Houser A-arm pics

[Holty]

Does anybody have pics of Houser A-arms (red or silvervein) on a yellow 400ex? I'm trying to decide which color would look the best with a stock color frame. thanks.

It's not yeller but there housers...:D

[Holty]

Those are the exact same A-arms I just ordered from "thequadshop", along with a set of Elka Triple rates. They gave me a GREAT deal and EXCELLENT service(thanks Jeff). I also just ordered a new Lonestar Axle from Marcum's which was also VERY good deal. I'll post pics as soon as they come :)

[Dave400ex]

What Width A-Arms did you get? What Color? Did you get Comp. Adjust on the Shocks or Comp. and Rebound Adjust? Let me know how you like the Shocks. Your 400 is going to look Sweet.

[Holty]

I got the "exact" same setup a-arms as Rico. The Red Houser +1s. As for the shocks, I just got the basic triple rates w/ ssd. I'm not sure if they are adjustable or not and I did not get the rezzies. I just hope with the longer axle and a-arms my quad will fit on my trailer lol.

[Dave400ex]

I saw the "Exact" in there, but I just thought you were talking about the Color. It`s going to look Sweet. It should fit on your Trailer. Your not adding that Much.

Holty,,what kind of riding do you mainly do????

[Holty]

Rico:

Mainly I ride aggressively in the woods and some small motocross tracks with small to medium sized jumps. I do not race though I would like to someday. Why do you ask?

Warriorman:

I sure hope so :) My trailer is only 4ft. wide.

I was asking because if you wanted to go a little wider on the front get some offset wheels for mx riding and use the stockers for trail.....your gonna love that new front end..

And your gonna be hangin your rear tires barely off the side of the trailer,,I too have a 4 foot wide trailer and the dang quad is wider than the trailer.

[Smoker]

I ordered the +2 Housers from Quadshop (don't have them yet) and I am going to use 4+1 (1 inch offest outside) front rims for trails/cross country and the stockers for mx. The stock front rims are +2 offest on the outside. It would be equivalant to +1 a-arms with stock rims when set up for the trails. This shouldn't be too wide, I'm waiting on a LSR axle which is +1.5 wider than stock when you have the hubs adjusted in and it doesn't look terribly wide either. :p

[Dave400ex]

Smoker, What kind of Shocks do you have.

[Foxrage]

I am not sure what color to get yet its a hard desision. Do you have to order the 4+1 special or do all douglas come that way? I want +3 arms but i dont want to get out of ama width and heard 4+1 will make right around the width with +3 a-arms. I dont know if i will actually race but if these rims last me till i can race i want to use them so i dont have to buy new ones. If not ill just get +2 a-arms.

[Smoker]

Warriorman, I have the Elka tripple rate SSD comp adjust coming tomorrow since I missed the UPS man today. I'm sure I'll be impressed with them after I get them set up. I had a pair of works tripple rates and was fairly impressed with them. It's unbelieveable how much of a difference a pair of shocks will make, you'll be faster everywhere with more control and less fatigue. I'm pretty happy about getting my bike completely set up, I have a real understanding wife. You have to order the 4+1 specifically and a lot of people use them with +3 a-arms. I know a guy who put the Houser +3 long travel a-arms on his 350rx and had to use that offset for it to turn properly. :p

[Dave400ex]

NACS, Go with a Red Frame, Chrome Subframe, Chrome Steering Stem, Gray Hammertone Bottom A-Arms, Chrome Top Arms, and Gray Hammertone Swingarm. That`s kind of how the Nac`s Quads use to look when Gust was with Nac`s. They were Sweet back then. Don`t get +3 A-Arms. I read somewhere they are Overkill on a 400EX. Just get +2. You will be Happy.

Smoker, You will have to tell us how you like the Shocks. I really want Shocks. I know I could Ride Faster if my Suspension could Handle it.

