P1000m5 Walker Evans Review - Honda Pioneer 1000 test run!

[Hondasxs]

That's how they mount in the rear of the vehicle. I know it's upside down but at least the shaft is more protected from rock dings.

I questioned this too.
I sent a email about getting them reset up for my new bumper. I'll ask about this too.

 

[lee]

That is too funny, I looked back at the 1st page to check before I posted. I guess It's a case of seeing what you want to see. Not going to let facts spoil my opinion!

Sorry @Bam85, it's not your camera, just my brain (or lack there of) .

 

[Bam85]

That is too funny, I looked back at the 1st page to check before I posted. I guess It's a case of seeing what you want to see. Not going to let facts spoil my opinion!

Sorry @Bam85, it's not your camera, just my brain (or lack there of) .

It's all good. I did forget to mention that this was on the rear.

 

[Smitty335]

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Honda Pioneer 1000 Piggyback/Rem Res Shocks - Walker Evans Racing

Features:

• MADE IN THE USA
• RE-VALVABLE AND RE-BUILDABLE
• COMPRESSION ADJUSTABLE RESERVOIR
• 5/8" MICRO-ALLOY STEEL NITRID COATED SHOCK SHAFTS
• ANODIZED FOR PROTECTION AND LONG LIFE
• BILLET ALUMINUM DESIGN
• 2.0" SHOCK BODY DESIGN
• 1/2" STEEL BEARING SHOCK ENDS STANDARD
• DESIGNED TO FIT IN OEM BRACKETS
• QUALITY FIT, FUNCTION, AND APPEARANCE

Do you have low & high speed damping and rebound adjustments?

 

[Smitty335]

I try not to push my suspension too hard but when you add up the weight of a roof, windshield, stereo system, dual batteries, brush guard, light bars, winch, two passengers in the front, UHMW skid plate (60lbs) etc. just small bumps are pushing the limits of the OEM shocks.

These WE shocks look to be amazing and a big thanks to @Hondasxs for giving us such an in-depth review. I'm very jealous that you have those and I don't!

I'm still holding out to see who else makes some aftermarket shocks, and hoping that Honda comes out with some soon.

Elka Stage 5's, gotem, wouldn't leave home without them. Any thing would be a huge improvement over the OEM front shocks.Check out the Elka's!

 

[KerXR75]

Aw come on, fine time to show restraint Joey! Haha! Like I always tell my wife, if I'm going to buy it eventually I may as well buy it now and enjoy it longer! Hey, sometimes that logic works

I love that! Might as well get it now and enjoy longer! I wonder if that would apply to me and her sister?! ; )

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[Smitty335]

Elka Stage 5's, gotem, wouldn't leave home without them. Any thing would be a huge improvement over the OEM front shocks.Check out the Elka's!

The Elka's purchase is getting to be a pain, have to pay State sales tax now. I will be getting a bill from the tax man. They track them through the excise tax that you have to pay at the border.

 

[Smitty335]

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Finally received my package from @WalkerEvansRacing. Upon opening it I was excited to finally get them and eager to get them installed and put to the test. I have never run a set of aftermarket shocks in all my years of owning a dozen ATV's, a Pioneer 700, and now the Pioneer 1000. I just didn't think changing out the shocks could make a worthy difference. Man, was I wrong.
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The Pioneer 1000 came with a slightly better set of shocks than its 700 brother. Though it was an improvement it still was not enough to eliminate the hard bottoming out most of us have felt when hitting a hard bump. The "thump" you hear and feel is not a pleasant feeling and honestly, you expected better from a $17k rig.

Enter Walker Evans Racing to deliver a solution!
After a fairly straight forward installation, it was off to Carolina Adventure World to give them a few days of testing. First off we noticed a slightly improved stance. Breaking out our measure we found about an inch improvement over factory.
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Finally, we arrived, unloaded and straight to the speed track for a few loops. The Pioneer 1000, armed with the Walker Evans Shocks was AWESOME! Though the track was fairly smooth it handled amazingly around each turn. The ride and braking around each turn was super smooth. I could already tell the rest of the weekend was going to be "thump" free.

