Sachs Shock

[hamer174]

looking at getting a 2011 EC 300, I have heard good and bad things about the Sachs shock. Just kinda wonder what the general thoughts are on it. Figured this was the best forum to ask, I know the Ohlins is better but thats probably not an option money wise.

[Clay]

Originally Posted by hamer174

looking at getting a 2011 EC 300, I have heard good and bad things about the Sachs shock. Just kinda wonder what the general thoughts are on it. Figured this was the best forum to ask, I know the Ohlins is better but thats probably not an option money wise.

The general consensus is that the shock is too stiff. It is really easy to fix. I know that Enduro Engineering can fix it and I hear grat things about LTR's work on this shock too.

[Simmo737]

Good build quality and similar design to ohlins, bad valving from the factory, revalve and it's good to go. It had a reputation for losing damping in earlier models due to the piston band energizer o ring being inadequate, this is no longer the case. If your elite/pro and are worried about heat, you can opt for a bladder conversion but it probably doesn't need it in reality.

[hamer174]

being alittle stiff is probably ok for me. I'm a bigger guy anyway (215lb). Thanks for the info.

[GMP]

Mine has been as good as an Ohlins for over 200 hrs. Valved correctly and serviced its fine. Les at LTR knows these very well from doing Huskys for years as well as GGs. I hear he's feeling good and starting up the shop again too.

[moto9]

It's a good shock, but as said it needs to be revalved...at 190lbs I had to respring front and rear as well.
It took a few trys to get the shock to work how I wanted but finally got it figured out.
If you can't do it yourself send the suspension out...it's the best money you'll ever spend on your bike.

The GG is a whole different bike (better) with properly working suspension.

[Elvis74]

every shock is good after revalving!
In stock conditions everybody has some doubts about the setting.

[hamer174]

thanks for all the info, seems like the general consensus is revalve it and it should be no problems. Now if i can just just sale this KTM I have and get away from the "Evil Orange Empire"

[GMP]

In general, why would anyone think that stock valving, which was speced for a virtual average rider of 170lbs in average conditions, should be good for them and when its not cry foul on the shock? This is nuts, valving is an adjustment just like jetting. If its not addressed, you never completed your bike setup.

[hamer174]

In general, why would anyone think that stock valving, which was speced for a virtual average rider of 170lbs in average conditions, should be good for them and when its not cry foul on the shock? This is nuts, valving is an adjustment just like jetting. If its not addressed, you never completed your bike setup

GMP I agree 100% the reason I was asking cause a few people have told me no matter what revalving is done you the Sachs should be called Sucks, and is only good for the trash.