Epic AArms

[QuadJunkies]

Anyone have pics and a review on the AArms on a 450r???

[cb450r]

Prey has the Epics on his 450R
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c156/kstanka/DSC00635.jpg

[dangle]

August Goebel runs them.. supposed to be pretty good stuff...


Mike

[400exMO]

Wow, those are the coolest aarms I've seen.

[QuadJunkies]

Nice qaud!

so where can I find mor info out about these AArms? I went to try and find there webite for prcing and some info but no luck besides the Alba Ad in the Mags.

[dangle]

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=181456&highlight=EPIC


That's about all I could find that was worth reading... They look alot like so-cal fabs a-arms if you ask me..


Mike

[Honda TRX250ex]

Originally posted by cb450r
Prey has the Epics on his 450R
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c156/kstanka/DSC00635.jpg
wow those a arms are sick

[Dave400ex]

Traci Cecco used Epic this year to win her Championship. You could PM Rick, he could answer most of your questions. Also you could talk to Allen White at Precision Concepts, they work with the Epic stuff.

[R3Concepts]

So Cal Fab Shop arms resemble Roll more then anything else.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by R3Concepts
So Cal Fab Shop arms resemble Roll more then anything else.
Any links to what they look like??

[400ex28]

I've heard that there awesome:o

[rob-u/21]

Here is the link to SoCal Fab. http://www.socalfab.com. About those epic arms, from what I have heard, they are not that good of a product and their service isn't that good also. Again, I've only heard these things, I have never dealt with them personaly.

[dangle]

If I was to buy new arms it'd be the laeger T-pin setup, socal fabs or metalcraft... In that order...


Mike

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by rob-u/21
Here is the link to SoCal Fab. http://www.socalfab.com. About those epic arms, from what I have heard, they are not that good of a product and their service isn't that good also. Again, I've only heard these things, I have never dealt with them personaly.
Customer Service goes a LOOONGGG Ways with me, Ill even pay a little more if Im getting the Service Im paying for, but I wont waste my time with someone who wants my money and wont back there product or give me 2 minutes of there time on my dime... :D

[QuadJunkies]

T pin?? What are those? Are they new ??

[Chino886]

if I were to buy new a-arms, I think I would go DC-4 LTs....

I think you can see the T-pin on the website, they get back to you in about 1 day by email if you contact them....

[dangle]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
T pin?? What are those? Are they new ??

It's laegers full on LT setup.. comes with a whole spindle assembly $$$$$$$$....


Mike

[QuadJunkies]

How about those X factor AArms( I think thats what they are called) I saw a pic of them installed once but cant find the link now and cant find pricing either :confused:

I would like a set of beefy ones, but ones that have a nice look to them w/o breaking the bank too badly.!!! :o :p

[dangle]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
How about those X factor AArms( I think thats what they are called) I saw a pic of them installed once but cant find the link now and cant find pricing either :confused:

I would like a set of beefy ones, but ones that have a nice look to them w/o breaking the bank too badly.!!! :o :p

Here's my jrd +3+1's:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a139/zombiequad111/1.jpg

They handle landings like this everytime I ride:
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a139/zombiequad111/fmxpics020.jpg

They run right around 1k for the LT version...


Edit: I really like the custom creations +2+1 a-arms.. there on a 'shee but you get the idea




Mikehttp://members.cox.net/justintoxicated/Banshee/bansheearms.jpg

[rob-u/21]

Customer Service goes a LOOONGGG Ways with me, Ill even pay a little more if Im getting the Service Im paying for, but I wont waste my time with someone who wants my money and wont back there product or give me 2 minutes of there time on my dime...

I dont think you will get that from epic. I put a set of epic arms on a friends 450r and tried to get their phone number from an ExRiders member that knows them personaly to see how to set the camber/caster and he pm'd me back telling me that the people at epic said for me to just call either Alba or Precision Concepts, that they would be able to help me. Whats up with that.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by rob-u/21
I dont think you will get that from epic. I put a set of epic arms on a friends 450r and tried to get their phone number from an ExRiders member that knows them personaly to see how to set the camber/caster and he pm'd me back telling me that the people at epic said for me to just call either Alba or Precision Concepts, that they would be able to help me. Whats up with that.

hmmmm, well that narrows things down for me some then .Thanks for that info.

Dangle~~ you got some sweet rides !!! :blah: thanks for posting the pics of the Aarms for me ;) I had no idea there was soooooo many AArms out there!!!

[400grl]

Tina, I love my a-arms.......Rated X Motorsports........I'm not a big fan of the gullwing style arms.....it's nice to have some clearance and these are plenty beefy!! :macho

http://www.wellerracing.com/Jasoncorryquadshots/images/RXM%20setup%20004.jpg

Mine are candy red and chrome now....but I liked the black ones, too.....

WWW.RATEDXMOTORSPORTS.COM

[QuadJunkies]

LOL I guess its not X factor, but rather Rated X !! :o :p no wonder I couldnt find them!! lol
Those were the ones! They do look beefy, Ill have to check out there website ,does it list pricing??

