450r suspension

[BlaineKaiser450]

I am and intermmediet(I spelled that wrong I know)- advanced mx rider and am looking into front shocks for my 2004 450r. I would like to know what are the best kind of shocks to buy. Thanx!!!!!!

[IMSROLL450R]

I just put axis dual rates on the front of mine and absolutely love the ride.

[GIXXER1KR]

I did all Motowoz with LT fronts and couldnt be happier!!!

[bigz-71]

i do not think there is a best kind of shock. you can spend a lot of money in this area. i would first have to ask you what your budget was, and then i could start to recommend or tell you what to look at. You could have your stockers rebuilt for like a couple hundred or buy top of the line axis for like 1500. The price varies and everyone is going to have a different opinion about front shocks. I have elkas and i like them but i have never ridden on fox or axis so i could not recommend anything but elkas right now.

Good Luck!

[quader400]

are they going to be your first set of shocks? are you buying a-arms also? i would recomend if they are your first set of shocks to get the stockers rebuilt, ive heard very good things about the rebbuilds and for the price you cant go wrong, however if you have enough money and are willing to spend it then you should go with pep,axis, or motowoz imo these are the top three brands

[JJs450r]

i like my tcs fronts on st

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by bigz-71
i do not think there is a best kind of shock. you can spend a lot of money in this area. i would first have to ask you what your budget was, and then i could start to recommend or tell you what to look at. You could have your stockers rebuilt for like a couple hundred or buy top of the line axis for like 1500. The price varies and everyone is going to have a different opinion about front shocks. I have elkas and i like them but i have never ridden on fox or axis so i could not recommend anything but elkas right now.

Good Luck! I have abot 1000 to 1500 to spend. thanx

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by quader400
are they going to be your first set of shocks? are you buying a-arms also? i would recomend if they are your first set of shocks to get the stockers rebuilt, ive heard very good things about the rebbuilds and for the price you cant go wrong, however if you have enough money and are willing to spend it then you should go with pep,axis, or motowoz imo these are the top three brands Yes they are my first set and yes I'm getting houser a-arms. thanx

[Sjorge450R]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
I have abot 1000 to 1500 to spend. thanx

go with some PEP thats are about 700-800. Then spend the rest on a arms and brake lines.

[GIXXER1KR]

Call Jim at Motowoz and dont look back!!!!:)

[bradley300]

just get the stockers re-valved, they are just as good as anything else out there

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by bradley300
just get the stockers re-valved, they are just as good as anything else out there

I couldn't agree more.

[hendershot106]

Hey--- u didnt specify if the 1000-1500 was for shocks, a arms and brakelines or just for the shocks alone--------

or if you were gonna race mx or xc -- and if u wanted std or long travel set up=====

so here is my ideas for both---

MX_----

for a total limit of $1500

Elka triple rate C/R with +2 std travel housers--- ( $1250.)
GT thunder revalve respring rebuilds & +2 housers ( $900.)

now if you were racing XC and did not necessarily need long travel front end----- you should just get the front dual rate and revalve as well as the rear linkage and revalve for a total of about $750=== (gt thunder works miracles with stock shocks)

so basically if you race mx-- u could still have $600 left for motorwork to compliment the suspension-- and if XC- u would have $750-- leaving plenty of extra cash for bolt on motor improvements such as full exhaust,, or mild port w/ a piston and cam-----

but if you went with long travel a arms-- ( $950) that would only leave you with $550 for shocks-- which u may be able to get rather close to if you watch ebay for used shocks-- but that would be compromising valving for application for price!!!


so there you go------ modifications on a budget!!!!!!!!!

[Sjorge450R]

yes, the only reason I didnt mention rebuilds was that I would go with Long Travel if you have that kind of money. Other wise if you go with ST, send the shocks to Derisi Racing.

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by hendershot106
Hey--- u didnt specify if the 1000-1500 was for shocks, a arms and brakelines or just for the shocks alone--------

or if you were gonna race mx or xc -- and if u wanted std or long travel set up=====

so here is my ideas for both---

MX_----

for a total limit of $1500

Elka triple rate C/R with +2 std travel housers--- ( $1250.)
GT thunder revalve respring rebuilds & +2 housers ( $900.)

now if you were racing XC and did not necessarily need long travel front end----- you should just get the front dual rate and revalve as well as the rear linkage and revalve for a total of about $750=== (gt thunder works miracles with stock shocks)

so basically if you race mx-- u could still have $600 left for motorwork to compliment the suspension-- and if XC- u would have $750-- leaving plenty of extra cash for bolt on motor improvements such as full exhaust,, or mild port w/ a piston and cam-----

but if you went with long travel a arms-- ( $950) that would only leave you with $550 for shocks-- which u may be able to get rather close to if you watch ebay for used shocks-- but that would be compromising valving for application for price!!!


so there you go------ modifications on a budget!!!!!!!!! tahnks I have 1500 total

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
tahnks I have 1500 total

Talk to KB Motorsports, a sponsor on this forum.
Ask him for a price on Motowoz LT with SMC LT A-Arms.

You'll get more for your money then you think =)

[hendershot106]

never heard of those a arms--- and what u dont pay for now- u pay double for later.

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by hendershot106
never heard of those a arms--- and what u dont pay for now- u pay double for later.

Heh
Many people run them, and they have a life time warranty.

GIXXER1KR uses them, see the picture he posted above.

http://www.smcfabrication.com/

And mine:
http://atv.sploitz.com/New%20Suspension/Front.jpg

[mx1791]

Originally posted by hendershot106
never heard of those a arms--- and what u dont pay for now- u pay double for later.
these things are deff. high quality, comparable to my neighbors housers

[hendershot106]

how bout some info to look them up //???????? thanks-

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by hendershot106
how bout some info to look them up //???????? thanks-

I gave u the link in my last post.

http://www.smcfabrication.com/

[hendershot106]

they look like a houser knock off.