P500 Softer Springs On The Walker Evans Review

[jay_man81]

Thank you guys and gals for being patient with me on the testing. I wanted to make sure to get some good seat time with the softer springs before I gave my thoughts.
Here is my test and review of the softer springs on the Walker Evans shocks. It's pretty long so if you're pressed for time skip to around 10:45 to just here my thoughts on the 175lb front and 200lb rear springs.

Edit: Part 2 is further down the page with a bonus clip in the middle.

 

[Miss_Oak]

Good video, great info! Thanks jay!

 

[Derail]

Great video. Thanks again for all the information you have given us. Very much appreciated.

 

[chrisC]

Good video!!

Are you going to test them on the
"country whoops, where did that come from... And the jump" ?
Just to keep the comparison consistant with the earlier test?
How do they behave with the compression adjustment turned up doing your regular "fast driving"?

Can you elaborate on the video at all?

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[Chooglin]

I second @chrisC comments. I would like to see a video thru the woops. Seeing the shocks in action on the bike , would help me make a decision to purchase these. It's really hard to see what's going on with the suspension from inside the cab.

Great video and appreciate all the work while testing these!

 

[jay_man81]

Good video!!

Are you going to test them on the
"country whoops, where did that come from... And the jump" ?
Just to keep the comparison consistant with the earlier test?
How do they behave with the compression adjustment turned up doing your regular "fast driving"?

Can you elaborate on the video at all?

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If that's what you guys want to see I will be happy to do so. I planed on doing that eventually, I just wanted to get tests done first that best represent the normal "trail riding" aspect that a lot have asked about. Before I do the testing with the 225lb springs I'll throw the 175's back on and hit the same tests I did before.

I'm always up for jumping Mighty Mouse!

 

[jay_man81]

I'll do those tests this weekend and upload it for next Thursday's vid.

Edit: I will try my hardest to get it shot and ready for Tuesday's upload if possible for those of you hovering over the "order" button with your mouse cursor...lol.

 

[chrisC]

If that's what you guys want to see I will be happy to do so. I planed on doing that eventually, I just wanted to get tests done first that best represent the normal "trail riding" aspect that a lot have asked about. Before I do the testing with the 225lb springs I'll throw the 175's back on and hit the same tests I did before.

I'm always up for jumping Mighty Mouse!

My concern with the lighter springs is bottoming out.
Would you be able to give even a "verbal report" on the result of adding a 200lb passenger and a 150-200lbs load on the rack ? Maybe as part of your "where did that come from" section ?

The 175lb springs are recommended for "98% of us watching"
It would show the limits on a loaded machine for those looking at those 175lb springs ?
Having a passenger and a bit of weight on the back is "normal trail riding" for a lot of us.

crank up that compression adjustment

 

[jay_man81]

My concern with the lighter springs is bottoming out.
Would you be able to give even a "verbal report" on the result of adding a 200lb passenger and a 150-200lbs load on the rack ? Maybe as part of your "where did that come from" section ?

The 175lb springs are recommended for "98% of us watching"
It would show the limits on a loaded machine for those looking at those 175lb springs ?
Having a passenger and a bit of weight on the back is "normal trail riding" for a lot of us.

crank up that compression adjustment

Remember this is just my preliminary test results and that, like you said, I had the compression set full soft. I do plan on doing more to show you guys and have done some quick testing already just nothing in front of the camera yet.There are 13 "clicks" to stiffin the ride and I've played around with some weight on harder compression settings and these still did great.

I'm liking your guys ideas for tests. Keep them coming and I'll tailor tests for what you guys want see!

 

[Chooglin]

Remember this is just my preliminary test results and that, like you said, I had the compression set full soft. I do plan on doing more to show you guys and have done some quick testing already just nothing in front of the camera yet.There are 13 "clicks" to stiffin the ride and I've played around with some weight on harder compression settings and these still did great.

I'm liking your guys ideas for tests. Keep them coming and I'll tailor tests for what you guys want see!

Thank you @jay_man81 in no way am I criticisizing what your doing and I am glad you are willing to listen and help us all decide if it's worth the $$$ to purchase these. Your doing a great job , we just want a different look how these preform.........keep up the good work!

 

[jay_man81]

Here is an unscheduled bonus upload showing how I swapped the springs. Had a few ask how I did it which I filmed but didn't include in the vid cause it was already 13min long. Here is now for those of you who might have to do this yourself.

 

[jay_man81]

Thank you @jay_man81 in no way am I criticisizing what your doing and I am glad you are willing to listen and help us all decide if it's worth the $$$ to purchase these. Your doing a great job , we just want a different look how these preform.........keep up the good work!

No worries, I like criticism. It helps me improve my content and make even better videos. Your guys input is always welcome and I appreciate you guys telling me what you would like to see.

 

[chrisC]

Thanks for listening to and addressing our concerns Jay_man81. Your doing a great job showcasing those Walker Evans shocks! Making a decision on purchasing , and spring choice will be easy with your testing. I really appreciate what your doing!

 

[jay_man81]

All right everyone! Here is part 2 of my review where I tackle "Country Whoops", "Where Did That Come From", and "I Believe I Can Fly", with the softer springs on the Walker Evans.

If you guys that watch the vid here would do me a favor and go to the vid on YouTube when you have time so you can give it a thumbs up I would appreciate it as well!

 

[chrisC]

Excellent review !
Looks like the 175lb springs are the best all round for most all of us .

 

[Derail]

GREAT VIDEO ! Thanks so much dude. You have been a HUGE help. Working long days this week so I have not had a chance to install my new shocks yet. But I did find the time to switch out to the lighter springs. One last question...after you installed the lighter springs, how many threads showed past the spanner nut ? Hoping you can give me a base line adjustment to start with before I install the shocks.

 

[jay_man81]

GREAT VIDEO ! Thanks so much dude. You have been a HUGE help. Working long days this week so I have not had a chance to install my new shocks yet. But I did find the time to switch out to the lighter springs. One last question...after you installed the lighter springs, how many threads showed past the spanner nut ? Hoping you can give me a base line adjustment to start with before I install the shocks.

I'll measure them tomorrow for you and let you know.

 

[Derail]

I'll measure them tomorrow for you and let you know.

Thanks friend.

 

[Heloron]

Excellent review !
Looks like the 175lb springs are the best all round for most all of us .

Looks like for riding around you may be right. However, I plan to install the front cargo rack where I intend to lay that big mule deer buck on this fall, with a little luck. My back rack has been outfitted with a box, gun case and 2 rotomax gas containers. As such, think I'll still with the stock heavier springs and see how they work out.

 

[jay_man81]

Looks like for riding around you may be right. However, I plan to install the front cargo rack where I intend to lay that big mule deer buck on this fall, with a little luck. My back rack has been outfitted with a box, gun case and 2 rotomax gas containers. As such, think I'll still with the stock heavier springs and see how they work out.

I've tested 225 lb springs as well with weight on the front and you might want to check them out. I put about 70lbs on the front to stimulate the weight of a plow and the 225 did great and we're still a bit better riding than the 250's