450r rear linkage?

[h400exrydr]

Who do u guys think makes the best linkage for a 450r? This weekend i was ridin in some woops n things and it sucked i thought. i am thinking GT thunder, but idk. Lemme no. thanks guys

[fandl450r]

I have a GT Thunder link, awesome quality, very well made product, a definite improvement to the rear end!

[quaddy87]

elka

gt thunder...mine is INSANE!

[fultz416ex]

i got the derisi link and rear shock and my 450r rides true and straight through the whoops. go with derisi.
travis

[400exMO]

Call up C@D racing and GT Thunder. Talk with both of them and find out which you prefer. I know C@D's is more expensive, but the dual rate it, put in a progressive valve and rebuild it for you. GT Thunder will just rebuild it with your vavle and give it a link. He might change spring rates for you weight.

I went with C@D Racing, I can't say if I'm happy yet because I'm still waiting on my elka fronts. But from the looks of the shock, they did an excellent job with little turn around time.

[zrpilot]

From www.gtthunder.com

Rear Suspension

The rear suspension of the 450R has several issues that we address.

1.Insufficient up travel of the rear wheels.

2. Insufficient wheel travel for serious racing.

3. Rebound valving that is very fast. Even with the rebound adjustment turned all the way to the stiffest setting the rebound is still to fast for good handling.

We have designed several new rear linkages to help correct these issues. with added up travel of the rear wheels, added wheel travel and a good progressive rate in the rear setup, you can get greatly improved ride quality.

With these new rear linkages - you also then have an increased leverage ratio at the shock, creating a need for additional valving and sometimes spring changes. While we are in the shock adjusting the compression valving, we also correct the rebound valving at no extra charge.

Service rear shock, revalve to match your riding needs, and to match our linkage - $75.00

New Rear linkage - $175.00.

Revalve aftermarket rear shocks for this setup - $95.00

Note: Some aftermarket rear shocks have changed the compressed and/or extended lengths from stock - there will be additional charges for parts to correct this.

Revalve and link = $250.00.

Revalve, respring, and link = $345.00.


FYI

Laz is the best IMHO!

Maxwell

[outlaw450r]

www.derisiracing.com

go with derisi if you can wait a long time

[Hondaexboy]

This is a stuiped question but what and how much will it improve.

G T Thunder or the Elka Pro Link is the best setup out there linkage wise :macho

Originally posted by Hondaexboy
This is a stuiped question but what and how much will it improve. it will improve how you turn and accelerate (better traction)?. Also make your ride A LOT more comfortable because the shocks dont SUCK BALLS anymore

[h400exrydr]

if you put just the linkage and not do anything to the shock will it ride alot beter? because i kinda need it quik and i dont realy have money for the shock revalve n stuff right now. lemme no

[400exMO]

I wouldn't suggest it. The new link will put a different leverage on your bike. The springs might not be able to handle it and bottom alot. Or it maybe extremely stiff.

[h400exrydr]

I just bought a linkage from DeRisi.

Originally posted by h400exrydr
I just bought a linkage from DeRisi. good luck with that...you took the cheap way out. U better have him or someone revalve it too

[h400exrydr]

yea i will be sending the shock to him. but god dayum i am a 16 year old kid and it is kinda hard for me to get money...ya no wat i mean.

Originally posted by h400exrydr
yea i will be sending the shock to him. but god dayum i am a 16 year old kid and it is kinda hard for me to get money...ya no wat i mean. seems like your not doing that bad with thos emods you got :rolleyes: im just telling you how it SHOULD be done. its not that expensive for what you get in return