300.00 used.

 

[DL700]

they were pretty rusty,,, so they are long gone

 

[DL700]

Those should give it a nice stance.... 04 up yfz shocks would work the same... they are just a hair shorter though

 

[jfdanie2]

I'm already looking for some so I can do the same thing. Jody if you come across some on the raptor forums let me know!!

 

[boost addict]

No problem Joseph! I should have them figured out this week.

 

[jfdanie2]

The bottom mount look about the same width. This should be an easy upgrade.

 

[boost addict]

The bottom mount look about the same width. This should be an easy upgrade.

Yup:hey:

 

[EEHonda]

The ride height will be perfect now!

 

[D Bergstrom]

Remember, the compressed length is just as important as the extended length. Since the Raptor shock looks to be around 2" shorter, the compressed length could be about the same, so the tire on the 700XX could travel up further, meaning the frame could hit the ground before the shock actually bottoms out. Just something else to look out for.

Doug

 

[boost addict]

Thanks for the heads up Doug:tup: Does any shock bottom worse than our stock shocks:lol:

Joseph.. I bet this guy would take less than what he's asking. Just a example of whats out there.

http://www.raptorforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87520&highlight=shocks

 

[Brokenbones]

Fyi i'm running kyb shock from a ski-doo mxz x 2010-11 they are 18'' long and amazing! This sled weight 442 dry like the xx .

 

[Brokenbones]

Aldo ltr 450 are 18'' and very good!

 

[jfdanie2]

That's about what I'm shooting for in price range and I've been looking on eBay and have found lots of elkas for cheap that fit yfz's.

 

[boost addict]

That's about what I'm shooting for in price range and I've been looking on eBay and have found lots of elkas for cheap that fit yfz's.

The XX has no after market support :nuts:

 

[jfdanie2]

Not really and everything is more expensive. Its hard to find used parts for the xx as well.

 

[TxAggie09]

I dont want to hijack your thread, so if it this is out of place, the mods can delete it.

I found some '11 yfz450 shocks that the guy says measure 18.25" from eye to eye (center to center) and have 9.5" travel. Any idea how these will work for the XX? Any idea what adjustments can be made with these shocks? It looks like the yfz only weighs 400 lbs, so its a good bit lighter than our rigs.

 

[DL700]

I dont want to hijack your thread, so if it this is out of place, the mods can delete it.

I found some '11 yfz450 shocks that the guy says measure 18.25" from eye to eye (center to center) and have 9.5" travel. Any idea how these will work for the XX? Any idea what adjustments can be made with these shocks? It looks like the yfz only weighs 400 lbs, so its a good bit lighter than our rigs.

consider the valving and application not just bike weight... those would actually be very close, they are a bit longer then the earlier years