Something I copied from
http://www.yfzcentral.com/invision/index.php?showtopic=37883Custom Axis
Adjustments-Preload, Compression, Rebound
Features- CAD/CAM technology, 5/8" diameter shafts, race proven suspension fluids, "live spring" design. all this ads up to make one extreemly adjustable and tunable shock.
Price-$895-$1325
Customer Service- overall good customer service, willing to revalve if not setup properly the first time.
Turnaround- ranges from a week to 3 weeks, depending on time and demand
Appeal- Axis shocks are state-of-the art shocks. fully designed on CAD software and machined out, their looks cant be beat. quality parts and service go into each shock. Axis is a division of Penske Racing, a leader in automotive suspension.
PEP
Adjustments- preload, compression, rebound
Features-quad rate, ZPS, BIG rezzies, race proven, chrome bodies
Price- $595-$1695
Customer Service- this is where PEP falls behind. because of there extreem waiting list and only 2 guys making the shocks, getting a revalve or service can take some time
Turnaround- 3 weeks and up to 3 months
Appeal- with their chrome bodies and multi colored springs, they stand out in the crowd. they also preform just as good as they look with many of the top GNC pros riding on PEP. they have been in the buisness ever since quad racing began. the quality of these is top notch from the spherical bearings to the internals.
Elka
Adjustments- preload, compression H/L, rebound
Features- quad rate, SSD, innovative designs, cool anodized red parts , TRACK system, Elite, Sports, Recreation, and Dune series shocks designed to fit any budget.
Price- $450-$1295 TRACK system will be more, hasent been released to the public yet
Customer Service- Elka is known for their excelent customer service and helpfull people.
Turnaround- 1 week to 3 weeks
Appeal- yet another great looking shock. the anodized red is different from anyother in the business. however, looks can be deceveing. because Elka almost mass produces shocks, each shock mignt not get the "care" and attention that Axis, PEP, and TCS provides. this is probably the main reason why many people have to send their shocks back for revalving or re-springing. but regardless, they make a good quality product.
TCS
Adjustments- preload, compression
Features- tripple rate, SCS, shim style valving, simple yet effective design
Price- $650-$975
Customer Service- from Lake Elsinore, CA, TCS provides excelent customer service. owned and opperated by Todd Davis, this company knows how to tune your shocks. if you dont agree, take them back because theres a 30 day revalve guarantee.
Turnaround- 1-4 weeks, depending on the season and avalibility
Appeal- TCS shocks are very easy on the eyes . with their shim style valving and Eibach springs, there bound to have a good effect on your machine. TCS is often mistaken with being a lesser quality company, and just a cheap alternative to the bigger names. but couldnt be farther from the truth. they are just a smaller company making great quality products. TCS also offers revalve/respring for your stock rear shock turning it into an awsome ride.
FOX Racing Shocks
Adjustments- "preload", compression, rebound -> C/R only found on the Evol shocks
Features- uses air pressure to controll the firmness of the shock, infantly adjustable, new doubble piggyback style
Price-$695-$?
(only Natalie runs the new Evol series, so who konws the price?)
Customer Service- well, Fox is big in the Downhill Offroad Bike industry with many different models avalible for bikes. also into full off road buggy/truck suspension, and iv never heard anything bad about these. so i think its safe to assume that their service will be just as good as their product
Turnaround- because there is no specific valving, and you do all the fine tuning of these shocks, these can be at your door as fast as the UPS man can bring them!
Appeal- the look and technology of these products is outstanding. this could very well be the future of ATV suspension as we know. multi spring rates and the valving methods for regular shocks date back to the '20s. its time for change! and Fox is just the company to do this Look for a few more bikes next season to be running the Evol shocks.
Ohlins
Adjustments- preload, compression, rebound
Features- made in Sweeden!, years of shock experince, dual or single rate springs, high quality components
Price- $750-$1150
Customer Service- Ohlins now has a handfull of distributers and small manufacturing plants here in the US. although you wont be directly connected with their facilites in Sweeden, your shocks will be tuned and refined in the US. not many people riding on Ohlins since the 250r days, Dunk is the only one i can think of off hand.
Turnaround- usually fast, taking with in 2-4 weeks
Appeal- Ohlins hasent changed their look in a long time. and why should they? the gold anodized rezzies and intense yellow springs make them look race ready, and they are.
Motowoz
Adjustments- preload, compression, rebound
Features- new single Titanium Spring, large lines to rezzies for maximum fluid flow, advanced CAD designed VSV valving, "tripple" seal system.
Price- $1070-$1750
Customer Service- Motowoz has an awsome valving program with lots of new technology in the shocks. im sure they will help you out with all of your suspension needs
Turnaround- Sadly i cant answer this question, because i havent talked or seen anybody run these shocks . im sure we will be seeing more of these as the company slowly rebuilds its self.
Appeal- another awsome looking shock. one with looks as good as performance. Motowoz is now offering a lineup of a-arms (standard and long travel) as well. these are sure to please even the most critical rider.
Works
Adjustments- Preload, compression (H/L), rebound
Features- ZPS,new 5/8" shafts, checkball valving, Black Widow,"G" Series, Pro Series, and A-T Series to match any riding style
Price- $320-$1050
Customer Service- good customer service with a revalve opperation if your not satisfied with your shocks the first time around.
Turnaround- quick times using a large manufacturing facility. usually 1-2 weeks
Appeal- their new designs are like nothing we've seen from Works. a new dual line rezzie and also the Black Widow series. in addition are the gold anodized rezzies, black bodies and red, black and white springs.
Progressive
Adjustments- preload, compression (H/L), rebound
Features- new "6th-sence" valving technology, Control Valve Technology, position sensitive damping control. very advanced technology. Five controls independently adjust bottom out resistance, low speed compression, high speed compression, rebound, and preload.
Price- $alot$, havent seen a price yet, but im sure its not going to be cheap!
Customer Service- because these shocks are soo adjustable, they dont need to be revalved. thus, almost eliminating Customer Service. but PS has been around for a good number of years and would help you out in geting a great set of shocks
Turnaround- since they have no specific valving (at least to my knowledge) they could simply be shipped directly to you.
Appeal- perhaps the best looking out of our line up. large piggyback rezzies which get their fluid from dual compression adjustments look trick. deffinently should not pass these up on your search for a better suspension!
