Post your aftermarket front ends!

[400exrapes]

I'm getting into mx, and soon i'm going to buy an aftermarket front end, I have a good idea what I want but this can be a good thread for other people to look at too, so post all your aftermarket front ends, what you payed for them, and what kind of riding you bought them for.

[klutch]

Well this front end was on the bike when i got it. I have no complaints it is actually doing well for me.

Alba +2 +1 A Arms
Elka Dual Rate Shocks
Streamline Steel Braided Brakelines
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg249/666_HondaTRX/Picture014-4.jpg
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg249/666_HondaTRX/Picture013-3.jpg

I will get some pictures of mine when I get a chance today becuase I just got the shocks back from sf racing. Why does everyone have to make fun of standard travel I love mine.

[d3ktrix]

SMC +3 / Motowoz

http://atvw.sploitz.com/08_orange_selected_SMALL/08_orange_001_small.jpg

[pudamac12]

here is the SMC High ground clearance +3's and Motowoz piggies

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/Pudamac12/QuadPictures399.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/Pudamac12/QuadPictures400.jpg

[Modifly]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/blaster34/IMG_3348.jpg

Left - PEP/Houser
Right - Ohlins/Houser sli-cast

[400exrapes]

niceeee ^^ does anyone know what the smc arms ran them down along with 4:1 offset rims?

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by 400exrapes
niceeee ^^ does anyone know what the smc arms ran them down along with 4:1 offset rims?

In the pix above my bike has 3:2s on it, now it has 4:1's on it.
Almost exactly 50" at the bottom of the front tire's.

[400exrapes]

okay and with 3:2 offset with +3 arms is not permitted for ama racing right? and do you know how much +3 arms go for? ... keep em coming everyone i know theres more of you out there. tons more.

[d3ktrix]

Yeah with 3:2's it was over 50"

All LT SMC arms are $575

Hey d3ktrix how did your gtt rear end compare to your new one. I am still confused on which one to get but I am thinking the gtt.

[400exrapes]

i'll post my stock front end for now, but not for long.

[Nick110]

Heres mine. PEP/LSR DC4

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f29/nick110/DSCF0306.jpg

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f29/nick110/DSCF0308.jpg

[400exrapes]

niceee keep em coming

[04'400ex'er]

Originally posted by d3ktrix
SMC +3 / Motowoz

http://atvw.sploitz.com/08_orange_selected_SMALL/08_orange_001_small.jpg What kind of hood is this???

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by 04'400ex'er
What kind of hood is this???

Laker



Originally posted by RoadRidin450r
Hey d3ktrix how did your gtt rear end compare to your new one. I am still confused on which one to get but I am thinking the gtt.

For small whoops there about the same.
But for the huge whoops and large impacts like casing/overclearing jumps at the MX track the LT has an advantage, and more plush.

Stock vs GTT theres a massive difference
GTT vs LT its a minimal difference.

Couldn't really tell ya if its worth the extra money or not.

[04'400ex'er]

Originally posted by d3ktrix
Laker nice, and speedy reply too! :D

Originally posted by d3ktrix
Laker




For small whoops there about the same.
But for the huge whoops and large impacts like casing/overclearing jumps at the MX track the LT has an advantage, and more plush.

Stock vs GTT theres a massive difference
GTT vs LT its a minimal difference.

Couldn't really tell ya if its worth the extra money or not.

Alright man thanks a lot for you help for all the more racing I plan on doing and if its not that much of a difference between LT I will just get a GTT rear end then.

[rollie]

LSR DC-4 LT/Fox Float evols

[BlaineKaiser450]

SMC +3/ Motowoz piggies

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/BlaineKaiser450/Pictures10-14-06133-2.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/BlaineKaiser450/Pictures10-14-06133-1.jpg

IMO this is the best front end on the market (from what ive ridden, elka, axis, stock rebuilds...)

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
SMC +3/ Motowoz piggies

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/BlaineKaiser450/Pictures10-14-06133-2.jpg

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t227/BlaineKaiser450/Pictures10-14-06133-1.jpg

IMO this is the best front end on the market (from what ive ridden, elka, axis, stock rebuilds...)

