what a-arms do you guys have and like? [Archive]

mcgusto

11-21-2002, 02:57 AM

so, I am interested in getting some new a-arms. I have a few concerns: How do I know how much bump steer that each companie's arms produce? Who has the reputation for quality and performance? Walsh and roll design are really expensive. I am looking at lonestar +2 +1 rec arms, some shops advertise them, however on the lonestar website, they only show +2+0 arms. Has anyone else noticed this?

RiPPiNiTuP7

11-21-2002, 05:36 AM

+2+1 is no good on a 400ex, you want +2+0...if money is a concern, go with Houser A-Arms, their prices and quality are both great.

www.houser-racing.com

11-21-2002, 07:26 AM

Houser racing used for both MX and XC racing and holding up just fine...:blah

Davids440ex

11-21-2002, 09:46 AM

i currently run JD performance +2 with works shocks. i like the jd they are welll built, and the service from them are great. but befor this next season im getting houser long travel with axis shocks.

ChadEXer

11-21-2002, 11:55 AM

HOUSER!!!!!

400exRacerX

11-21-2002, 02:29 PM

Houser!!

Pappy

11-21-2002, 02:56 PM

again here....get the houser's from the quadshop....i wish they would get some for my cdale:rolleyes: but i loved them on my 400ex:D

user101

11-21-2002, 04:56 PM

dont u mean 426ex

11-21-2002, 05:25 PM

hermmanns.

DGR Designs

11-21-2002, 05:41 PM

RICO! is that a duracrap axle i see on you machine? lol

airheadedduner

11-21-2002, 05:56 PM

I run Laeger's std +2s. I like them, they are very well built and strong. If I ever get enough cash I will go to the t-pins.

440ex kid

11-21-2002, 06:21 PM

Does walsh make a-arms for a 400ex? If they do how much are they?

400MXer

11-21-2002, 09:40 PM

I say Laeger, Walsh or Roll Design.

yeah, walsh makes 400ex a arms

11-22-2002, 03:13 AM

I'm getting TBR Products new a-arms. If you remember Timmyboy Designs then you'll know who made these. He now works @ TBR and they have plans to go much bigger than Tim was on his own. The new design is somewhere between Tim's old arms and Roll Designs. The upper arms are the same while the lowers did away with the ball joints and replaced them with heat treated chome-moly spherical heim joints with a keeper pin to help eliminate the chance of the nut falling off. They also switched from Ricky Stator upper ball joints to Leager's. I'll post pics in a few days with a test over Thanksgiving. Oh I also ordered TCS Tripples w/o rezzies and got them in 5 DAYS! :D I'll be back.

OutlawEX

11-22-2002, 09:30 AM

Im thinking of getting herrmann racing a-arms or houser

11-22-2002, 10:02 AM

Originally posted by roost_maker
RICO! is that a duracrap axle i see on you machine? lol

In that pic yes,,since then I've bent it, sold it and now I'm running a LSR axle..:devil

Extremeracer167

11-22-2002, 10:53 AM

Houser Long Travel!!
http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32084&highlight=houser

stocktires

11-22-2002, 12:03 PM

I wouldnt advise houser for a LT front-end

Merrelle or Herrmann are the best LT front ends for the money (I cant decide which I want)
I wouldnt buy LSR either.

Leager, Houser, JD, Herrmann, and Burgard are all nice 16" shock a-arms

Extremeracer167

11-22-2002, 12:19 PM

how much do those a-arms cost?? the merrel or whatever else u said?

stocktires

11-22-2002, 12:50 PM

www.merrellextreme.com
with 4:1 wheels, Danny sayd it comes to around 49"s wide.
This set-up isn't cheap, you need 19" shocks for it, aka Long Travel. Danny quoted me $785 PC'ed

Brad Herrmann quoted me $725 for his LT front-end PC'ed www.Herrmannracing.com

Both these guys are extremely nice, and Know their chit!

11-22-2002, 12:58 PM

Originally posted by stocktires
no, no houser LT

Merrelle or Herrmann are the best LT front ends for the money (I cant decide which I want)
I wouldnt buy LSR either.

Leager, Houser, JD, Herrmann, and Burgard are all nice 16" shock a-arms

Houser makes LT arms that require 19 inch shocks either in +1 or +3..

stocktires

11-22-2002, 12:59 PM

sorry, typo, I'll fix it, I know Houser makes LT front-ends

Extremeracer167

11-22-2002, 01:27 PM

ok so housers are 25 more then the merrells. and 75 more then the Herrmanns? And supposedly what most ppl will tell u that are in the business of chassis components.....houser/axis is the best front end out there today. Even roll will tell u that. ide rather pay the extra 25-75 more for the proven a-arms:D

stocktires

11-22-2002, 01:30 PM

houser the best LT fornt end? :rolleyes:

there nice, but there's much better set-ups out there (herrmann, merelle, roll, leager t-pin), And some of those are cheaper than houser!

Extremeracer167

11-22-2002, 01:40 PM

Why are the others so much better. Because they have the Gullwing design instead of the way houser does it:confused: The only one that would have any advantage would be the Leager T-pin setup, and they dont even make that for a 400EX.