[rob-u/21]

Yes, they do list prices. I also have Rated X arms and stem on our 450r which we used to race this years baja 1000, and I must say they are a top of the line product with great customer service.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by rob-u/21
Yes, they do list prices. I also have Rated X arms and stem on our 450r which we used to race this years baja 1000, and I must say they are a top of the line product with great customer service. thats what I like to hear.... Thanks ;)

I kinda like the Gull style ones too, BUt I dont want to pour a ton of money into them if I can get good aarms for less money good quality, good service and have it look good as well.

[rob-u/21]

You will also get more ground clearance with this bend compared to a gull style bend and shock travel is not affected at all.

[400grl]

That's why I like them so much - I have needed that extra clearance and it helps alot even on the MX tracks........if you call, talk to Erik - he's really nice!

[jacobw]

Get the rated x erik is a super nice guy I am getting some for my cannondale. He will get you setup for sure and they come with a 2 year warranty also:D

[rob-u/21]

Eric is a super cool guy. I really like those canondale/atk arms. They look trick with that serious bend. I'd like to see Honda arms bend as much as those atk arms do.

[Dave400ex]

Don't forget to check out Houser either. They make some great a-arms, as well as Laeger and JB.

[socallen85]

I cant vouch for everyone but they treat me great, I just won the 2005 Best In The Desert Quad Grand Championship on EPIC A-arms

Terrible's Town 250

[socallen85]

and yes they make A-arms for almost everything

these are probably the first set of YFZ arms and I know its the first YFZ swinger

this is me racin with Ray Schooley
2005 San Felipe 250

[socallen85]

Some MX too on the beast the 87R @ El Cajon MX

[khj]

Epic a-arms work great

you can call Golden West Cycle 800-383-6776
for more info

[QuadJunkies]

well now heres the delima..... It doesnt look like ANY of those AArms support the Custom Axis LT shocks??? :confused:

[dangle]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
well now heres the delima..... It doesnt look like ANY of those AArms support the Custom Axis LT shocks??? :confused:

The jrd's are made for axis..


Mike

[QuadJunkies]

Why is it hard to find aArmsfor the Axis anyhow?? I didnt realize this would be hard to find :(

[QuadJunkies]

How about these guys??? Any info on them??

http://www.arsfx.net/atv/450R.html

Sorry, I dont mean to ask so many questions, but I REALLY like the Arched aarms and would like the clearance as well!!

[QuadJunkies]

Heres another pic

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Arsfx-Custom-Axis-Shocks-A-Arms-Honda-450R-MX-Front_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43974QQitemZ45702 31780#ebayphotohosting

[dangle]

I can't remember who runs those but it's somebody big time... actually I whole team runs them I think... good stuff and high quality too..


Mike

[Flynbryan19]

Doesn't both Borich and Ballance run the arsfx a-arms? I'm pretty sure they do....

[dangle]

Originally posted by Flynbryan19
Doesn't both Borich and Ballance run the arsfx a-arms? I'm pretty sure they do....

That's who it is :cool: ...


Mike

[parkers30]

XC guy will tell you the ARS FX setups are the best money can buy but it is rather $$$$

Jeremiah Jones used to run them on his YFZ for MX also....

[bradley300]

the arsfx is a bargain actually, compared to something like a roll/elka set up, the ars fx is a very competitive price.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by bradley300
the arsfx is a bargain actually, compared to something like a roll/elka set up, the ars fx is a very competitive price.

I thought the Aarm/Shock set up seemed pretty reasonable and they support LT Axis already so I MIGHT go that route...I would like to price the Arms by themselves to see first,hopefully there Customer Service is good


So a freind of mine told me You order your shock to match your arms,so it sounds like any of these Aarms will still work???

[parkers30]

the advantage of the ARS FX setup with axis is that Axis developed the a-arms so they have alot fo R&D into setting up a shock correctly to go with them. From what I hear you buy the setup from Zbroz and sometimes it can be a pain....

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by parkers30
. From what I hear you buy the setup from Zbroz and sometimes it can be a pain.... Why is there so many PITA people out there??!! :rolleyes: :grr: So is this the ONLY place to buy them from ?? Once I make my final order I wont have time to diddle daddle around, the quad needs to be ready in time for the WORCS series and Ill more than likely be missing the 1st round of it already! :(

[parkers30]

do a little loking around, I have never dealt with them, thats just what I hear, sorry

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by parkers30
do a little loking around, I have never dealt with them, thats just what I hear, sorry no, I appreciate all the help actually- thanks! :)

[parkers30]

Looks like Laz at GT thunder also sells them give him a call, Zbroz just seems inconsistent with how quick they are to get stuff out

http://www.gtthunder.com/

[QuadJunkies]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by parkers30
[B]Looks like Laz at GT thunder also sells them give him a call, Zbroz just seems inconsistent with how quick they are to get stuff out

AHHHHHH... Now I Enjoy Laz!!! VERY nice guy!:D I will give him a buzz!!

BTW... I edited the links just so ya know , the Bossman might not like links to another forum ;)

[parkers30]

thats fine so long as you got them, delete them if you want, just trying to help ya out, bored at work.

