06 rear link

[911]

how is the rear susp. on the 06. i know they changed the link desighn, but does it work as well as the gtthunder on my 04?;)

[trx400exxracer]

my brothers 06 isn't broke in yet but I rode a 05 with a gt thunder link I would keep the gt thunder link

he's getting elka's soon
but I guess the link is ok but I don't think it is better than the gt thunder

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by trx400exxracer
my brothers 06 isn't broke in yet but I rode a 05 with a gt thunder link I would keep the gt thunder link

he's getting elka's soon
but I guess the link is ok but I don't think it is better than the gt thunder

The 04/05 link will be different than the 06 link, so you cant just keep that one, he would need a new one.

[KRMit]

I ordered my PEP suspension from Baldwin last week and they're in the process of getting the '06 link ready. They've already tested the prototype. She said it would take 4 weeks to get my shocks ready for me and the link should be ready by then as well.

I'm not sure of GT Thunder's progress.

[DanW]

I already have a new GT Thunder link on my '06, so they are available.

[pitcrew14]

GT Thunder offers two set ups for the 06 which one did you get and how did you like it?

[LS@GtThunder]

Originally posted by pitcrew14
GT Thunder offers two set ups for the 06 which one did you get and how did you like it?

6 differant ones.

[Dave400ex]

Laz you have 6 different links just for the 06 Honda? How are they all different?

[911]

hey laz will i need to revalve the rear shock to mach the link!

[400exMO]

yes you will

[spincr4hire]

06 stock link vs. GT Thunder 06 link
XC setup with stock swingarm and a revalved Elka Laz did.
(p.s. I've got my 06 stock link on ebay if anybody wants one)

[DanW]

Originally posted by pitcrew14
GT Thunder offers two set ups for the 06 which one did you get and how did you like it?

I have the xc link. I haven't been able to ride yet, but i'm sure that it will work fine.:cool:

[spincr4hire]

Originally posted by letitsnow
I have the xc link. I haven't been able to ride yet, but i'm sure that it will work fine.:cool:
it works awesome:cool:

[Dave400ex]

Will the linkage work with a PRM Z-plate, or does the linkage box have to be cut out?

[desratt]

correct me if I'm wrong but you can use an 04 or 05 linkage but you have to use a 04 or 05 swingarm with it.

[vansmack]

Is this the same thing as a dog bone?

[Honda]

correct me if I'm wrong but you can use an 04 or 05 linkage but you have to use a 04 or 05 swingarm with it.

That is correct, you can use the 06' Swinger on the 04-05, but you have to use the 06' link and shock.

Same goes for the 04-05 swinger on an 06', for all you TT guys out there.

Just remember, you will need all of the following.

Swingarm
Complete linkage (AKA, DA Bone)
Shock

You might be able to swap the shocks, but it will change the ride height, the 06' shock is longer!

:chinese:

[spincr4hire]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Will the linkage work with a PRM Z-plate, or does the linkage box have to be cut out?
You will have to cut it out, thats why I bought the sprocket disc instead.

[LS@GtThunder]

Originally posted by Dave400ex
Laz you have 6 different links just for the 06 Honda? How are they all different?

I was wrong I have 7.

XC01 Link – Designed to have the correct up travel and down travel of the rear wheels as well as a good progression ratio utilizing the stock shock lengths for 20-inch tires.

XC02 Link – Designed for aftermarket shocks and stock rear shocks that I have rebuilt, utilizing the stock shock travel but with a shortened shock, giving you ½ inch more ground clearance at the linkage with 20-inch tires.

MX01 - Designed to have the correct up travel and down travel of the rear wheels as well as a good progression ratio utilizing the stock shock lengths for 18-inch tires.

MX02 - Designed for aftermarket shocks and stock rear shocks that I have rebuilt, utilizing the stock shock travel but with a shortened shock, giving you ½ inch more ground clearance at the linkage with 18-inch tires.

MX03 – Same as MX01 with a flatter progression curve for the guys who are stuck on running dual spring rear shock setups.

MXLT01 – Part of a Long Travel rear end kit with drastically lower leverage ratios to help lower shock heat and provide a more suspension on long races for 18-inch tires.

XCLT02 - Part of a Long Travel rear end kit with drastically lower leverage ratios to help lower shock heat and provide a more suspension on long races for 20-inch tires.

[eagertorace]

Originally posted by LS@GtThunder
I was wrong I have 7.

XC01 Link – Designed to have the correct up travel and down travel of the rear wheels as well as a good progression ratio utilizing the stock shock lengths for 20-inch tires.

XC02 Link – Designed for aftermarket shocks and stock rear shocks that I have rebuilt, utilizing the stock shock travel but with a shortened shock, giving you ½ inch more ground clearance at the linkage with 20-inch tires.

MX01 - Designed to have the correct up travel and down travel of the rear wheels as well as a good progression ratio utilizing the stock shock lengths for 18-inch tires.

MX02 - Designed for aftermarket shocks and stock rear shocks that I have rebuilt, utilizing the stock shock travel but with a shortened shock, giving you ½ inch more ground clearance at the linkage with 18-inch tires.

MX03 – Same as MX01 with a flatter progression curve for the guys who are stuck on running dual spring rear shock setups.

MXLT01 – Part of a Long Travel rear end kit with drastically lower leverage ratios to help lower shock heat and provide a more suspension on long races for 18-inch tires.

XCLT02 - Part of a Long Travel rear end kit with drastically lower leverage ratios to help lower shock heat and provide a more suspension on long races for 20-inch tires.

I've had his products before and this guy knows his shat! He'll be the one doing my shocks on my 450er.

[DanW]

Originally posted by DanW
I have the xc link. I haven't been able to ride yet, but i'm sure that it will work fine.:cool:

Well.... I was finally able to try this link out and it works GREAT!


The only bad part is that since I tried it out, we have gotten a foot of snow! I'm all jacked up to ride, and this stupid white stuff is just too deep!

[the450r]

so the mx01 and the xc01 linkages dont need to be revalved?

but dont work as good as the mx02 and xc02?

[desratt]

KRMit
who is making the one you have on order is it pep or baldwin them selves?????

any info on it?

[911]

i sent my shocks to laz on sat. still need to talk to him on the phone though:D i think he had a race this weekend so i sent 2 day anyway:) can't waite to get them back. this and figurin out this tether and i'll be ready to ride my 06:devil:

Originally posted by spincr4hire
You will have to cut it out, thats why I bought the sprocket disc instead.

sprocket disk? are you talking about the circular metal piece that bolts onto the sprocket hub?


laz does great work, he hooked up my shocks, if anyone wants to have their shocks done and get them done the right way the first time, G T Thunder is the place to do it, you really cant get any better then the setups he offers

[djhenson23]

Seth Fligge is biulding my peps right now for my 06 honda and he said he is going to use a rath link. i race tt so im not sure yet if it is made for tt or what.

[911]

i'm syill trying to get a hold of laz. hope he dosen't mind i shipped the shocks on sat:eek2: