CF MOTO 500s suspension

[Forestrail]

I've got 43 miles on this machine traveling on national forest trails, whoopdedos, banks, rocks ,tree branches makes for challenging riding. My last quad was Polaris sportsman 450 , rode like a cadillac. This cf moto does NOT cushion anything, springs are hd and are adjusted to minimum resistance and 4lbs air psi in tires! Its beating me up! Dealer says nothing available and atv powersports guy in town sid same thing because its Chinese. Japanese parts no problem.

Anybody have any thoughts or product out there. Longer shocks? IDK.

Thx in advance, Michael

[Ajmboy]

Replace the springs, shocks should be ok, Take a look at https://www.banditutvsuspension.com/product-page/cf-moto-z-force-800-trail-rear-springs

[gbanker]

Michael, what did you do for your issue and how did it work out? Interested as I just picked up a 500 and I feel as you do about the suspension.

[Forestrail]

I pulled off original spring shocks, bought some cheap rfy shocks 375mm, they allowed me to ride out the worst trails sitting almost as good as my old Polaris sportsman. The compromise is height clearance! So now I've removed stock springs from 500s and swapped springs with cheap rfy's, result is stock shock with the aftermarket springs that actually give. Bought some 2in spacers for back rims to flip outer aluminium cv joint next to wheel for clearance and more height, thats where I'm at now😀