Click shocks VS non clicker

[Wheel House Motorsports]

If you really care about your shocks, get the cheap ones, take them off immidietly and put a raptor setup on it and love life.

 

[RobertTrivanovic]

Ok so say you don't care all that much about adjustability, if you just ride both shocks out of the box are the clickers a better shock? I still don't understand if it's just the adjustablity to the shock or if there's more to it.

 

[Stroker Customs]

clicker shocks are a needle valve shock so they are designed not to bottom out. The reservoir keeps the oil cooler so you don't have shock fade on a whooped out trail. With this you should get extended life and better performance out of a needle shock. I will agree with TRS that Polaris valving in either shock is SH!T so either shock you get would need a re valve. For 90% of the riders out there I would say the standard shock with proper vavling is all that one needs. Not everyone can ride a shock hard enough to see shock fade. If you are aggressive on a whooped out trail or big jumps then yes the clickers with proper vavling are well worth the 400 bones. but keep in mind either way you would need 5-600 dollars for good vavling on all four shocks That's my .02

 

[geo]

I agree with TRS. I'll take good valving over all the clickers you can give me.

Biggest problem I had with the stock WE of old was they wear out very quick and when hot, a lot of internal oil bypass.
I may be wrong but I think they attempted to address this with the Axys. There is reference to some new construction method and in some pics they look different like hard anodizing.

If true, just more proof they are being honest when they say they are trying to improve durability while still decreasing weight.

 

[Jaynelson]

Ok so say you don't care all that much about adjustability, if you just ride both shocks out of the box are the clickers a better shock?

My 2011 had the standard WE's, my 2015 had the clickers. My answer to the question is yes, without a doubt. Was instantly noticeable for me. Much easier to dial out the bottoming and still have good performance, smoother through the bumps, and takes jumps better. I wouldn't not want a sled with the standards again, and I blew the 2 rear standards up at 1500 miles. I'm 210lbs give/take in gym clothes, for whatever that's worth.

Even my girl commented on how much smoother the new sled rode through the bumps than the old one, and she didn't know the shocks were different.

I have not had aftermarket shocks, or revalved shocks to compare with, but I am very satisfied with the clickers over the standards thus far.

 

[rmk727]

Let the games begin;; where do I send the stock shocks to be revalved? who's the best?

 

[AndrettiDog]

Let the games begin;; where do I send the stock shocks to be revalved? who's the best?

This just pisses me off. A new sled from Polaris and we are already talking about revalving the shocks. I'm on the fence here. Because the $400 I would save on the clickers + selling the stockers ($300) would give me $700 toward some Exit X1's which are pure heaven. They are around $1k.

 

[JJ_0909]

Who knows what the valving will be like! I'd hold off on that.

But yeah, as a guy who is heavily involved in mountain biking I'll say "this is normal". Its impossible to valve a shock for everyone. You want good performance? Pay to get it valved for you. Its not expensive (nor hard).

 

[Dartos]

For those that have not listened to the podcast for the 2016's they did talk about and are addressing the shocks and the valving.

I have no way of knowing if it will be better but from the discussion on the podcast it will definitely be different.

I definitely do not want to go back to standard stock - no clicker - shocks. As I get the Walker Evans clicker shocks on my 2015 dialed in, I am liking them to this point and have no plans on spending the big money ($2,000) to get Exits again.

One other thing that seems to get missed on clicker shocks; if you're only adjusting the clicker you're missing half the adjustment. Getting the spring preload dialed in for your type or riding is as much, if not more important, than where the clicker is set.

 

[TRS]

For those that have not listened to the podcast for the 2016's they did talk about and are addressing the shocks and the valving.

I have no way of knowing if it will be better but from the discussion on the podcast it will definitely be different.

I definitely do not want to go back to standard stock - no clicker - shocks. As I get the Walker Evans clicker shocks on my 2015 dialed in, I am liking them to this point and have no plans on spending the big money ($2,000) to get Exits again.

One other thing that seems to get missed on clicker shocks; if you're only adjusting the clicker you're missing half the adjustment. Getting the spring preload dialed in for your type or riding is as much, if not more important, than where the clicker is set.

