best XC front end?

[AC 400 ex 02]

i was wondering what the best combo front end would be for XC? stem, a-arms, and suspension?thanks all the input would be huge help

[cdalejef]

I would recommend the Houser/Elka combo.

[AC 400 ex 02]

thanks jeff and what size would u recomend for it? +1 or +2 and what offset for rims

[cdalejef]

+1 with 4+1 offset wheels

[AC 400 ex 02]

thanks jeff:)

[Dave400ex]

Jeff how big is the difference between a Standard Shock and +1 A-Arms and the LT Shock and +1 A-Arms? I already have Standard Elka's and was thinking about getting some of the new Arens a-arms in +1 when they come out. Do you think I would tell a difference with the +1 arms and 4+1 rims in standard travel or would it be better to just keep the stock a-arms and get LT later on? I know Rick Cecco ran the setup I want on his 465 and Traci has it on her KFX too....

I myself think the ultimate setup would be some +1 Walsh A-Arms, MotoWoz LT Shocks, and Hiper 4+1 Rims.

[cdalejef]

Yes you will be able to tell some difference going with the +1 arms and your shocks. A longer arm will have more arch to its travel. If you thing you may get LT down the road, then just keep your stock arms untill then.

[Dave400ex]

Well I'm not sure about getting a LT setup because I would loose a lot of money trying to sell my shocks I already bought. I think if I get A-Arms I will just stick to standard travel. Maybe on my next quad I will get LT....

Originally posted by Jeff@QuadShop
I would recommend the Houser/Elka combo.

:bandit:

[QuadTrix6]

rico are those +2 or +1+1/2

[cdalejef]

They are +1w +1/2f
Rico you better get ready to pull those numbers and backgrounds off!!

[QuadTrix6]

i didn know houser made just plus 1. i tought it was plus half forward to

[BadA$$440]

i dont think there is any such thing as + 1 1/2

[Teufel]

Go with the Laeger ProTrax front end with custom axis shocks. Roll and Lonestar have similar set ups.

Exppensive but you sadi "The Best"

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by Bad*****440
i dont think there is any such thing as + 1 1/2 Thats +1 wide and + 1/2 foreward

[BadA$$440]

my bad, i went back and read the post again and i read itwrong th irst time. I thought he said +1 1/2 wide on each side.

[Dave400ex]

Rico do you have any problems with the +1 arms and stock rims? I want a setup just like your's, but after paying for the a-arms I doubt I will be able to buy rims too. How are the stockers and the a-arms?

they work great warriorman,,,no problems what so ever..

It doesn't seem like +1 wide and +1/2 forward would be a big deal...well it is..I remember my first time out to a MX track with them arms and the works shocks mounted up.. I was really amazed at the change in handleing they made..

[K_Fulk]

warrior man, The +1 houser long travel a-arms are for 16 in. shocks. So why would you have to sell your elka's?

[Dave400ex]

I was talking about going to the 19" setup. I forgot all about the 16" LT arms Houser made. I will just have to wait and see how the new Arens a-arms are. I think he is making some 16" arms like the Houser's. I will just have to wait and see if not I would go with Houser...

[K_Fulk]

ok ... does anyone have a 19inch setup for plus 1's besides laeger and roll design?
I used to have some regular plus 1 laeger's but the ball joints always hit the springs.

[Dave400ex]

I think Houser, Herrmann, Walsh, Burgard, and a few more make +1 in 19".

I would recommend the Houser/Elka combo.
ok ... does anyone have a 19inch setup for plus 1's besides laeger and roll design?

:macho :macho

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[K_Fulk]

I guess houser does have them. I didnt see them listed on housers site.

Yep they have them and they were a lot less than the roll.


Got a question for you guys. What you think about chrome tops for those +1 arms in the pic?

They were on B/O when I had originally ordered them but can get them now for a couple extra bucks and am thinking maybe dont need them but still think the chrome would look better.

