Shocks on ebay ?

[jagco1]

I seen this on ebay price low, springs 650 pounds. Are these good shocks for the vmax. The guy has them listed for the vmax.

Man I almost job on them. But I better ask here 1st.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/YAMAHA-VMAX...Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item43c208bf43

 

[davesax36]

I think those are probably related to the other $100 eBay shocks and would be horrendously under-sprung. I'm pretty sure the max load listed on the headstock sticker is 1100 lbs. A set of springs rated barely half that won't even come close...

Or I'm totally wrong and they're awesome.

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[one2dmax]

They suck (for this bike)

 

[jagco1]

what is the spring weight for the vmax.

 

[Rusty McNeil]

If they're anything like like other $100 gas reservoir shocks on eBay last few years they're definitely shit. I know someone who tried those and they were cheap crap.

Good reservoir shocks run around $800-$1200 a pair or more so you gotta know its too good to be true.

 

[jagco1]

If they're anything like like other $100 gas reservoir shocks on eBay last few years they're definitely shit. I know someone who tried those and they were cheap crap.

Good reservoir shocks run around $800-$1200 a pair or more so you gotta know its too good to be true.

Thanks guy's for the info, Man I'm glad i did not hop on them now.

 

[Miles Long]

Also check "Item applications"
States for Maxes "1985-2013"
If they can't get the application right, doesn't say much for the company, or the product.
BUYER BEWARE!!

 

[Blue max]

Mate stay well clear. A friend bought a set off ebay for around $150 AUD and they were woeful. Undersprung, dangerously. Rusted and looked like crap after a month.

I fitted ICON classics (look like the original but a far superior shock) and had the front end worked by a racing suspension specialist. He matched the front and rear with the right springs, emulators, heavier oil and OMG it transformed MAX from a wollowing flexiframe pinball lurching from corner to corner to a bike that now sits solid and doesnt dive under brakes.

 

[dwarf717]

I read a write up on another site about these Ebay shocks. NOT GOOD!!! One of the shocks actually broke as the shocks bottomed out over a rail crossing....at low speeds, as the shocks were quite mushy to begin with

 

[jagco1]

I read a write up on another site about these Ebay shocks. NOT GOOD!!! One of the shocks actually broke as the shocks bottomed out over a rail crossing....at low speeds, as the shocks were quite mushy to begin with

man not good, thanks