front wheel spacers?

[fmf400ex]

I was thinking about getting some front wheel spacers for my 400, and I just wanted to see how everybody that has likes them. So do they work good, and stuff like that. Thanks

[stocktires]

Bad idea bro, Save the $ and get some a-arms.
If your gonna do it...............................do it the right way!

I've used them and they work just fine if your hard up for cash..:D

[fmf400ex]

Thanks for your input guys, I am just getting these for know. I am mainly going to do cross country and maybe some motorcross so, I didnt want to be too wide all the time, since I might not fit on some trails.

[fmf400ex]

Thanks for your guys input. I was mainly wanting them, because I ride trails a lot an dwas going to do some cross country, and a little bit a motorcross, so I wanted to be able to fit through trails still.

[stocktires]

Are you on a tight budget, or can you save up for a lil while?
Thats the determining factor.
A-arms are 100 times better than spacers

[jb400exxx]

you should just flip the rims around if you want a cheap temporary fix.

[fmf400ex]

Well kind of, since I just got this 400. but I was thinking of getting them till next summer or something, when i'll have enough to get a-arms.

[redrider05]

If you dont plan on jumping very much just get the spacers.But if you do plan on jumping allot get the +1 housers:devil

[fmf400ex]

Ok. I jump it kind of a lot but not a whole lot. But I never go that high, I dont go for the big ones or qanything like that. I mainly trail ride and that if I would race mx, it would probaly be just malvern. But how much would those a-arms run me?

[redrider05]

I think they are 525.00 but i am not sure

[fmf400ex]

Thanks a lot redrider.

here's pics of spacers on my 400 that I used for MX racing for a full season,,they held up fine but arms are a better idea if ya got the cash..

[Str8Wicked]

Yeah the spacers don't look to good.... I think the arms look much better... Damn I neeed to save up for a set now.....

[bklyn400ex]

what's wrong with the spacers, is it harder to control???

[redroost85]

Where can you get these wheel spacers? How much$$? Are they universal fit? I have a 250ex and would like to get some. Do they make longer a-arms for 250ex's?

[honda400exrider]

i got my wheel spacers from i think motoman, but i think rocky and alot of other people sell them. id get JD a-arms, there only like 4 sumthing, and then put the difference into like better shocks or something..

[fmf400ex]

Well which is more worth it, plus 1" a-arms, or the wheel spacers?

[Sparky416ex]

Originally posted by redrider05
If you dont plan on jumping very much just get the spacers.But if you do plan on jumping allot get the +1 housers:devil


yep

[stocktires]

look on ebay and on here for some used +1 or +2 a-arms. A-arms are definatley more worth the $, once you get spacers you'll be dissapointed and sorry you didnt save for arms

[Blysster]

I've been running mine on the MX tracks for about a year and never had any problems with 'em.

I agree they don't look too good but they are much cheaper and do about the same thing. I would def. get A-arms if I could afford them tho.

[bklyn400ex]

i just play around on my bike, nuttin serious like racin or anything like that plus i only ride like 1-2 times a month, would the spacers be fine for me they're only like $40 for 8 on ebay, id it any harder to steer, and should i put them on the back too???

[Blysster]

Originally posted by bklyn400ex
i just play around on my bike, nuttin serious like racin or anything like that plus i only ride like 1-2 times a month, would the spacers be fine for me they're only like $40 for 8 on ebay, id it any harder to steer, and should i put them on the back too???

In your case I'd say go for it.. A-arms and axle wouldn't be worth the money. I didn't notice any difference in the steering with mine..

[fmf400ex]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by stocktires
[B]look on ebay and on here for some used +1 or +2 a-arms.

What should i look for on used a-arms to make sure that they are in good condition?

Originally posted by fmf400ex
[QUOTE]Originally posted by stocktires
[B]look on ebay and on here for some used +1 or +2 a-arms.

What should i look for on used a-arms to make sure that they are in good condition?

yea make sure they are in good condition and come with all the parts u need

[stocktires]

make sure the ball-joints arent stiff or sloppy, the bushings arent worn out, and the pc is in good shape.
to have to re-place ball-joints, bushings, or pc...it wouldnt be cheap.
I had to buy all new balljoints for my a-arms today ($80), and wasnt cheap at all.
with +2 arms you might wana look into some shocks also. But if you a light rider with only +1 arms, you should be fine not jumping any huge stuff with stock shocks.

[Sparks425Ex]

Just keep saving and get some a arms. Spacers can work fine but then again they can bend alot of stuff if you land or hit somthing wrong.

A arms are a better idea.

[bklyn400ex]

thanx my brother just picked up a blaster and the front is very narrow....hes in the same boat as me ...would it be a good idea for him to get the spacers

[fmf400ex]

Ok, thanks guys for the info, I now know what to look for in the a-arms.