I like motowoz shocks but the only reason you love that front end and say its one of the best on the market is because you dont have a houser/ pep front end on that list of shocks you put up. lol but I still love your quad

[the Z Man]

xc wet up here..

[roundsy]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
SMC +3/ Motowoz piggies

IMO this is the best front end on the market (from what ive ridden, elka, axis, stock rebuilds...)

hey blaine what size are your motowoz's with those smc's?

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by roundsy
hey blaine what size are your motowoz's with those smc's? ummmm im not really sure, ive never measured them. I think they are 19.5 or 18.5 or something tho. I bet D3 will know

[slosh13]

Walsh with PEP remote rezzy piggybacks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/slosh13/DSC_0294.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/slosh13/DSC_0306.jpg

Walsh with PEP PB1 piggbacks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/slosh13/DSC_0295.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/slosh13/DSC_0296.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/slosh13/DSC_0305.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/slosh13/DSC_0307.jpg

[400exrapes]

wowww nicee^ everyones are looking good. keep em coming i'm sure this will get to be quite a big thread.

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by BlaineKaiser450
ummmm im not really sure, ive never measured them. I think they are 19.5 or 18.5 or something tho. I bet D3 will know

19.75"

[400exrapes]

do you know where I could find smc arms? and keep the front ends coming!

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by 400exrapes
do you know where I could find smc arms? and keep the front ends coming!

SMCs site:
http://www.smcfabrication.com/
KB motorsports sells them
http://www.kbmotorsportsonline.com/cart2/

[400exrapes]

thanks i got it now

[Dave400ex]

Originally posted by slosh13
[Walsh with PEP PB1 piggbacks

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/slosh13/DSC_0295.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/slosh13/DSC_0296.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v628/slosh13/DSC_0305.jpg

[/B]

This is what I would run if I rode MX. PEP or Fox with Walsh, the BEST!

[400exrapes]

yeah i'm sure its an amazing setup if you have 3 grand for front end, when my quad was only 2800 haha.

[black_450]

Elka Houser LT

[R3Concepts]

LSR/PEP

[300ex_#387]

My Fox / Walsh front end...

[400exrapes]

wowww nice

[gcart2]

here you go.

houser +2
elka elite

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/gcart2/DSC_0247.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k181/gcart2/DSC_0248.jpg

[85and93]

leagers and elkas.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mxdustinmx/HPIM2220.jpg

[fandl450r]

Custom Axis Big Can Piggybacks with JB Long Travel

[400exrapes]

nice!

400exrapes pm sent

[eastside 400]

Herrmann LT with Fox

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b236/eastside400/2008%20bike/2008007-1.jpg

Burgard LT with Fox

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b236/eastside400/2008%20bike/2008002.jpg

[400exrapes]

woww nice, the fox evol's are really nice.

[Benjithx]

"Project Black" Walsh/Fox(DSC) Long Travel

[400exrapes]

if i were loaded with money towards a quad, the walsh and fox would be the way I would go... but man you need to get project black finished so many people want to see that thing.

[MX450]

JB arms PEP shocks

[400exrapes]

where can I find JB arms?

[400exrider707]

Houser +2/C&D revalves with hi-flo pistons ;)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/400exrider707/4.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/400exrider707/5.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/400exrider707/1.jpg

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e166/400exrider707/2.jpg

I wander if fox are better then pep for not the only thing I hear bad about fox is adjusting all the time and alot of body roll. I am trying to decide for what I am going to be building this winter.

[kodymx13]

Originally posted by MX450
JB arms PEP shocks


hey thats a nice ride!!!

[400exrapes]

so theres alot of body roll on fox's? hmm I think I might still buy those anyways. keep the front ends coming though

[kodymx13]

Originally posted by 400exrapes
where can I find JB arms?

from jb racing


i dont have a strait on of my axis/ pro trax

[pro-rider46]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Houser +2/C&D revalves with hi-flo pistons ;)



400exrider707, i rarely get to see your R but i think it looks sweet!

