XC/MX set up ?

[fmf400ex]

Ok I am going to try to race a little bit of each xc and mx. All the stuff in my sig is what i have, and right now i am mainly going for xc. I also just ordered a set of razr 6ply 21x7x10 tires on .190 douglous's today. But i was wondering should i get front wheel spacers, or should i just leave it stock, and save my money for shocks?

[bradley300]

save the money for a whole new front end. a +1 +1 front end does wonders in the woods on a 400, and although its not as wide as most mx bikes, it will be much more stable than stock.

[Pro400EXC]

No Bro,you just want +1 wider fornt arms not any +1 forward...

also ditch them 21in frnt tires and get some 22in'ers...and lasty get holeshot XCR rear tires,they work good for both..and def. get some nerfs,and you shoudl be set,also a wider axle will be good

[Nausty]

the biggest thing imo is shocks.

[fmf400ex]

Ok thanks guys, but now what should i get first, the shocks or the a-arms? I can get a set of works triple rates w/ rezzies off my friend for $300. So should i get them first or the a-arms?

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by Pro400EXC
No Bro,you just want +1 wider fornt arms not any +1 forward...

also ditch them 21in frnt tires and get some 22in'ers...and lasty get holeshot XCR rear tires,they work good for both..and def. get some nerfs,and you shoudl be set,also a wider axle will be good


you defanitly do not want 22" front tires for mx.depending on your money situation the best thing to do is have one set of tires for xc and another for mx, both tires a very differnt.

Or you could do like me and buy 2 of everything for each type of racing..:( save up and get +1 house arms,,i use mine for both XC and MX racing..but I'm soon to have 2 types of shocks for each too..:huh Ok,,now that I'm listening to myself talk I'm goin to get my head checked..:eek:

[shorty's400ex]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by fmf400ex
Ok thanks guys, but now what should i get first, the shocks or the a-arms? I can get a set of works triple rates w/ rezzies off my friend for $300. So should i get them first or the a-arms? [works shocks are really great!! If they are over a year old you will need to get the oil canged and check the seals etc. I just installed a pair of FOX rezzys on mine with 8 click compression adjustment on mine and they work really good!! save your money on wider a arms if you are going to do xc untill you have a bunch of expierience./QUOTE]

[QuadRacer041]

Originally posted by Rico
Or you could do like me and buy 2 of everything for each type of racing..:( save up and get +1 house arms,,i use mine for both XC and MX racing..but I'm soon to have 2 types of shocks for each too..:huh Ok,,now that I'm listening to myself talk I'm goin to get my head checked..:eek:


thats me too, almost
im keepin the r for mx and the 400 is gonna be for mx/xc. with 2 sets of wheels/tires, set of handgaurds, im just gonna raise the ride height on zps shocks, i think that will be good enough.

[fmf400ex]

So I should just hold off on the axle and a-arms until I get more experienced. And just get the front shocks for now then?

[AtvMxRider]

That's what I would do if I were you. Wait a minute that's what i did.lol. Shocks will make a Big difference.

Originally posted by fmf400ex
So I should just hold off on the axle and a-arms until I get more experienced. And just get the front shocks for now then?

Yes,,you are 100% correct..:D If anybody else says different,,they had more ta drink than I have..:eek:

[fmf400ex]

haha... Ok thanks for all the help guys, I am saving up right now for the shocks.