got my derisi linkage (attn kazpr)

[ThumPIN_450R]

here's a pic of it i know you wanted on uninstalled kazpri hope this is ok instead of an e-mail

i want one of those

[kazpr]

Thump can you take a pic of that beside the stocker and show the differences please? I am curious of that really. Thanks alot though. Post some pics of the shocks for everyone else :)

Anyone that has a gt thunder link is that all that one there is? Thanks alot Kazpr

[Matt102]

my gt thunder is the same exact thing. I wonder whats goin on?

[kazpr]

He probably has a deal and buys them from Laz and worked out the valving to run properly with it. Makes you wonder though since Colby from C&D says they feel one is not needed and he is a honest guy. Just makes me think that Derisi has them valved a little different is all.
Would like to know the travel difference in the rear if any.

[ThumPIN_450R]

i already have the shock and all that installed but the difference between it and the stocker looks to be the it's down a tad more and forward about a 1/4 inchit sits nice and low with lots of sag in it i'll go out and take some pics soon

[kazpr]

Ya thump lets see that bad machine all setup!!

[RedRacer44]

Moving the shock position forward and lower makes the leverage ratio of the rear shock more to where it should be....with the right valving of course. I have the GT Thunder MX link and revalved shock....I'd like to see how the quad looks and performs with the linkage and dual rate rear shock though.

I think its all a matter of opinion on whats need for the rear end of the TRX, some say just the shock needs work where other use a linkage w/ shock valving. Whatever works efficiently under proper testing! Doesnt matter....I love my rear end setup but I'd like to try out the dual rate spring setup.

Axis seems to think the GT Link is good stuff, they sell the link with their rear shock!

[mikes450r]

whats the price difference between those links..

[kazpr]

Originally posted by mikes450r
whats the price difference between those links..
Mike the derisi link looks to be the Gt Thunder also. I was kinda thinking it was going to be. I will be sending my shocks to him and will give a full report. Will be awhile til the whole bike gets put back together.

[chris450R]

well just from my recent experience, i think that colby is right that the rear shocks doesn't necessarily need a new link just different valving and spring setup. i just got my shocks back from colby friday and then raced an arenacross race and the rear end did not buck once. it stayed planted over every jump. i purposely cased jumps through the rythme section to see how it would do and it did great.

here is the link to the thread i made earlier on my new shocks setup so you can see how it sets without a linkage.

C&D mx shock rebuild!!! (http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=139738)

[kazpr]

Chris, er never mind I will pm you it. Thanks :)

[FourFiftyR_PA]

that is the houser linkage.......... I read on a post somewhere before Derisi and Houser were working together on the linkage and shock.... go to houser website.... that is def his linkage

[brif]

We need some installed pics..........:D

[mikes450r]

i sent my rear to gt thunder...i should be getting it back by end of this week...hopefully it turns out good...cant wait..

[Dave400ex]

That is not the Houser linkage. If you look on the site they are not the same. With the Houser you must run a longer aftermarket shock. That looks like the GT Thunder to me...

[kazpr]

Thanks alot dave. I am pretty sure it is closest to if is not a GT Thunder. Will let you all know in a couple of weeks. My shocks will go to derisi tuesday.
Is getting closer to crunch time on all my parts to get my bike back together!

[mikes450r]

hey kazpr i thought you were going to go with gt thunder..

[kazpr]

Mike I guess I am going to go with the Derisi setup. No real reason why I just am curious more than anything.

[mikes450r]

are they the same price

[kazpr]

Mike I think the Derisis is $120 or $125 more that Gt Thunder for all 3. If I was only going with doing the rear would definately be Gt Thunder.