[TRX450RACER174]

Here is a few of mine can't ride it but it looks nice sitting in the garage, Houser +2.5 L/T with Fox Evols.
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk10/TRX450RACER174/lt80035_00.jpg
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk10/TRX450RACER174/lt80019_00.jpg

TRX450RACER174- How are those fox evos working out for you with the houser a arms? Also do they have alot of body roll like I hear alot of people talking about? Another thing is what is the offset on your front wheels to make it 50" with +2.5 a arms. I talked to you about that houser clearance package earlier this year but I just didn't have the money so hopefully houser has that same package again this year so I can pick one up.

[elementryder]

Burgard Lt adjustable with Axis pro air,hi/low,Plush Ride system and the X-link


<a href="http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/?action=view&current=Picture576.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/Picture576.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/?action=view&current=Picture584.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/Picture584.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

[400exrapes]

trx450racer niceeee quadd and elementryder how are those shocks? I know there very expensive.

[TRX450RACER174]

Originally posted by RoadRidin450r
TRX450RACER174- How are those fox evos working out for you with the houser a arms? Also do they have alot of body roll like I hear alot of people talking about? Another thing is what is the offset on your front wheels to make it 50" with +2.5 a arms. I talked to you about that houser clearance package earlier this year but I just didn't have the money so hopefully houser has that same package again this year so I can pick one up.

They were great for the time i got to ride on them until i got hurt thats why i haven't been on here for a couple of months, but back to answer your ? I don't notice anymore body roll in them than any other shock that i have rode or maybe it's just my riding style that lets me not notice it cause they are plush.
My wheels are 4+1 Hipers or what the call 4+1 and my front end is just shy of the 50in mark.
Yeah i'm almost bumbed i spent the money on the front end cause i'm still out for 6 months still but hopefully i can ride again i miss being out on the track.

[Simon MX49]

I ride a YFZ, but If I were buyin a Honda it would probably be the same as Slosh's Walsh/PEP setup

Walsh/Fox, Walsh/PEPPB1's or JB/Fox, JB/PEP PB1's are the best setup In moy Opinion, with the Walsh Float front end being my #1 choice

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by elementryder
Burgard Lt adjustable with Axis pro air,hi/low,Plush Ride system and the X-link


<a href="http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/?action=view&current=Picture576.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/Picture576.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/?action=view&current=Picture584.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/Picture584.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

Holy crap dude, that is bad to the bone!!!! :devil:

[kbass24emtp]

Houser Slicast and Elka Elite shocks.

[honda4life72]

Originally posted by elementryder
Burgard Lt adjustable with Axis pro air,hi/low,Plush Ride system and the X-link


<a href="http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/?action=view&current=Picture576.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/Picture576.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>

<a href="http://s142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/?action=view&current=Picture584.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r113/elementryder01/Picture584.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> do that front end had to cost 3-4 grand lol. its the nicest front end setup i've seen

[400exrapes]

Originally posted by kbass24emtp
Houser Slicast and Elka Elite shocks.

nicee bumper and front end looks good.

[kbass24emtp]

Originally posted by 400exrapes
nicee bumper and front end looks good.
Thanks

[trx250r180]

this is fox titanium spring coil shock if woried about body roll ,holz sells em in wash state,sells rear susp kinda like the old 250r cr500 link too

[trx250r180]

rear setup also fox shock

[TWISTED]

LSR DC-4 with PEP's..... Works great for me....

[TWISTED]

Another.....