So you think its worth sending the pc ones back and getting the chrome ones while I am waiting for the snow to melt?

[Dave400ex]

I think the Chrome tops look trick. I would do it. It looks real good when you get a Chrome Stem...

[Ex'r Marlin]

Originally posted by 440EX4me
What you think about chrome tops for those +1 arms in the pic? They were on B/O when I had originally ordered them but can get them now for a couple extra bucks and am thinking maybe dont need them but still think the chrome would look better. Well.... Since your atv is a "show" bike:D I would recommend you getting the chrome uppers.

BTW... I do think your powder coated upper a-arms look great, there is really no need to get the chrome ones, unless you want all of us to drool.:blah

Note: I found a very noticeable improvement with the plus one a-arms and long travel shocks over the stock a-arms and aftermarket shocks. I compared Lenny's (440ex4me) against my stock a-arms and Elka's... If Lenny's atv wasn't yellow, I would have ran away with his!:D :cool:

I think the Chrome tops look trick. I would do it. It looks real good when you get a Chrome Stem...
Thats what I was thinking and the stem is one of the next mods so maybe I will be calling Houser tomorrow.




Well.... Since your atv is a "show" bike I would recommend you getting the chrome uppers. I have to agree :D and we all know that its not where you finish that counts, but how you look doing it :D:macho :blah


If Lenny's atv wasn't yellow, I would have ran away with his! Good thing it aint red then cause I would have never caught you if I was on your machine :D:macho :macho

[deerman]

ROLL DESIGN LOBO if you can afford it:cool:

[Extremeracer167]

ill snap some pics of the ULTIMATE setup tonight. The Houser/Axis LT front end.;) :p j/k. But i think the Housers are a great deal. They are well built, look good, and are cheaper then the some others.

Originally posted by Extremeracer167
ill snap some pics of the ULTIMATE setup tonight. The Houser/Axis LT front end.;) :p j/k. But i think the Housers are a great deal. They are well built, look good, and are cheaper then the some others.

JUNK...:devil

[Extremeracer167]

haha, i was waiting for that:p

[Dave400ex]

Let's see them pictures...

they right here dawg.-----> http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=47831

[Extremeracer167]

if your lucky Rico, ill let ya take it for a spin when i meet up with ya at a national;) So u can see what a TRUE RACE QUAD feels like:p

Originally posted by Extremeracer167
if your lucky Rico, ill let ya take it for a spin when i meet up with ya at a national;) So u can see what a TRUE RACE QUAD feels like:p

Thanks lady but I already got one....;)

[Extremeracer167]

please:rolleyes:

Damn you even look slow in pictures...lmfao

When we meet up I'll give ya a quick run down on how to Hamma down...;) I'm developing a throttle that just stay's wide open at all times since I always got the mofo wound out..:o

[Dave400ex]

Well I'll ride either one of your's *quad*any time...

EDIT

[Extremeracer167]

Sorry rico, but i already got a better setup that takes no devolpent AT ALL!!!! Its called NO BRAKES!!! just simply take them off!! Ill sell this kit to ANYONE for $799.95

[cdalejef]

Originally posted by WarriorMan
Well I'll ride either one of your's any time... You can always count on ol WarriorMan to ride your quad!!!:D

[Extremeracer167]

haha, if i see ya at a race warriorman, bring your mom and your gf and ill let them "ride IT":eek: :p

[Dave400ex]

Keep dreaming man. That's not going to happen... :macho

Jeff are you guys coming to the Badlands ride on the 29th and 30th of March?

Originally posted by WarriorMan


Jeff are you guys coming to the Badlands ride on the 29th and 30th of March?

NOpe...we have a mid-south race that weekend..

[Dave400ex]

I thought you set the ride up for that week of March? :huh You planning on going anytime soon?

well we did but there's 2 mid souths that month and 2 GNCC that month and we just a little busy....I can't make it up till probably Aug...:eek: