KKiowaTJ
04-17-2014, 10:33 PM
So I haven't had a chance to get my parts installed and decided to take the quad out as is. Was a nice day to hit some jumps and really test out the 450R's. Ive had them on my mini test oval and they were a lot better and didn't lay over.
Other than that, Street only since my clutch is on its last adjustment and works fine until I get clutch happy. I took my time as it was the first time out this year but as soon as I was not observing the terrain and looking for logs etc.
Soon as I took the first jump I was not happy! The front popped up and sent me sailing! I went through and hit a better one and the face to the landing was still sketchy to me. The front comes up but or it feels that way even at slower speeds and a quick burst up the face. They were not consistent either in the reaction for some reason.
It will get me hurt and I honestly felt more comfortable with the oem pogo's. I knew what to expect and how much they could take, Now its un predictable almost every time. Is this the way they ride when 'just swapped' to a 400? Not custom fit?
Im curious if its the 1"+ ride height gain and the stiff as hell compression. Maybe im not used to them and first time and all, But when I add a arms and axle, That's a whole other iron in the fire to learn just how far you can push them.
Sorry for the little ***** rant, But for all the happy people that ran/run them, Im not a fan by no means when it comes to mx/jumps.
Other than that, Street only since my clutch is on its last adjustment and works fine until I get clutch happy. I took my time as it was the first time out this year but as soon as I was not observing the terrain and looking for logs etc.
Soon as I took the first jump I was not happy! The front popped up and sent me sailing! I went through and hit a better one and the face to the landing was still sketchy to me. The front comes up but or it feels that way even at slower speeds and a quick burst up the face. They were not consistent either in the reaction for some reason.
It will get me hurt and I honestly felt more comfortable with the oem pogo's. I knew what to expect and how much they could take, Now its un predictable almost every time. Is this the way they ride when 'just swapped' to a 400? Not custom fit?
Im curious if its the 1"+ ride height gain and the stiff as hell compression. Maybe im not used to them and first time and all, But when I add a arms and axle, That's a whole other iron in the fire to learn just how far you can push them.
Sorry for the little ***** rant, But for all the happy people that ran/run them, Im not a fan by no means when it comes to mx/jumps.