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by parkers30
thats fine so long as you got them, delete them if you want, just trying to help ya out, bored at work. you have a PM

[Dave400ex]

You could run Axis LT for most of those a-arms. The ArsFX is a great setup though.

[QuadJunkies]

thanks again to all of you for your help. This makes my purchasing a little more at ease ;)

[dangle]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
thanks again to all of you for your help. This makes my purchasing a little more at ease ;)

We've basically coverd the top 10 a-arm company's out there... you get pretty much get way you pay for with all suspension componets...


Mike

[QuadJunkies]

It turned out to be a good topic! I got to learn about AArms I didnt even know exisisted!:)

[Jersey450R]

Originally posted by R3Concepts
So Cal Fab Shop arms resemble Roll more then anything else.
JRD arms are a carbon copy of Roll Design, just with addes gussets around the shock mount plate. Joey's lazy, lol :blah:

[dangle]

How's the shopping coming along...?


Mike

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by dangle
How's the shopping coming along...?


Mike

I think the ArsFX is what we will be getting... :)

[parkers30]

for the WORCs series and flat tracking will he be running an MX width? just curious

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by parkers30
for the WORCs series and flat tracking will he be running an MX width? just curious

+2... Crap.. I forgot to see if they have +2 width !! +3 would not be Ideal ;)

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by parkers30
Looks like Laz at GT thunder also sells them give him a call, Zbroz just seems inconsistent with how quick they are to get stuff out

http://www.gtthunder.com/

I catually need to call LAz on one other thing also.. But I didint see any pics or ifno on his site???

Can you Directly link me ?? Thanks!

[parkers30]

GT Thunder doesn't seemtolist alot of the products they sell on their site, but they seemto carry a little bit of everything, or are atleast a dealer

[QuadJunkies]

Laz is at INDY right now(or should i say WAS) ( I emailed him ) so Ill call him this week to get more details . thanks :)

[QuadJunkies]

Well we made a phone call to Alba today and asked them if Epic worked with Axis and they knew absolutly NOTHING about 20 inch shock /A-Arm set up...:ermm: I dont want something set up for a 19 inch . They said they may not work well with a 20 inch shock???
We are leaning towards Epic I think
I think Ill ake a fw calls with someone who can give me better info than they did :rolleyes:

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by khj
Epic a-arms work great

you can call Golden West Cycle 800-383-6776
for more info will do on Mon ;)

[QuadJunkies]

I about DIED when I saw the price for the ARSFX swinger :eek: sweet but WAAYY out of my price range unfortunaly.. :( I have so many other things to purchace

[calds650]

Make sure you get castle nuts with the setup just hate to see what would happen at speed if the front wheel fell off. :eek:

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by calds650
Make sure you get castle nuts with the setup just hate to see what would happen at speed if the front wheel fell off. :eek: I read that !! :eek:

[rob-u/21]

Why do you want a 20" shock. You should get the shock length required for your a arms. I think epic is like 19 3/4" or something like that. Personaly I wouldn't buy arms from them, but that is just my opinion. Try calling them direct.
If you want a good quality a-arm set with great knowledgeable service call eric at (619) 448 3738 or visit their website at http://www.ratedxmotorsports.com

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by rob-u/21
Why do you want a 20" shock. You should get the shock length required for your a arms. I think epic is like 19 3/4" or something like that. Personaly I wouldn't buy arms from them, but that is just my opinion. Try calling them direct.
If you want a good quality a-arm set with great knowledgeable service call eric at (619) 448 3738 or visit their website at http://www.ratedxmotorsports.com
Im not trying to be rude but I personally didnt like the Rated X ones that well. They just didint do it for me


Quote~~

Why do you want a 20" shock. You should get the shock length required for your a arms



I believe thats what I just asked above ....... I wasnt sure about what the measurments were on it and thats why I asked :huh

I just want to make the right decision and not have regrets later on .

Were trying to find a good quality AArm to go with Axis , maybe I wasnt explaining right .

[dangle]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
Im not trying to be rude but I personally didnt like the Rated X ones that well. They just didint do it for me


Quote~~

Why do you want a 20" shock. You should get the shock length required for your a arms



I believe thats what I just asked above ....... I wasnt sure about what the measurments were on it and thats why I asked :huh

I just want to make the right decision and not have regrets later on .

Were trying to find a good quality AArm to go with Axis , maybe I wasnt explaining right .

QJ, You couldn't have bumped this at a better time... I just got off the phone with joey (owner of jrd)... I had called him to order a tie-rod, new design a-arm/swingarm sticker , and some swingarm pinch bolts.... Long story short..... There on the way and I didn't spend a dime:cool: ......


Mike

[Dave400ex]

I think you will be happy with most a-arms. If you want the best arms to go with the Axis then ArsFX is the way to go.

[xsr_racing28c]

i have some Epic arms on the way, and i plan on running Axis 19 3/4 shocks but am waiting for them to be built... I hope they work well, i am gonna be using them for TT//~jay