Dartos,
Your correct, spring preload is a tuning component also.
By no means am I an expert at re-valving shocks, but I have played with a few in the last 25 years.

 

[Heisenberg]

There seems to be some confusion on here as to what shocks are included in the $400 piggyback clicker shock upgrade. Doesn't it include the upgraded rear track shock as well as the ski shocks like an Assault? Wouldn't that be why they only offer an upgraded front track shock in "more options" Maybe someone that snow checked with the upgrade last year can pipe in.

 

[die hard poo]

Valving/servicing a shock shouldn't be more than $100-150 for all four shocks. I can hook you up, I do my own valving. PM if you are interested. IMO walkers get a bad rap because they just need tuned for the particular rider. And yes, a good spring has a lot to do with it also. Personally, I am going for the WE clickers, great value!

 

[wfieldin]

Gas Shock Repair

Let the games begin;; where do I send the stock shocks to be revalved? who's the best?

Gas Shock Repair

Give Andy a call, awesome and reasonable.

http://gasshockrepair.com/

 

[Dartos]

The 2015, in season Pro I saw at the dealer all 4 shocks had white body. My snow check clickers are all black.

The ski shocks and rear track shock are clickers.

 

[volcano buster]

If the stock shocks, clickers or not, are to be sent in to get revalved, is there any advantage in changing out the springs as well? Especially on the front?

 

[milehighassassin]

Everyone here is commenting on assumption. No one really knows what these clickers will be like for valving. The valving was changed from the IQ/Dragon to the Pro. I assume the valving will be changed again on these shocks. For $400 I don't think it is bad money. You are getting 4 upgraded shocks. Valving has far too many variables to be perfect for everyone. You have riders on these sleds from 100 lb women all the way up to 275 lb big boys. How on earth can the valving work for everyone? I'd imagine the sled is setup for somewhere around 180-210 lb riders.
For a $400 gamble I'll spend the money. At least with the clickers I have some options other than pre-load on the standard shocks.

 

[GoBigParts]

Valving/servicing a shock shouldn't be more than $100-150 for all four shocks. I can hook you up, I do my own valving. PM if you are interested. IMO walkers get a bad rap because they just need tuned for the particular rider. And yes, a good spring has a lot to do with it also. Personally, I am going for the WE clickers, great value!

My point in my earlier post. I never had one leak a blow out. Seems like that is a good shock to me. However, many complain about them being too soft. Well that is were you need to look at your weight and make sure you have a spring that is set-up for your weight. The Polaris owners manual usually has a chart that show part numbers for heavier riders or lighter riders. Also revalving can make big difference. Also these are set-up for powder not snowcross so there is always a compromise based on what type of riding your doing.

 

[sledheader]

Bumping this to the top again.

I'm still torn between adding the clickers or not. Some say they are awesome and some say they are worth it and still others say don't waste the money. I've been asking dealers and all but one has told me they are worth it.

just would like to hear more from those with experience

 

[tdblakes]

I like the clickers on my '15. But in all honesty, I don't adjust them frequently as riding conditions change. I set them up in the beginning of the season and left them alone pretty much the hole time. I think I changed the rear one time in January. I'm happy with how they performed this year. I would say I fall in the "average" for type of riding (little bit of everything) and I weigh about 240 in street clothes.

If you're ordering a new sled and debating the option, I would say it really depends on your size and riding style. If you consider your riding to be fairly average (a little bit of everything) and you weigh between 180-200lbs, you will be fine with the non-clickers. If you're more extreme or weigh more than 200 and want the option to tune a little bit, then get the clickers. If you're really far outside of it all or are real picky on how your sled feels, then get the non-clickers and spend the $500 on re-springing and re-valving. jmo

 

[Dartos]

I've been out riding for the last 2 days, it been hard as a rock in the morning and not much powder and a bit of sugary snow later in the day. I changed the preload on the ski shocks and the front track shock, I liked the way the skid was working in the powder and now just make adjustment on the rear track shock with the clicker. I've adjusted the various clickers about 4 times in the last 2 days.

If you want 1 more way to dial in you ride without the expense of big dollar aftermarket shock, I think it is an economical way to go.