+2 a-arms with stock shocks

[440Hondo]

i dont know if this is posted..i couldnt find anything with the search, but can you use stock shocks on +2 standard travel a-arms...will soon be buying new shock when i get money. im getting these a-arms and tie-rods for cheap... ne help will be good

[ZeroLogic]

I pretty sure you can but it your machine's front end will lower quite a bit. Also i think it puts preassure on some parts but I'm not sure. Hope this helps.

[ReconRider25]

just put em on the stiffest setting till you get new shocks. my friend had +2 on his 300 with stock shocks and it was fine...just dont go crazy with the jumps.

[440Hondo]

yea thanks man helps a lil..it just going to be a temp. setup until i get money for shocks.. its just going to be for trails and stuff for now, no jumping.

[400exMO]

Don't jump, and they'll feel awful until you get good shocks.

[hondaboy400ex55]

2+ with 450r shocks work great

[quad9]

i have +2 arms with the oem shocks.

[Chino886]

If they are Standard travel arms, you will be fine...that is what they are made for.....

[kyleschonert]

i have two friends with yfz's that have houser +2's with stock shocks. They are hitting 60 foot doubles, give or take a couple feet, and arent having anyproblems. Now on the rear end, they have a plus 2 swingarm and the stocker is bein beat to hell. One of them the other day bottomed out so bad his pipe hit his caliper. But you should be ok with stock front shocks, btu it will be a little harsh.

it works fine for me...i have +2 a arms on stock 450r shocks and i hit 70+ ft jumps on my track and i have them set as soft as they go to make it sit lower...but im only like 120 with gear on so im pretty light for them

[bradley300]

Originally posted by kyleschonert
i have two friends with yfz's that have houser +2's with stock shocks. They are hitting 60 foot doubles, give or take a couple feet, and arent having anyproblems. Now on the rear end, they have a plus 2 swingarm and the stocker is bein beat to hell. One of them the other day bottomed out so bad his pipe hit his caliper. But you should be ok with stock front shocks, btu it will be a little harsh.
stock yfz shocks are valved for plus 2 a-arms ;)

and you dont need to get new shocks unless you want to. the stock shocks can be re valved to work great with plus 2 a-arms by someone like gthunder or derisi racing. at a fraction of the cost of aftermarket shocks also

[fast250r]

I left my stock shocks on my 250r with +2+1 A-ARMS. It was the worst ride I ever had. The front end would dip and squat with every turn and bump. I quickly bought new shocks to fit the a-arms.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by fast250r
I left my stock shocks on my 250r with +2+1 A-ARMS. It was the worst ride I ever had. The front end would dip and squat with every turn and bump. I quickly bought new shocks to fit the a-arms.

ST or LT A-rms?

[fast250r]

They were standard travel.

By making the front end wider you introduce more force that is being but on your shocks as you turn. There is alot more leverage going into those shocks than before. That is why it is important to get shocks custom valved and sprung for you a-arms and riding habits.

When ever you buy custom shocks they ask what kind of a-arms are on your bike. They ask for a reason. That is so they know how to build your shocks.

You simply cannot expect to put the wrong shocks and arms together and expect your bike to handle great. Save your money and buy some aftermarket shocks as soon as possible. You wont regret it.

[JW450R1]

I HAVE A 04 450R.I PUT +2+1 A-ARMS ON WITH THE STOCK SHOCKS.I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE FINE.I WAS JUMPING SOME AND THEN I SAW THAT THE LOWER A-ARMS WERE THE SHOCK BOLTS TO THE A-ARM CRACKED.MAYBE FROM TO MUCH TENSIONER.?????????????????:confused:

[300extreme#8]

dont bet on it working out to great, it will seem fine. i had mine all set up, and adjust to where it would be fine, i ended up bending and bowing both the lower a-arms, and now they almost look like lt a-arms, it's not worth it, save up and buy any after market, stock shocks aren't forgiving enough like the aftermarket shocks

stock shocks with extend a-arms will only make your shocks feal softer cuz more leverage on the shocks.

Originally posted by 300extreme#8
dont bet on it working out to great, it will seem fine. i had mine all set up, and adjust to where it would be fine, i ended up bending and bowing both the lower a-arms, and now they almost look like lt a-arms, it's not worth it, save up and buy any after market, stock shocks aren't forgiving enough like the aftermarket shocks


that happend to my stock a-arms.