YFZ Shock Rebuilds? [Archive]

inverted

12-30-2007, 10:21 PM

I have read alot about honda 450R shock rebuilds and they sound great for a budget desert runner I am looking to start building. However, I never hear mention of YFZ shocks.

Do YFZ shocks have the same adjustments available stock as the Honda's do? Or are they missing options?

Looking to possibly get the shocks sent to either TCS, C&D, Derisi, or GT Thunder; but I want to make sure it's the right setup.

Im basicly trying to build a budget toy for around $6000 including quad purchase.

Thanks
Ryan

Colby@C&DRacing

12-31-2007, 09:01 AM

We have done several yfz shock conversions. The set up is a dual rate preload or dual rate zero preload depending on what type of riding you are doing. The shocks are compression and rebound adj like the hondas.

low10s

12-31-2007, 09:12 AM

who can do this and what is the charge.

Colby@C&DRacing

12-31-2007, 09:24 AM

We charge $700 for the full converison front and rear

inverted

12-31-2007, 09:48 AM

Alright, so you do a dual rate setup. I believe I have seen some other companies offering triple rate setup.

Is that something optional C&D can do, or is there too little of a difference to make a noticeable improvement?

Colby@C&DRacing

12-31-2007, 09:58 AM

There isn't enough room on the yfz to have 3 usable springs.

dr.dyfz

12-31-2007, 04:14 PM

Works has a kit for it for $495 fronts and its triple rate. i'm thinking of getting it

Fred55

12-31-2007, 05:40 PM

Works Kits are springs only.....I would say redoing shocks are not worth it unless you do it all.. valves and springs.

inverted

12-31-2007, 05:56 PM

Derisi also sells a triple rate conversion upgrade.

low10s

12-31-2007, 06:37 PM

does the $700 include revalving and parts/labor?

gnccbound734

01-01-2008, 08:06 AM

gt thunder is the way to go with a rebuild all three shocks and linkage cost around 700 dollars

low10s

01-01-2008, 08:13 AM

got a websight to check out.

Colby@C&DRacing

01-03-2008, 09:59 AM

$700 does include parts and labor

02bwraptor

01-07-2008, 10:27 AM

http://www.gtthunder.com/yfz450v4.htm

WOLFPACK

01-10-2008, 07:49 PM

There is a difference!

I'd like to start by saying that GT Thunder isn't a sight sponsor! Colby pays money to keep this forum free and that should weigh in your decision!

Second, What GT Thunder does with the linkage Colby does on the inside of the shock to give additional travel.

Third, The rebuild that Colby does if far superior in performance to just about every other rebuild out there. I know a few people that have taken Axis/PEP/Elka off to run this rebuild.

Shane