[400exRacerX]

Originally posted by Smoker
I ordered the +2 Housers from Quadshop (don't have them yet) and I am going to use 4+1 (1 inch offest outside) front rims for trails/cross country and the stockers for mx. The stock front rims are +2 offest on the outside. It would be equivalant to +1 a-arms with stock rims when set up for the trails. This shouldn't be too wide, I'm waiting on a LSR axle which is +1.5 wider than stock when you have the hubs adjusted in and it doesn't look terribly wide either. :p

You should have called Houser direct and asked them who would most likely have there a arms in stock. Houser is out of stock and the guy at houser said to try Legacy ATV and James Lucky. Well Legacy ATV didn't have any. But James Lucky sure did! I ordered them last friday and should be getting them any day now. I got there last pair of chrome tops and silvervien bottoms. ;)

[ChadEXer]

How much did the Houser arms cost from the quad shop. I bought mine from Marcums!! Couldnt really imagine getting a better deal than I got!!!

[Holty]

I called Terry for prices on the Houser's and his price was higher than what I paid. Out of respect to Jeff@thequadshop I can't say exactly what I paid. Sorry. But, I did get the best price from Terry on my Lonestar axle. He beat everyone on the price and I should have it by this weekend. Again, out of respect, I won't say what I paid. But rest asure, I don't stop until i get the very best price i can.

[ChadEXer]

Same here. And out of respect for Terry i also can tell you how much i paid but nobody even got close to the price! I have spent a lot of money with Terry. Maybe he just hooks me up:D

[Dave400ex]

400exRacerX, Your 400 is going to look really Sweet now. It should be all ready to MX Race.

Chad, Didn`t you Pay like $475? I know somebody said they got Houser A-Arms for $475 from Marcum`s. That is a Good Deal.

Jeff also can get very Good Deals. He told me he will try to Beat any Price.

[400exRacerX]

I just got my houser +2 silver vien bottom and chrome tops today. Heres a pic,

Thanks Warriorman, it took awhile to get my quad were it is at now.

400ex racer..i hope you got ball joints with those a-arms?

[Foxrage]

Nice I want to see your 400 now when you get those babies on there.

[ChadEXer]

Originally posted by WarriorMan
400exRacerX, Your 400 is going to look really Sweet now. It should be all ready to MX Race.

Chad, Didn`t you Pay like $475? I know somebody said they got Houser A-Arms for $475 from Marcum`s. That is a Good Deal.

Jeff also can get very Good Deals. He told me he will try to Beat any Price.
Yes thats what Marcums sells his for. I got a better deal than that for buying quantity:D

[400exRacerX]

Yeah I got ball joints and everything, plus a pair of fastline brakelines. I'll take a pic when I finish putting them on.

[Tommy 17]

hey norm how about u hit me up on that deal and send me one a-arm, one front low profile tire, and one works shock!!!! atleast one side of my quad will be race ready:D haha j.k

[Dave400ex]

Chad, You got one Heck of a Deal then.

400exRacerX, Are you going to be Racing MX this Year? What Tracks are you Doing? Your 400 is Sweet.

400ex21, That would be a First if I saw a Quad like that.

[ChadEXer]

I guarantee you nobody can beat the deal Terry gave me:D

[Dave400ex]

400exRacerX, I didn`t see the A-Arm Picture on my first Post. Those are Awesome.

Chad, You are getting Good Deals from all Kinds of Companies.

[400exRacerX]

Yeah I'll be racing district 34 this year and I'll be hittin up one national at Mt Morris PA in June. I didn't get too far today in installing the new arms since I only had a hour and could only budge 2 of the 4 stock balljoints out of the spindles. They will be finished tomorrow.

[Dave400ex]

Please Post Pictures when you are Done.

[400exRacerX]

I got them on today and all adjusted perfect, but I forgot to bring the digital camera to the garage....hehe.

I'll bring it tomorrow and get pics. All I can say is it is wide as he!! now and handles like a champ.

The only problems I ran into were getting the stock balljoints off and adjusting the new a arms was trial and error.