After a few hours of trail riding, we headed back for lunch and to pick up a buddy. But before we could I had to get some rounds on the Enduro Cross track. Here I just knew I would be able to find the bottom of the shocks and after a few warm up laps I was ready. Tried my best to push it but my lack of familiarity was holding me back. Even still, I was sure the bottom was there to be found. But... No. The shocks worked great soaking up each bump along the way.

After lunch, we hit the trail hoping the wind would cut the heat. Overall speed seem to work as it was cooler cruising along then sitting still. After some time I ran across a nice jump. Hit it hard to see if I could find a bottom. NOPE! after I landed, I said to myself, WOW. That was a smooth landing, lets do that again. So we did. Someone decided to get creative with the camera. lol. But did a great job catching the landing.

Later that day we headed to the rock crawl section which is always a blast. Both the 1000 and the 700 tackled it with ease. The Walker Evans shocks did a great job helping flex over the rocks. I have to say I am totally impressed.

Overall I was very impressed with these shocks. Though I tried my best, I could not find bottom like the factory shocks did. The felt great the whole weekend and recommend them to anyone looking to improve the suspension of there Pioneer 1000!

After doing some research, the Walker Evans have a different driver and passenger front shock, makes perfect since to me, gas and passenger on one side and driver on the other, drivers side lighter. i would buy the Wallker Evans if I wasn't such a nut!

 

[Smitty335]

The Elka's purchase is getting to be a pain, have to pay State sales tax now. I will be getting a bill from the tax man. They track them through the excise tax that you have to pay at the border.

Got the tax bill today $ 324.00 + excise tax $ 99.99 + 2776.00, do the math! They are great shocks, BUTTTTT!

 

[nbomar]

Got the tax bill today $ 324.00 + excise tax $ 99.99 + 2776.00, do the math! They are great shocks, BUTTTTT!

So I should get ready for this bill also?


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[Smitty335]

So I should get ready for this bill also?


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I don't know if it's based on $ 2000.00. I think the shocks are the best, but I wonder if I would have ordered 1/2 at at time, if the red flags would have gone off????? Invoice was for $ 2,775.00 for four.

 

[Bam85]

Update on the Walker Evans shocks: They're sending me stiffer springs for the rear shocks for mine. I felt that they bottomed out too much when I pushed it really hard, especially in the whoops. So, we're going with a 25 lb stiffer spring and see how it works.

 

[gpshemi]

I'm sure Elka and Walker Evans are great, and far better than Fox shocks, but it seems that dollar for dollar the 814's can't be beat. Everyone who buys them is amazed. That many riders can't be wrong.

 

[Smitty335]

I'm sure Elka and Walker Evans are great, and far better than Fox shocks, but it seems that dollar for dollar the 814's can't be beat. Everyone who buys them is amazed. That many riders can't be wrong.

I have never ran 814's, so not much help, some of the 814 have limiting straps, I find that weird?

 

[Delton]

I have never ran 814's, so not much help, some of the 814 have limiting straps, I find that weird?

The 814s are long travel shocks meaning without those straps they can be overextended. At least thats what Craig told me

 

[Delton]

I'm sure Elka and Walker Evans are great, and far better than Fox shocks, but it seems that dollar for dollar the 814's can't be beat. Everyone who buys them is amazed. That many riders can't be wrong.

They have a new Dominator series from 814. Theyre for harder riding like the Elkas and WEs. They run roughly 400 bucks more than ones i have. They are designed to be comparable to the expensive ones.

 

[Smitty335]

They have a new Dominator series from 814. Theyre for harder riding like the Elkas and WEs. They run roughly 400 bucks more than ones i have. They are designed to be comparable to the expensive ones.

The E brake is killer!

 

[Delton]

The E brake is killer!

Got it mounted already??

 

[Smitty335]

Got it mounted already??

OW YEA, Saturday As well as finding the oil leak on the motor, bad o ring on the dip stick, had to take all the rear floor boards up to find it and clean it up! HA!

 

[LarryAmboy]

The E brake is killer!

E brake?