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'01 raptor vs 300ex
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Posted by: rescuescrub

hey all. just wanted some feedback as to the two shocks. who has what and if they were pleased with the results. thnxs in advance..

Posted by: BR16250

i had both, both are stiff but the 300ex is definately a better for the 250ex

Posted by: FoxHondaRider

300ex has to be way better.

Raptor:
-396 lbs dry weight
-Cast aluminum swing arm w/rebound, High-/Lo-speed compression and threaded preload adjustment, 10.1-in travel
(MUCH longer swingarm which means more leverage plus it has a linkage to soften the shock.)

300ex:
-390 lbs fully loaded
-Swingarm with single shock; five-position spring preload adjustability; 7.9 inches travel
(MUCH shorter swingarm and very close to the 250ex.)

Posted by: rescuescrub

thnxs.. was stuck between the two and was waiting for someone with first hand knowledge of both

Posted by: m.h.s.c.#527

quote:
Originally posted by FoxHondaRider
300ex has to be way better.

Raptor:
-396 lbs dry weight
-Cast aluminum swing arm w/rebound, High-/Lo-speed compression and threaded preload adjustment, 10.1-in travel
(MUCH longer swingarm which means more leverage plus it has a linkage to soften the shock.)

300ex:
-390 lbs fully loaded
-Swingarm with single shock; five-position spring preload adjustability; 7.9 inches travel
(MUCH shorter swingarm and very close to the 250ex.)

no the raptor is better compression, preload, rebound. idont care how much leverage the raptor is better

Posted by: BR16250

sounds like you want to buy my raptor shock, mhsc

Posted by: prairiemonster

quote:
Originally posted by rescuescrub
hey all. just wanted some feedback as to the two shocks. who has what and if they were pleased with the results. thnxs in advance..

To be honest I can't tell the difference
between the 300ex shock and our solid strut/bar we use for drag racing.Just because the 300ex and the 01 raptor fits does not mean they work right.If you get the raptor shock rebuilt for your weight and the quads weight,it would be cheapest and best way to go at this time.
I think m.h.s.c.#527 has a elka rear shock, not for sure, maybe he can tell us the cost of a good shock and if it's worth the money are not.
The right thing would be for Honda to fix this problem.

lol

Posted by: ryanh250ex

modified '01 raptor shock

Posted by: rescuescrub

thnxs all for your input. as prairiemonster points out there is no "cut and dry' answer