[honda400exrider]

yo, Smoker, are yer works shocks in good shape. are they setup for aftermarket, or stock a-arms, how much would u sell them for, if at all, do they have rezzys?:confused:

[Dave400ex]

400exRacerX, It sounds Sweet. Let us know when you have some Pictures. Are your Shocks Valved for +2 A-Arms?

[400exRacerX]

Yeah I just revalved them last night.

[Dave400ex]

Did you do it Yourself?

[400exRacerX]

Yes I did, my friend has the nitrogen tanks to recharge the shocks. Its not really difficult and the only reason why I never said anything about it before is because I don't want my pirvate mail inbox filled with PM's about people wanting there shocsk done. I'm very sorry but I don't have enough time to be able to run side jobs valving shocks.;)

[Dave400ex]

I don`t want any Shocks Done, I just wanted to know. That would be a Good way to make some Money.

[Tommy 17]

Originally posted by 400exRacerX
Yes I did, my friend has the nitrogen tanks to recharge the shocks. Its not really difficult and the only reason why I never said anything about it before is because I don't want my pirvate mail inbox filled with PM's about people wanting there shocsk done. I'm very sorry but I don't have enough time to be able to run side jobs valving shocks.;)

hey norm u better revalve my shocks if i ever get a set haha if not we are def gettin out the boxing gloves!!! :D haha j.k and what are u talkin about no free time u work at a liquor store u probably drunk half the night anyways!!!!

[Dave400ex]

He Works at a Liquor Store?

[Tommy 17]

his dad owns them

[Dave400ex]

Oh, I was going to Say, wouldn`t you have to be 21 to Work there?

[ChadEXer]

Unfinished Housers

[Foxrage]

Those a-arms look black to me. Why did you get unfinished a-arms. Was it cheaper or did you do it so you were able to powdercoat everything the same.

[Dave400ex]

They look Black to me too. Chad is going to Powdercoat everything the Same.

[400MXer]

powdercoat your tie rods too....that looks cool.

[Dave400ex]

400MXer, Are your Tie Rods Powdercoated? I want to see how the Black Bottom and Chrome Tops look.

[Foxrage]

I wouldnt powder coat them it they are chrome. Unless you bent them then the chrome will chip.

[Dave400ex]

I would Chrome the Top A-Arms, Tie Rods, Steering Stem, and maybe the SubFrame. I have heard a Couple Guys say the Chrome is Chipping off their SubFrames. I guess I could just get a Laeger SubFrame.

[400MXer]

no, mine aren't powdercoated...but i saw a quad once with red lower arms, chrome upper arms, and red tie rods...and i thought it looked pretty cool. I too want a chrome steering stem and a chrome subframe...i used to want a chrome swingarm untill i heard how bad it chips...so i'm getting a black swingarm. and hopefully, i'll top it all off with some silver fullbore plastic, if i can get it next winter.

[Dave400ex]

I would go with Chrome Tie Rods. I have never seen Powdercoated ones.

400MXer, Is this your Setup you are Doing? Black Frame, Chrome SubFrame, Black Bottom Arms, Chrome Tops, Chrome Steering Stem, and Black Swingarm?

[Foxrage]

Dont forget the silver plastic.

[Dave400ex]

I just wanted to know the Frame and Stuff. Black would Work with Red too. I wish I could Find a Bigger Picture of that 250r in the Shift Add. I want to know what Color of Frame it has.

[Foxrage]

I think it is silvervain or black just a guess. It may be blue.

[Dave400ex]

Well I just looked at Creech`s Orange 250r he had at Orrville. It had a Silvervein or Gray Hammertone Powdercoat with Orange Plastic.

[400MXer]

yup, everything on the chassis will be either black or chrome...black frame, lower arms, swingarm. Chrome upper arms, subframe, and steering stem.

Then silver fullbore plastic with a quad tech seat. i'm not gonna buy the quad tech hood scoop anymore..i don't want to waist my money since i'm just gonna be putting full bore on it.

[Foxrage]

Sounds like a sweet setup to me.

[Dave400ex]

That is a Sweet Setup. If your 400 looks Cool like that I would do that.

[400exRacerX]

Well, I put the a arms to the test this past weekend until I wrecked due to getting hit from behind. I was so angry I only managed to snap a pic of the quad in the trailer. Note: how it sits crooked. Mines in the back. I'm washing it tomorrow so hopefully I'll remember the camera.:p

[Dave400ex]

How Big is that Trailer? It looks Nice. Could you get some Pictures of that 250r too? That is Nice.

[400exRacerX]

Oh thats Rich Buckley's Semi. Its a 53ft trailer with a kenworth big rig tractor w/72 inch bed pulling it. It has 20ft garage area and 33ft of living space. Its a nice rig for about $200,000.00:p We sure do get alot of looks from people when pullin up to the track.:p What R are you talking about the black one?

[Dave400ex]

What is he a Jr. Nac`s? Geez. A Semi? Is he going to be at Red Bud? How many 250R`s does he have? Post some Pictures of the Semi too. I was talking about the Red/Yellow R.

[400exRacerX]

This would be thee red/yellow R, he has 4 250r's. But the black 250 is my bud Bob's. I didnt get the other R in the pic which was behind me. I guess hes got alot of money, but I sure felt like a king traveling in the semi. It basically looks like a 18 wheeler but only has 12:p . The trailer is sick, next time we ride I'll get a pic of the hole thing. And he will be attending all the mx nationals this year. Note: this is the same 250r but with new fenders and mx tires.

[Dave400ex]

That is a Nice 250R. Doesn`t he have a MX and TT Roll Design Quad?

[Foxrage]

Does he win??? With those quads just about anyone could do better in any race.

[Dave400ex]

I hope. I will have to look for him at Red Bud. What Class is he in?

[400exRacerX]

He usaully places in the mid teens. He races Pro.

[Dave400ex]

He`s in the Pro Class? What is his Name?

I just thought I'd throw this in here after reading the chrome chipping thing...If the job is not done right it will chip,,I asked my buddy about this (he chromes anything and everything for a large company). He mentioned that after chrome is applied,,it needs to be reheated to reduce the size of the nitrogen gases that get trapped,,if it's not heated for the final step the chrome will break down. Any thing he's chromed for me or others,,he garuantees it not to chip,,if it does he'll fix it free of charge,,also he said if something is chromed right,,you can bend it at a 90 degree angle and it won't chip or crack..so if any of you do want chroming the right way let me know,,this guy is a little more expensive than most,,but it's got a garauntee with it......just wanted to give you all some input ..enough ramblin..:D

[Dave400ex]

Thank You Rico. I am now thinking about a Chrome SubFrame. That is Cool he stands behind his Work. How much would it be to Chrome a SubFrame?

around $150 - $175

[Dave400ex]

Wow. How much was your Powdercoating? For that Price I would just Save and get a Laeger SubFrame.

[ChadEXer]

A good blowjob,,,i mean chrome job is expensive!! your gonna pay for tha good stuff!! thats why i am just powdercoating everything. i really like chrome and wanted to do some but the price is too much for a broke feller like me!!

[Dave400ex]

Chrome is Expensive. I`m not sure if I want all Powdercoat though. Chad I`m sure you could have found some Money for the Chrome. You found some for that TC 505.

[ChadEXer]

Yeah i found some for the 505 but i had to dig deep. While i was digging I ripped a hole in my pocket and lost it all!!

[Dave400ex]

Your Wife is going to Kill you if you don`t have any Money for the Motor. LOL.

[Foxrage]

I wouldnt chrome the stock sub frame it isnt worth it maybe an after market one.

[400exRacerX]

His name is Richard Buckley, he runs his own little team and atv service type thing called "00-Buck ATV Racing"

[killerkx327]

rico nice 400.keep it shiny side up .

[Dave400ex]

NACS has a Point. You could get a Laeger Chrome SubFrame. We need to get Houser to make a SubFrame.

