[TracyH1]

Does anyone know of an aftermarket shock that is adjustable for little smoother ride? I've got an 06 Foreman ES and I don't want the Perfex travel kit.

 

[350hondaman]

progressive 512s

they make good aftermarket, adjustable shocks for Hondas
http://www.progressivesuspension.com/
the 512 model is the best for you

 

[H4]

You should check with a dealer to see if the adjustable shocks from the Canadian Trail Edition bikes would fit. Both bikes list the rear susp travel at 6.7" so the shocks are probably the same length.

 

[TracyH1]

Very good info guys. I will looking into both suggestions. Do ya'll know about how much they cost?

 

[Grtwhthntr]

Did some searching and found this info:

Front CTE shocks part number 51400-HN2-A22 $135.35 Canadian
Rear CTE shocks part number 52400-HN2-A22 $195.92 Canadian

I got this info off another site so you would have to check with your dealer for actual price and availability.

 

[TracyH1]

Thanks for the info. Do you think those cte's would do the trick?

 

[Grtwhthntr]

I have ridden both, my foreman and my friends CTE and there is a world of difference in the ride. As soon as I am done with some of my other mods I am definitely going to look into getting a set.

 

[TracyH1]

I kinda wonder why they didn't just put those shocks on them from the start, if they're that much softer of a ride.

 

[Grtwhthntr]

I think the reason they do it is because the Foreman is considered a workhorse in Honda's mind and the Rubicon CTE is a more trail oriented bike with the auto trans and improved suspension. I have to agree though it sure would be nice as an option when purchasing the bike.

 

[350hondaman]

QUOTE ("Grtwhthntr":10lkq7h9)

I think the reason they do it is because the Foreman is considered a workhorse in Honda's mind and the Rubicon CTE is a more trail oriented bike with the auto trans and improved suspension. I have to agree though it sure would be nice as an option when purchasing the bike.

yah yah super trail bike with a SRA. the CTE is a really nice atv.

 

[TracyH1]

Well I guess you can't have everything. I'd rather have the sra though. I originally bought my Foreman for utility and for deerseason, but I would like a little softer ride.