P1000 Rear shocks

[Montecresto]

Would any of you happen to know if the 1000-3 shares the same self leveling rear shocks as the 1000-5?

 

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[sharp]

Would any of you happen to know if the 1000-3 shares the same self leveling rear shocks as the 1000-5?

The 1000-3 does not have the leveling shocks. They should be able to interchange.

 

[Montecresto]

The 1000-3 does not have the leveling shocks. They should be able to interchange.

Thanks sharp, I pretty much assumed the self levelers were for when the P1K-5 owners were carrying uncle Joe and aunt Betsy in the back seats, no emoji for what I'm thinking but you can use your imagination.

 

[Montecresto]

So next question, does anyone have any P1K-5 rear shock take offs that theyed like to peddle???

 

[joeymt33]

So next question, does anyone have any P1K-5 rear shock take offs that theyed like to peddle???

I can tell yoU this. I've evaluated the self leveling shocks on the camping trip when we rode from royal blue to Windrock. When we loaded the camping gear in the back, it squatted pretty good and the ride always felt soft and it really didn't "pump" itself up. I believe me and @Hondasxs talked about it and measured roughly. I've not been impressed.

Maybe they worked when it was new and now they're wore out, Idk?

When I return these walker Evans shocks, I may swap with my father so I can have the "manual" adjustable rear shocks. At least I could crank those up rather quickly when needed.

 

[joeymt33]

So next question, does anyone have any P1K-5 rear shock take offs that theyed like to peddle???

I would think that the boys that are upgrading to fox, WE, and elka would like to get some of that money back and make a deal. I know I would if I ever upgrade to new shocks

 

[ghost]

So next question, does anyone have any P1K-5 rear shock take offs that theyed like to peddle???

I'll have a set of self-levelers ready to peddle in a couple weeks.
Elkas are shipping now

 

[joeymt33]

I'll have a set of self-levelers ready to peddle in a couple weeks.
Elkas are shipping now

Dang you guys, y'all are making it hard to hold out!

 

[ghost]

Dang you guys, y'all are making it hard to hold out!

Just for once I'd like to make a change to my ride ahead you. Till now I've watched you and play copycat.

 

[Montecresto]

I can tell yoU this. I've evaluated the self leveling shocks on the camping trip when we rode from royal blue to Windrock. When we loaded the camping gear in the back, it squatted pretty good and the ride always felt soft and it really didn't "pump" itself up. I believe me and @Hondasxs talked about it and measured roughly. I've not been impressed.

Maybe they worked when it was new and now they're wore out, Idk?

When I return these walker Evans shocks, I may swap with my father so I can have the "manual" adjustable rear shocks. At least I could crank those up rather quickly when needed.

I'm a bit confused by this, are you saying that you're not impressed with Honda's self levelers?

 

[joeymt33]

I'm a bit confused by this, are you saying that you're not impressed with Honda's self levelers?

They seem to ride good until loaded heavy then they are pretty soft. I don't think they ever pumped up when I had them.


Next time i put them on, I'll take measurements and then load it with concrete blocks and take another measurement. Then ride for a half a mile and come back and measure again.

Maybe somebody else beat me to it as that will be a few weeks.

 

[ghost]

They seem to ride good until loaded heavy then they are pretty soft. I don't think they ever pumped up when I had them.


Next time i put them on, I'll take measurements and then load it with concrete blocks and take another measurement. Then ride for a half a mile and come back and measure again.

Maybe somebody else beat me to it as that will be a few weeks.

I did some measurements on that about a year ago - I'll see if I can find it.
I didnt want to say anything cause I'm willing to sell them but I found the self levelers made a big difference when fully loaded. The shocks recover maybe 60 to 70 percent of the original height. With a heavy load I found machine is alot more stable after the levelling happens. You have to drive it a bit for the shocks to adjust.

Anyway - dont take my word for it - I'm upgrading...

 

[ghost]

P1000 - Auto leveling rear suspension

 

[Montecresto]

They seem to ride good until loaded heavy then they are pretty soft. I don't think they ever pumped up when I had them.


Next time i put them on, I'll take measurements and then load it with concrete blocks and take another measurement. Then ride for a half a mile and come back and measure again.

Maybe somebody else beat me to it as that will be a few weeks.

Hmm, ok I'm going to need more feedback. Hopefully there's some out there.

 

[Montecresto]

I did some measurements on that about a year ago - I'll see if I can find it.
I didnt want to say anything cause I'm willing to sell them but I found the self levelers made a big difference when fully loaded. The shocks recover maybe 60 to 70 percent of the original height. With a heavy load I found machine is alot more stable after the levelling happens. You have to drive it a bit for the shocks to adjust.

Anyway - dont take my word for it - I'm upgrading...

I appreciate the veraciousness.

 

[joeymt33]

My current dissatisfaction with the auto leveling shocks could be because I have been testing these Walker Evans.

It was super easy to crank them up and before I went on the ride. I knew I would have a lot of weight in the back.

While on the ride, it was easy to fine tune the compression by turning the knob. I loved it a lot better vs the previous rides with oem rear shocks.

@ohanacreek, what do you think about the WE shocks after Friday's ride? Specifically the rear shocks?

I know we stared off too soft and then turned them up a couple times when we stopped and it was great.

 

[PioneerPete]

I have a full set of 1000-5 shocks for barter... I always felt like the self levelers worked pretty well... not sure what @joeymt33 is going on about...

 

[Montecresto]

I have a full set of 1000-5 shocks for barter... I always felt like the self levelers worked pretty well... not sure what @joeymt33 is going on about...

Why aren't they on your ride?

 

[PioneerPete]

Why aren't they on your ride?

well, old Pete was such a good boy this year that Santa brought him some Stage 5 Elkas all the way around...

 

[joeymt33]

Why aren't they on your ride?

BOOM!