That is Cool 400exRacerX. I would like to Own a ATV Shop like that too. I hope to see him at Red Bud.

[Foxrage]

Ya houser is probly building subframes as we speek if not he should be. I wish i could go to red bud whan and where is it.

[Dave400ex]

Red Bud is May 11-12 in Buchanon Michigan. It`s going to be Fun.

[400exRacerX]

Heres a pic of them on my 400 finally,;)

[400exRacerX]

And another,

[ChadEXer]

Nice bike!!! Seems like you would have trouble getting those turf tamers to hook up in that dirt!!! i finally got rid of mine and the hookup with these trail claws I have almost throws me off because I was so used to them spinning so much!!!

[400exRacerX]

Its not dirt its sand and my tamers suck in sand, they dont hook up for jack *****. But they are great on the hardpacked.

[ChadEXer]

I mostly ride dirt and sand so i had to let mine go!!!! They were on my bike when I bought it and when I tried drag racing with them I was in 3rd before I even started to move!!!!!

[Dave400ex]

That is a Sweet Quad. Now all you need is a Matching Houser Swingarm. That is really Nice.

[James70214]

Hey Where is Buckleyes shop?

[Foxrage]

Get a swing arm stem and some fullbore or maier silver with nacs graphics.

[400exRacerX]

Thanks guys,

I'll be getting a new swingarm when the stocker breaks. And as for silver fullbore plastic, my color is red and its tradition for me to have red plastics. My plastics are pretty shot right now, I'll be ordering some new OEM plastics soon.

[ChadEXer]

Get you some of that new shiny Maier. It cheaper and you can get rid of those damned side panels!!

[Dave400ex]

Well the 416 looks Sweet. I think the OEM Plastic is Cheaper and it won`t Sag. That`s why 400exRacerX wants it.

[Foxrage]

Ya i wish i would of stayed with oem and carbon fiber hood but o well. its not that bad when mine does look like **** thats an excuse to buy new plastic.

[Dave400ex]

You can still get a Hood on the Blue Plastic.

[Foxrage]

Im not going to waist it though ill just get that setup next time i was thinkin of going with 250r plastic.

[Dave400ex]

It will be Cool no matter when you do it. I would stick with 400ex Plastic.

[Foxrage]

Ill keep mine till it sags like a champ and just get fullbore cause i want be doing nuthing but racinf buy the time i get rid of this plastic.

[Dave400ex]

Well Fullbore is going to be a Killer in Price. It shines though.

[Foxrage]

Ya but hey by then i should have everything i want so i can just get looks then.

[mrusk]

You cry poverty then you want to spend 500 on plastic? Dont make sense. Since you wont be buying it for a couple years you should see how the shiney maier holds up.

matt

[Dave400ex]

Well I think the Fullbore will be Good. Once you get all the other Parts, then get the Plastic. I would Wait and see how the Maier is though.

[Foxrage]

i have maier and im going to keep it till it sags like a jamp then if i EVER get the extra money im going to get some just cause i have the extra money and cant buy anything else for my 400.

[Dave400ex]

That sounds like a Good Plan.

[Foxrage]

I just cant wing anything it has to be plaaned out for me but for plastic and stuff it can wait. I want my chassis then motor.

[Dave400ex]

Yeah you need the Chassis, then the Motor, then you go for Looks.

[Foxrage]

Ya i wish i would have realized that earlier.

[Dave400ex]

Well you do Now.

[Foxrage]

Ya i need new clutches and should have got them instead of my airbox.

[Dave400ex]

I would ask Sparks or TC about the Clutch.

[Foxrage]

I hope its the clutches and not the basket or maybe i just need to adjust it.

[Dave400ex]

Well I would just get a Hinson Basket, Sparks 8 Plate Kit, and Sparks Heavy Duty Springs.

[Foxrage]

I dont want to spend all that right now i think i just need new clutches i think its that damn synthetic oil but may be my fault with something i did.