[400exrapes]

niceee

[allstock]

gibson/axis

[400exrapes]

looks sick

[isma2racer9]

janssen +3 with custom axis shocks, front and rear

[elementryder]

Originally posted by honda4life72
do that front end had to cost 3-4 grand lol. its the nicest front end setup i've seen

haha yeah just a little over 3 grand
um the shocks are awesome i have the sameones on my 300 and they work great, but they are piricey
thanks everone i still need a bumper and flex bars

[Benjithx]

Long Travel Fox/Walsh:devil:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff88/Benjithx/Picture015-1.jpg

Originally posted by allstock
gibson/axis

thats my favorite setup for the 450r. Expensive but kick a**

[400exrapes]

Originally posted by Benjithx
Long Travel Fox/Walsh:devil:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff88/Benjithx/Picture015-1.jpg

Once you finally finish that thing its such a nice build, you'll definatley get my qotm vote

Yea man you definitely got my vote that quad is in the top 3 of my favorite honda 450s out there.

[out4sand]

Holz +3/Fox Evols :devil:

Almost finished, rolling with a temp hood & plate for a Washougal hare scramble test & tune
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa320/1fourty1/Newfront1.jpg

Finished up and ready for 08 racing
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa320/1fourty1/Rnd1scooter2.jpg

I think the key to avoiding body roll is to make sure the Evols are dialed in and set up spot on. I have not found body roll to be an issue with the Evols.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa320/1fourty1/worcs_atv_0466.jpg

[iceman2488x]

Originally posted by allstock
gibson/axis

wow just wow...that front is the hotness

[WB450r]

smc/motowoz

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd281/WB450r/my%20450r/DSC00245.jpg

[kawabunga]

LSR DC-4/Fox Float Evols

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/kawabunga/front-end.jpg

This pic is with my trail tire/headlight set-up. My mx tires aren't here right now.

[BlaineKaiser450]

Originally posted by WB450r
smc/motowoz

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd281/WB450r/my%20450r/DSC00245.jpg sickage

[exrider44]

JD Performance and Motowoz LT

[BadinBlack]

Originally posted by kawabunga
LSR DC-4/Fox Float Evols

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/kawabunga/front-end.jpg

This pic is with my trail tire/headlight set-up. My mx tires aren't here right now.
nice bike and setup! btw do you have pics of the rear mounts of the shock on you lsr arms. i see they have a tab only up front and im wondering what they look like in the back?

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by BadinBlack
nice bike and setup! btw do you have pics of the rear mounts of the shock on you lsr arms. i see they have a tab only up front and im wondering what they look like in the back?

In the front its a tab just like u say, in the back the bolt goes right through the main tube of the a-arm just like any other brand.

[BadinBlack]

Originally posted by d3ktrix
In the front its a tab just like u say, in the back the bolt goes right through the main tube of the a-arm just like any other brand.
yeah thats what id like to see. i wonder why lsr are the only ones running it this way??

[mx1791]

Originally posted by BadinBlack
nice bike and setup! btw do you have pics of the rear mounts of the shock on you lsr arms. i see they have a tab only up front and im wondering what they look like in the back?
i have a pic of mine showing the back sorta haha
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/cbasil_2006/Picture-3.jpg

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by BadinBlack
yeah thats what id like to see. i wonder why lsr are the only ones running it this way??

My guess is just for style. To be able to curve the front tube lower.
That or to protect the bottom shock heim.
I don't see there being any performance or strength advantages.
Just a guess though.

[d3ktrix]

Originally posted by mx1791
i have a pic of mine showing the back sorta haha
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/cbasil_2006/Picture-3.jpg

lol was just about to ask u to post that.

[BadinBlack]

Originally posted by mx1791
i have a pic of mine showing the back sorta haha
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h125/cbasil_2006/Picture-3.jpg
nice! thank you for your help.

im still wondering why lsr chooses to run them this way. i also have noticed after studying many LT a-arms that a lot more travel is achievable by place the mount under the arm. this lsr moves the shock out wards more and doesn't compromise ground clearance when done this way.

i'd like to know what others think???

[BadinBlack]

Originally posted by d3ktrix
My guess is just for style. To be able to curve the front tube lower.
That or to protect the bottom shock heim.
I don't see there being any performance or strength advantages.
Just a guess though.
my guess is the same as yours. lets see what other have to say.

[mx1791]

well lonestars usea 20inch shock so thats longer then most other a arms.. i think even though the mounts on the top, the a arms gull wing shape kinda makes up for that

ATV Four Play with Floats...

