please help! yfzshocks and no manual

[gunfreak00]

Thank you for looking.

I bought a set of 05 yfz450 front shocks to install on a 300ex. I figured if I could put a 400ex set on, why not the yfz450 shocks of the same size. They seem to be more adjustable than the 400ex.

The problem is I have no idea how to adjust them and what all the adjustments do. I do not plan to race (as I am older) we just trail ride as a family and I wanted better shocks up front. I will be using a Diamond J bolt on mount relocator and everything else stock. The shock mount is raised up high enough to put the shocks on, i just don't know how to set them up. The cost of replacing the front end is out of the question as there are to many medical bills to pay.

I would appreciate any directions that came in the quads original manuals and any tips on setting them up would be helpful.

[00Banshee]

Turn the adjusting ring 2 in direction a or

NOTE:
• The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
CAUTION:

Direction A

Spring preload is
increased (suspension
is harder).
Direction B

Spring preload is
decreased (suspension
is softer).

Adjusting length c
Standard: 255 mm (10.04 in)
Minimum: 245 mm (9.65 in)
Maximum: 256.5 mm (10.10 in)

[00Banshee]

2. Adjust:
• rebound damping force

a. Turn the adjusting screw 1 in direction a
or b.
CAUTION:
_
Do not force the adjuster past the minimum
or maximum extent of adjustment. The
adjuster may be damaged.

Direction A

Rebound damping force
is increased.

Direction B Rebound damping force
is decreased.

From the fully turned-in position
Standard: 12 clicks out
Minimum: 22 clicks out

[00Banshee]

Adjust:
compression damping force

Turn the adjusting screw 1
A or B.

Direction A Compression
force is increased.

Direction B Compression
force is decreased.

From the fully turned-in position
Standard: 11 clicks out
Minimum: 22 clicks out
Maximum: 1 click out

[gunfreak00]

You are a beautiful person, thank you very much for the posts.

How do you like the shocks and do you think they will ride ok on the 300ex?

[jcline]

Can someone tell me the standard length of the rear shock spring?

I bought my 06' used and have no manual. I plan to get the CD version.

[nicker71]

I dont think the yfz shock will be very good on a 300ex. The yfz shocks are very stiff. Hopefully Im wrong and it works out for you.