[Dave400ex]

Well then just get New Plates. That should solve your Problem. Just have somebody look at it and ask what`s wrong with it. I would Run Kendall GT1 SAE 40 Oil. That`s what I Run and it is Working good so Far.

[Foxrage]

Im running what the pros run some maxima 10 w 40 without synthetic.but i was earlier.

[Dave400ex]

Well I like the Kendall. I will always Run that Now. Does your Clutch Slip?

[Foxrage]

like right wehn it gets reving kinda high and in 5th gear.

[Dave400ex]

Well if it`s Fifth Gear I wouldn`t be to Worried. Call Sparks or TC and ask about the Clutch. Maybe it needs Adjusted or something.

[Foxrage]

Im too shy ill try to email them.

[Dave400ex]

Just Call them. Tom is great to talk to.

[mrusk]

Dont run the maxima engine oil. The pros run it because it only stays in their bike for about 20 minutes. Just go buy some GTX or something in 10 40. If you call Hinson up that is what they will tell you to run.

matt

[Foxrage]

Really i think i ran that in my lawn mower and it didnt start getting brown till summer was about over. After its gone i guess ill just use it or honda oil. just as long as it has oil in it.:D

[Dave400ex]

I would Run Kendall. My Kendall is only $3,25 a Quart and 400MXer said it is a Full Out Race Oil.

[mrusk]

If WarriorMan is running Kendall with no trouble you shoud try it. Or get the Genunine Honda oil.

matt

[Foxrage]

Where can i get kendell?

[Dave400ex]

Well I had Orr MotorSports order mine. 400MXer gets his from Napa I think. Any Car Store should be able to get the Kendall for you.

[Foxrage]

Ok thanks

[400MXer]

Yup...i've got the hook up at the local napa...so they order it for me. It only cost's me $2.40 a quart.


Does anyone know how much it cost's to buy a drum of 100oct. race fuel?????

[MOOCAZEN]

KIND OF DIRTY BUT EVERYTHING IS NEW, HAD TO TEST THEM OUT YOU KNOW:)

[MOOCAZEN]

THE OTHER SHOTS

[Foxrage]

are you sure those are long travel they dont look like it.

I was thinkin the same thing,,,the shock mount should be under the lower A-arm...:confused:

[mrusk]

16in long travel hello.

matt

[MOOCAZEN]

BELEIVE ME I CALLED HOUSER, THE REASON IS BCAUSE THEY ARE FOR +2 FOR 16 INCH SHOCKS, REMEMBER THAT THEY CONSIDER THEM LONG TRAVEL BECAUSE OF THE BALL JOINTS, THERES A HUGE REINFORCEMENT IN THE BOTTOM AND THE BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS CUPPED LIKE THE ROLL DESIGN, WHY DO YOU GUYS THINK I QUESTIOINED IT WHEN I GOT THEM??? HELLO???;)

[MOOCAZEN]

LONG TRAVEL CONSIST OF THE BALL JOINTS AND BETTER QUALITY, SUPPOSEDLY THATS WHAT THEY TOLD ME, I XPLAINED I HAD THESE SHOCKS, THEY SAID THESE WERE BETTER THAN THE STANDARD HOUSER A-ARMS, I PERONALLY LIKE THEM, IM LOOKING INTO GETTING A WALSH SETUP AND I CALLED EAST COAST ATV, THEY SAID THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO HELP ME

[mrusk]

If your going to the waslsh setup make sure you get the 19in with new triple rate shocks are you wont notice a difference from the houser front end.

matt

[Dave400ex]

Those A-Arms don`t look like Long Travel, but they are. I think the 19in would be a lot Better. I`m not real sure. How can East Coast ATV help you out?

[Foxrage]

I forgot to mention you have one bad *** 400!!!!

[trx400ex]

Originally posted by 400MXer
Yup...i've got the hook up at the local napa...so they order it for me. It only cost's me $2.40 a quart.


Does anyone know how much it cost's to buy a drum of 100oct. race fuel?????
what size?

[MOOCAZEN]

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