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edub450
01-01-2008, 09:39 PM
ok guys. i am about to buy a new front end for my kfx. i really need to find out what would be my best bet. i am going to to be doing xc and trails so anything from .5 to 2.5 is what i am wanting i want some good stuff what kind of a-arms do you guys believe are good. and a good place to get them? some links and info would be helpful.

billdogg
01-01-2008, 09:46 PM
Laz at GTT just came out with some arms for it. There's somobody on this site that has them, and seems real happy with them. I'm sure he'll be chiming in soon.

Colby@C&DRacing
01-03-2008, 09:52 AM
I like the quality and functionality of the ATV four play arms. We sell them and use them on our race team atv's

http://www.atvfourplay.com/MGC%20Standard%20Travel%20A%20Arms/KFX-STD-MGC.gif

ohioEX
01-08-2008, 03:46 PM
How about some Houser Racing A-arms. They don't re-use the lower factory bearings, so you can bolt them right on.

http://www.houser-racing.com/CategoryProductList.jsp?cat=Kawasaki%3AKFX450+-+Kawasaki+2007-2008:Houser+Racing+A-Arms

INFAMOUSRACER7
01-08-2008, 11:10 PM
The holz A-arms are some of the best you can get, We put there long travel ones on all of our MX bikes and the couple of cross country guys we have run there XC setup and love it.

www.holzracingproducts.com

baubl
01-10-2008, 12:11 AM
I agree I'am a rider for Holz racing he has been building my bikes last three years and does amazing work. running his front end with fox floats its hard to beat. Joe Bryd Adam Mcgill Josh Fredericks Brandon Brown Mike Machado are some guys that have used Holz or are still running him also Holz is doing all the suspension for the Can-Am / Motoworks team this year in WORCS.

national #9
01-28-2008, 04:59 PM
I just saw the ones that KOQ racing has for their kawasaki/ Elka/ LRD/ITP/Pro-wheel supported race team, they are fully adjustable for caster and camber, are only $650.00 and should be available to the public 2/1/08

lagrassa29
01-28-2008, 10:39 PM
gibson/fox.

kfxracer400
01-29-2008, 05:16 AM
Herrmann a-arms with FOX Shocks... i have them and its the best setup i ever ran..

TWISTED DINLI
01-29-2008, 06:21 PM
how wide are the Roll Design a-arms?

08mxkfx
01-29-2008, 06:35 PM
ATV Four-Play/Fox! By far the best setup ive ever ridden on and Tom at ATV Four Play is a great guy to deal with!

QuadJunkies
01-29-2008, 08:22 PM
ARS-FX
These were out in testing at WORCS this wk end .
Stay tuned...... :devil:
http://upload.pbase.com/image/92312938/original.jpg

TWISTED DINLI
01-30-2008, 03:00 PM
Originally posted by QuadJunkies
ARS-FX
These were out in testing at WORCS this wk end .
Stay tuned...... :devil:
http://upload.pbase.com/image/92312938/original.jpg

those r sweet! are they +2 or +3?

QuadJunkies
01-30-2008, 11:46 PM
Im not sure on all the info on the set up, but Ill have all the info here very shortly.

tdd6405
02-03-2008, 08:08 AM
ATV Fourplay!!

rocket joe
02-05-2008, 10:40 AM
ATV four play arms + 1/4".

xxsyn1kalxx
02-05-2008, 01:06 PM
I definitely want those ARS-FX's, they look sweet, can't wait to hear more info on them.

titanium68
02-06-2008, 10:50 AM
Check out the JD Performance A-arms the look prettty nice. I've been running their front end and swingarm on my TRX since 04 with no problems and Dave is great to work with.

baubl
02-06-2008, 04:13 PM
weve run Holz on our yfz,trx,ltr, and now our kawi w/o a problem
all raced hard both mx and x country wouldnt use anything else
bobl

02-06-2008, 09:22 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/fudpucker313/IMG_1738.jpg

roll/axis

TWISTED DINLI
02-07-2008, 12:52 PM
Originally posted by z400rider08
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/fudpucker313/IMG_1738.jpg

roll/axis

are those a-arms +2 or +3?

spanky101
02-07-2008, 01:28 PM
i want to say +3 buti could be completly wrong. His bike is sick man, those rolls are a thing of beauty thats for sure! im a huge fan of atv four play stuff tho, tom knows his stuff!

02-07-2008, 07:15 PM
Originally posted by spanky101
i want to say +3 buti could be completly wrong. His bike is sick man, those rolls are a thing of beauty thats for sure! im a huge fan of atv four play stuff tho, tom knows his stuff!

thanks man, there +2.5 basicly +3.

national #9
02-23-2008, 03:54 PM
Originally posted by national #9
I just saw the ones that KOQ racing has for their kawasaki/ Elka/ LRD/ITP/Pro-wheel supported race team, they are fully adjustable for caster and camber, are only $650.00 and should be available to the public 2/1/08
These are on a spring sale on ebay for 599.00

QuadJunkies
02-26-2008, 11:34 AM
I spotted another set ARS-FX with Fox shocks at WORCS this past wk end.

TWISTED DINLI
02-26-2008, 01:55 PM
Originally posted by QuadJunkies
I spotted another set ARS-FX with Fox shocks at WORCS this past wk end.

Are those the new Fullbore plastics?:eek2:

BLU82
02-26-2008, 02:07 PM
X2 They look sick! Post up some more pics please;)

QuadJunkies
02-27-2008, 12:09 AM
Originally posted by TWISTED DINLI
Are those the new Fullbore plastics?:eek2:
Heck, I didnt even pay attn. to the plastic :p lol
It does look like Fullbore though huh?!
This is Brandon Browns Kawi.
http://upload.pbase.com/image/93480518/original.jpg

TWISTED DINLI
02-27-2008, 06:01 AM
That is SICK lookin!
I love the looks of Fullbore plastics

mod440ex
02-27-2008, 06:59 AM
looks sweet, i wonder if he will trade me?:D

QuadJunkies
02-27-2008, 10:38 AM
Originally posted by mod440ex
looks sweet, i wonder if he will trade me?:D

Haha! Im thinking- NOT .:p

baubl
02-27-2008, 01:41 PM
Im running the Holz/Fox set up and i love it kinda hard too see this is from MesquiteRD2 of WORCS

KFX450Rrider
02-27-2008, 01:45 PM
yea it would be cool if you could post up info bout your setup and show some pictures of it really helps thanks

QuadJunkies
02-28-2008, 12:45 AM
Drew,heres another one I got of you .
How was your wk end?
All I know is Im glad it wasnt another MUDFEST!:scary:

http://upload.pbase.com/image/93522985/original.jpg

baubl
02-28-2008, 03:03 PM
Tina i had a good weekend i got a 3rd out of 42 in the Prod A class i was very happy with that and sunday i had bike problems i was running 5th place in the pro-am jeff and dale said i was only 10 seconds behind 4th,3rd place when the bike shut off and never re fired well on the fuel injected bike they have to prim then you can start then well i lost the fuel pump and and the motoworks computer wouldt turn on so i have some problems too fix and should be up and running this weekend!
Thanks for the pic!! howd your kids end up doing Tina?

QuadJunkies
02-29-2008, 12:40 AM
Originally posted by baubl
Tina i had a good weekend i got a 3rd out of 42 in the Prod A class i was very happy with that and sunday i had bike problems i was running 5th place in the pro-am jeff and dale said i was only 10 seconds behind 4th,3rd place when the bike shut off and never re fired well on the fuel injected bike they have to prim then you can start then well i lost the fuel pump and and the motoworks computer wouldt turn on so i have some problems too fix and should be up and running this weekend!
Thanks for the pic!! howd your kids end up doing Tina?
Your Dad told me about the 3rd place and some issues you had. Sorry to hear that .:ermm:
Kids done OK. Brandon was headed for the podium, but apparently a quad ran into him and caused him to get stuck on the main course and caused some congestion,it cost him some serious time so he ended up with a 4th.Brandon broke down in Race 1 and got a DNF-thats gonna HURT!:scary:
Kelsey also took a 4th .
Tough to contend an 85 with 125 motors in the same class.Out team leader saved the day and fixed an issue we ran into on hers also.
Shes moving to a 450 in Womens class next year and I cant WAIT. lol :p
Ill see you in Havasu.:)

boylan300ex
03-18-2008, 08:57 AM
GT Thunder with there a arms.. Ive also seen some gt thunder stock revalves with Houser Max Ground glerance standard travel a arms

03-18-2008, 09:22 AM
walsh and fox

2.5 out .5 forward.

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j62/cumongrljusridit/walsh/IMG_1230.jpg

03-19-2008, 09:23 AM
i rode the HGR kawi this weekend and atv four play and fox is an amazing setup. they also come in a bunch of different sizes and look really good

adrenalinefreak
03-19-2008, 04:04 PM
Here's mine...I plan on taking some better pictures so if i remember I will post them up here...but this is good for now...

Houser Long Travel Max Ground Clearance with Elka Elites all the way around. I'm also running a wider axle.

adrenalinefreak
03-19-2008, 04:07 PM
with the wider axle...just took this one today with my phone...leaving for my race in two days...still have to get the ride height and everything set...I'll do all the adjusting (fine tuning) on friday during practice,

BLU82
03-21-2008, 02:29 PM
Originally posted by BoBoRacerX123
i rode the HGR kawi this weekend and atv four play and fox is an amazing setup. they also come in a bunch of different sizes and look really good Ya, I think thats what I'll be running. Or maybe a walsh/fox setup idk yet. And are you from sciota PA? That's my english teacher's hometown. Her family still lives there and I guess they have alot of land. She talked about it for an entire period once.:huh

national #9
03-24-2008, 11:38 AM
We saw AT #542 in Florida last week, his KOQ, kawi was handling great, and that LRD motor is EXTREMLY fast, they look to have a nice package for 08

Nick110
03-24-2008, 12:18 PM
Originally posted by national #9
We saw AT #542 in Florida last week, his KOQ, kawi was handling great, and that LRD motor is EXTREMLY fast, they look to have a nice package for 08

Are you racing pro again this year.

national #9
03-24-2008, 01:50 PM
I am pretty sure he said he was racing pro-am, we were listening in on his conversation with Justin Bush.