[IMSROLL450R]

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t219/IMSROLL450R/taylorville/The%20450r%20rebuild/Picture690.jpg

[BadinBlack]

bump! a lot of nice bikes in here, keep um coming...

[BadinBlack]

well since no one is posting i will throw mine up here... it has alba elite plus 2 arms customized by A-1 Hydraulics to fit my 20.5" tcs triple rate remote rezzie shocks....

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii42/BadinBlack/bike%20pics/46304766.jpg

[400exrapes]

Originally posted by BadinBlack
well since no one is posting i will throw mine up here... it has alba elite pluc 2 arms customized by A-1 Hydraulics to fit my 20.5" tcs triple rate remote rezzie shocks....

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii42/BadinBlack/bike%20pics/46304766.jpg

nice i've never seen that combo before.

[Reticle]

Precision stabilizer, JD Rec Series +2's and Elka Elite ST

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/UnionWrkr_photos/IMG_1717.jpg

[400exrapes]

Originally posted by Reticle
Precision stabilizer, JD Rec Series +2's and Elka Elite ST

http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x235/UnionWrkr_photos/IMG_1717.jpg

thats awesome holy crap nicee looking quad, I might be getting jd arms as well but i dont know if they make +3 arms?

[Reticle]

Originally posted by 400exrapes
thats awesome holy crap nicee looking quad, I might be getting jd arms as well but i dont know if they make +3 arms?

I'm fairly sure they do.

[400exrapes]

wow that was a quick response,

Originally posted by kawabunga
LSR DC-4/Fox Float Evols

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y88/kawabunga/front-end.jpg

This pic is with my trail tire/headlight set-up. My mx tires aren't here right now.

wow those colors and how that quad looks... dang thats so nice! For some reason this quad just stands out to me and the color combo looks awesome

[Flyin-Low]

Well I guess I'll post mine.. Houser +1 a-arms, JH racing triple rate revalves, streamline braided lines and billet clamps.

Nothing special, but it works great if you like to ride the trails and track!

[BadinBlack]

Originally posted by 400exrapes
nice i've never seen that combo before.
thanks man! reason why you never seen that combo is because this one is custom. i couldn't afford to buy LT arms so my cousin just customized these for me. seems to work good i can't wait to get a full ride on them.

[grillbutt]

:p

[mak400ex]

Just a quick pic of my new project: :D NEW 06.... yeah brand new - zero hours on it, time to build er up.


http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s301/mikody/P5255636.jpg

[ohsobad_chevy]

Very nice, keep em coming. :cool:

[awb03]

Love mine

[ohsobad_chevy]

Wow.......thats extremely wide. They look like they are +3's if not longer. What is the total width?

[esr250r86]

In his signature it says Lonestar +2.5's

[esr250r86]

Holz racing +3 long travel with fox evols.
I really like this set-up.
The Fox Shox are awesome.
I am running a podium dsc as well

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg139/esr250r86/001.jpg

[awb03]

They are lsr 2.5 with stock rims pc black and razr mx on it

[ohsobad_chevy]

Originally posted by awb03
They are lsr 2.5 with stock rims pc black and razr mx on it

Right, I got that from your sig, buddy. Just wondering what your total width is. I'm sure its over 50", just wondering?

[yz426ex36]

ATV 4 PLAY mgc long travel with fox floats

[yz426ex36]

fox floats on ATV 4 PLAY a-arms again

[pro-rider46]

Originally posted by mak400ex
Just a quick pic of my new project: :D NEW 06.... yeah brand new - zero hours on it, time to build er up.


http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s301/mikody/P5255636.jpg

wow that pic is so crisp. what kind of camera is that. nice quad btw!

[mak400ex]

it my sons - its a Olympus E-510 digital SLR 10 meg

super sweet camera - thanks for the prop's

http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/product.asp?product=1295




Originally posted by pro-rider46
wow that pic is so crisp. what kind of camera is that. nice quad btw!