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huntertaylor98
12-04-2011, 01:29 PM
What the best of the best for the price

huntertaylor98
12-04-2011, 01:32 PM
also a bike im looking at has elka elites/houser 04 front end how will that perform compared to other front ends

bobbo97f150
12-04-2011, 02:54 PM
Houser makes good a arms. As far as the Elkas though, I've had two sets of them and didn't like either set. They're not set up very good from Elka. If you compare them to something like PEP, Axis, or Fox, you'll be able to tell a big difference.

mx Eli
12-04-2011, 06:30 PM
if you want the best money can buy go with walsh or JB with pep pb1 shocks

MX450
12-04-2011, 07:39 PM
walsh or jb and pep

huntertaylor98
12-04-2011, 08:35 PM
whats the best for your money

Lquad71
12-04-2011, 08:39 PM
houser makes good for your money and also fireball racing makes quality arms for a really good price. Pep has several different shocks available with different options all being different prices. I can fill you out more about the pep prices if you wish.

huntertaylor98
12-04-2011, 08:47 PM
Yea what are the pep prices

bobbo97f150
12-04-2011, 09:34 PM
The fronts start around $1000 for the compression adjustable only and go all the way up to $2000 for the compression and rebound adjustable PB1's. The rear is $1050 I believe.

trompen542
12-05-2011, 10:12 AM
THE NEW KOQ PRO-COMP, WITH MOTOWOZ SHOCKS

Sandsjbyz22
12-05-2011, 07:01 PM
I am really impressed with the six5deigns a-arms with FOX shocks. That's where I would spend my money.

mx Eli
12-05-2011, 08:26 PM
I have not riden six5deigns stuff but it looks great

huntertaylor98
12-05-2011, 10:11 PM
How does koq and motowoz compare to pep with jb a arms

trompen542
12-07-2011, 09:59 AM
VERY SIMILAR, the arms, were built with suggestions from Motowoz, as to where the sweet spot and correct angles would be, so they work perfectly with their shocks. Every one that has them, loves them.

Kovatch
12-07-2011, 10:20 AM
I'm excited to see how Six5's stuff works this year. I know (or know of) all of his riders/test guys, etc. So I am hoping to catch a lot of the reviews/opinions over the next few months.

His stuff looks sick!

fmfhonda250r
12-07-2011, 12:13 PM
Walsh Ltr front end with Pep PB1

motomxman450
12-07-2011, 03:32 PM
wlsh front end ltr geometry and floats with kashima coating

3leggeddog
12-07-2011, 08:13 PM
Your suspension is only as good as the best you've ever had. With that said you cant fairly judge one suspension to another with out riding every combo in every condition possible. So for me personally to judge what is the best out there is unfair and uncreditable. I have had my fair share of setups and rode lots and lots of different bikes. Based on quality of parts and customer service I have to say my recent purchase and installation of the Six 5 Designs products on my machine has been my best move yet. Fit and finish is top notch. Customer service is outstanding and the owners knowledge of the industry and engineering skills is nothing short of amazing.

Bottom line is I have done some research and out of all the options I choose to run Six 5 designs with Fox shox. While I think are better shocks out there you can't beat the price and decent performance from FOX.

I will have a ride report this weekend for anyone interested in my opinion. I will do a full build report on the bike aswell with some good pictures after we get everything dialed in.

Thanks,
B-Rob

huntertaylor98
12-07-2011, 08:29 PM
do they have a site

3leggeddog
12-07-2011, 08:49 PM
You can check them out on Facebook. I can also get you info and contact them directly for ya or Atleast help you get the ball rolling. Just search Six 5 designs on Facebook and let me know if you have any questions.

huntertaylor98
12-07-2011, 08:53 PM
What are the prices on there stuff

3leggeddog
12-08-2011, 04:33 AM
$1349 a arm kit, tie rods
$1195 swingarm and link
$365 antivibe stem and clamp

lwrider20
12-08-2011, 07:46 AM
i put my vote in for the lone star racing dc-pro front end with the high misalign tie rod kit.