And yes, that is suposed to be the best LT combination out in the market right now. I wouldnt say that if houser and Axis were the only ones that said that. But I was talking to the rep. for roll design at St. Clairsville, and he said the same thing. :rolleyes:

mcgusto

11-22-2002, 01:47 PM

I forgot to mention, I won't be racing this bike. I don't beat my bike up as much as some guys. I just want more travel and wider track width for a better user experience. I don't need the a-arms for "racing".... at least not official racing! Are LSR rec arms any good? They are only $525, but will I know the difference between them and $800 housers(or other high end models) There are several other companies that offer $500-$600 arms, are they just a waste of $$$ ?

Extremeracer167

11-22-2002, 03:10 PM

If u want more travel, u need long travel a-arms and shocks. And Houser, Roll, Merrell, and Herrmann are the only ones that i know of tha tmake them. If u want just some better a-arms and shocks for messin around with your friends, then buy some houser reg. They go new for 525 or 550. And get a decent set of aftermarket shocks. :D

Dave400ex

11-22-2002, 03:45 PM

Let's not argue about Houser, Herrmann, Roll, and Merrell. Just get Walsh, have the best, and be done with it. :macho Walsh Racecraft (http://www.walshracecraft.com)

11-22-2002, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by WarriorMan
Let's not argue about Houser, Herrmann, Roll, and Merrell. Just get Walsh, have the best, and be done with it. :macho Walsh Racecraft (http://www.walshracecraft.com) where's the walsh a-arms on your quad. ok ok..so if you want the best OVERPRICED a-arms then get walsh. If your smart you'll pick the better deal with hermmann, houser, or merrell. ..just incase you want some more over priced crap you can get roll design, gibson, and lagers

Dave400ex

11-22-2002, 08:31 PM

I couldn't afford Walsh. I said if you have the money then get the Walsh. There's no doubt they are the best, in my opinion at least. If it was me buying LT's I would get Herrmann or Houser, unless I had the money for Walsh.

11-22-2002, 08:36 PM

as long as people keep buying overpriced part the aftermarket will keep selling them for that price. it's a waste of money on a product when you can get the same thing cheaper somewhere else. that why i will be buying hermmann lt a-arms in a couple weeks. they should compliment my pep lt shocks just fine

Dave400ex

11-22-2002, 08:40 PM

Yes I agree. That's why I am waiting for Arens to come out with their LT A-Arms and whatever else they are working on. He is trying to keep the price as low as he can, but yet still put out a top notch product. We all know the Arens frames are awesome.

11-22-2002, 08:41 PM

yes theyare an hopefully there 400ex frames will be nice( i was told he's going to build them)

Dave400ex

11-22-2002, 08:47 PM

Yes there is a huge thread in here about them building the 400ex Frame, as well as them working on some LT A-Arms. It's called "CRF and Stock Frames" if you have not seen it. Great info in it.

trx400ex

11-22-2002, 08:54 PM

I have to recommend Lobos..:eek:

11-22-2002, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by trx400ex
I have to recommend Lobos..:eek:
noooooooooooooooooooo!:grr

Dave400ex

11-22-2002, 09:02 PM

trx400ex, Do you have any pictures of your Lobo's?

trx400ex

11-22-2002, 09:27 PM

no, but i will get some as soon as i get them mounted up, i just got my stem back from being chromed, and i have to say i was more excited than i was when i got the stem...

EX 80

11-22-2002, 09:48 PM

mcgust0- I have lonestar REC a arms. i have been racing for 2 years with them and they are fine. I do fine with them they hold up great. I have been wanting some walsh one, for the name and the look. But theres nothing wrong with mine. So i am keeping mine for now.

11-22-2002, 10:16 PM

I like CPM's thats hwy i bought em, but I have always like herman, GIBSON!!!, and Roll but there too $$

T-R-X

11-22-2002, 10:38 PM

Go with Gibson long travel a-arms.... they have been through a couple hard wipe outs, and have held up great.
Heres a pic of them on my quad.

stocktires

11-22-2002, 10:54 PM

omg, you have 89 fullbore plastics!!!! :eek:

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blah

Dave400ex

11-23-2002, 09:30 AM

Man those Gibson arms are awesome. I like how they bend so much. Very nice. Nice 250r.

trx400ex

11-23-2002, 10:21 AM

well if any of you guys wanted gibsons, there was a brand new set of black with chrome tops that just sold on ebay for 900:eek:

stocktires

11-23-2002, 11:39 AM

thats not really cheap bro

trx400ex

11-23-2002, 01:26 PM

considering they go for about 1100-1300 i thought it was a good deal... plus they were brand new.. so even if new ones were 950 youd be savin...i dont know, i think the best value would be herrmanns or housers, i just got lobos because i love the look..but 1700 for a set of chrome aarms is way to much... i think gibsons are sort of overpriced too. i cant wait to see what Arens will put out and what kinda price it has on it...

stocktires

11-23-2002, 02:20 PM

Thats kinda what Im saying, even at that price, Merelle or even Herrmann's would be better

trx400ex

11-23-2002, 02:37 PM

yeah but merrels dont make 400ex aarms

Dave400ex

11-23-2002, 04:15 PM

Merrell like only makes stuff for the 250r right now. Herrmann and Houser have to be the best deal out. Again I am wanting to see what Arens brings out.