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mx400
07-04-2003, 10:15 AM
ok i have heard mixed things about Houser. i am wanting to get their Basic A-Arms(not the long travel) +2+0 and their +1 1/4 swingarm. what i wana know if these products are worth getting and does houser keep up to its standards with warranties and such. please let me know
I heard their arms are great but they lack in the swingarm department. I hear they break fairly easy. :(
mx400
07-04-2003, 10:27 AM
ok well if thats the case instead of payin 550 for the houser i will be forking over a little more and getting a leagers pro trax +1 1/4 swingarm. thx for the info. any more comments?
QuadTrix6
07-04-2003, 12:53 PM
love my houser +2+0's !!:cool: There customer service is amazing. I needed some more zerks and a new sleeve for one of the bearings and they overnighted me both free of charge no questions asked. :)
mx400
07-04-2003, 03:04 PM
dude those a-arms look badass. im thinkin bout getting houser +2+0s also and getting a leager pro-trax swingarm. i cant wait to get em
QuadTrix6
07-05-2003, 06:12 AM
thanks :D
No No ur goin about it all wrong :D :D :p
mx400
07-05-2003, 06:33 AM
man both quads look awesome. i love the red/orange houser arms on the yellow plastic. i have yellow plastics and those arms would look awesome. but so would the laegers arms. i dont know tough decision
there a arms are great i love mine id say there just as good as laeger, as for a swinger i wouldnt go with houser id get rpm there great for the price
heres a pic of mine, thats the+2 housers in the front
hey quadtrix how much do those shocks cost??? What are they just regualr pep, triplerate? thanks also how much were ur a-arms if u don't mind sayin.
Glow Plug
07-06-2003, 06:19 AM
Originally posted by freeride132
there a arms are great i love mine id say there just as good as laeger, as for a swinger i wouldnt go with houser id get rpm there great for the price
heres a pic of mine, thats the+2 housers in the front
whats up with the axle of the right side? why does it look really thin?
QuadTrix6
07-06-2003, 06:26 AM
Originally posted by 93 300ex
hey quadtrix how much do those shocks cost??? What are they just regualr pep, triplerate? thanks also how much were ur a-arms if u don't mind sayin.
shocks are P.E.P ZPS Tripple Rate Comp Adj and cost $919 shipped, a arms retail for $525
Originally posted by Glow Plug
whats up with the axle of the right side? why does it look really thin?
i dont know i think its the crappy camera/flash and its got armor all on it:o
lol its lsr axle, looks better in this angle
mx400
07-06-2003, 07:24 AM
man freeride awesome quad. i wasnt thinkin bout going houser swinger after i read a few comments from other people about them on other forums. i think i may go laegers pro-trax +1 1/4 or may look into the RPM one. that RPM swinger looks awesome
RiPPiNiTuP7
07-06-2003, 07:35 AM
Originally posted by mx400
i think i may go laegers pro-trax +1 1/4 or may look into the RPM one. that RPM swinger looks awesome
I can't argue with that :o
BTW, no its not done as you can see...waiting for parts in the mail :scary:
mx400
07-06-2003, 09:28 AM
nice swinger rippinitup7. it looks badass. also what size klaws u running? the 9" or 8". im lookin into a set and just tryin to see what most people run. also is your bike setup for mx? if so i thought people didnt want to run skids. or is your bike not full time mxer. thanks for the info
howboutchaw
07-06-2003, 10:18 AM
Anybody that questions Houser's durability is on drugs!
mx400
07-06-2003, 11:48 AM
so the houser swinger is good? anyone ever broke one?
RiPPiNiTuP7
07-06-2003, 03:20 PM
Originally posted by mx400
nice swinger rippinitup7. it looks badass. also what size klaws u running? the 9" or 8". im lookin into a set and just tryin to see what most people run. also is your bike setup for mx? if so i thought people didnt want to run skids. or is your bike not full time mxer. thanks for the info
I'm running 18" tires on 8" rims. I have my bike setup for MX...I chose to run a skid because I sometimes do other riding, and I just don't want to risk bending a rotor/sprocket...its cheap insurance.
K_Fulk
07-06-2003, 03:32 PM
Originally posted by mx400
so the houser swinger is good? anyone ever broke one?
I have one that was cracked at one time on the left side on the front part of the linkage mount, and have seen a couple other crack in the same place.
RiPPiNiTuP7
07-06-2003, 03:51 PM
Originally posted by K_Fulk
I have one that was cracked at one time on the left side on the front part of the linkage mount, and have seen a couple other crack in the same place.
I also know a guy that cracked his...
K_Fulk
07-06-2003, 03:54 PM
They all seem to crack there, my laeger swingarm is 4 years old and in great shape though.
On the other hand housers a-arms and stems hold up good.
mx400
07-06-2003, 04:15 PM
so i should spend the extra $25 to go leager. i think thats what im goin to do because i dont want to have to replace the damn thing after riding it for 6 months. how long of a warranty does houser have?
K_Fulk
07-06-2003, 04:18 PM
Actually if i was gonna buy a new one now i would probly go with the rpm im pretty sure you can bolt a stock style skid plate up to them. The extended laegers need a special skid plate that are a pain to find.
i think my rpm swinger has a 3 or 1 year warranty , you should buy one of them i think there 600 bucks now but they come with every bolt and the brake lines holders and there nice:eek2:
mines + 1 1/4 and i use a ac skid for the stock swingarm so it fits i guess:cool:
All swingarms have and can crack.
I've run houser products all around for a few years and they have stood up to everything I can give them... :cool:
crashinmatt
07-07-2003, 01:43 PM
well i am runnin a houser swingarm, and +2 a arms for that matter. and in a year and a half i havent had any problems. and trust me im not easy on them either. but i know one person who broke their houser swinger. but i also believe that aftermarklet suspension also will help against cracks too.
howboutchaw
07-07-2003, 02:12 PM
My two cents :
1. People break swingarms because the rear shock needs rebuilt or set up for their body weight.
2. People case jumps.
I feel I can break anything given enough time and beer.
But still think the houser is one of the heaviest duty swingarms on the market.
I think it's funny how alot of people spend half a day at the track caseing jumps or crashing, and then get home only to break something riding in their yard. Then tell people I just sat on it and it broke.
mx400
07-07-2003, 02:17 PM
ok i think im getting a houser +1 1/4 swinger. im wanting to know of a low pro swinger skid because i do more than just race mx. any ideas? also does a regular skid bolt up to a ext houser swinger? i have heard somepeople say they dont
howboutchaw
07-07-2003, 02:39 PM
mx400
I think just about any skid plate will work.
I run a DG skid it fit great.
The only down fall is if you want to run a chain slider with a skid plate you will have to cut it for clearance. Luckly aluminum is real easy to cut on a table saw just make sure you got a carbide tip blade.
mx400
07-07-2003, 02:49 PM
ok thanks man. i know i will be getting houser now. just need more money. also the cutting is no prob. thx again
when i bought my rpm it was only 550 why not buy the best swinger for the money
mx400
07-07-2003, 04:11 PM
because they are 600 right now and i dont wana spend that on a swinger.
so ur gonna spend 550 on a houser ....trust me the rpm is alot nicer for the money but oh well
mx400
07-07-2003, 04:16 PM
freeride i know what your sayin. but im on a budget and wana build a decent mxer for little. i mean not dirt cheap but not ungodly 8000 price range
i hear ya, but if your swinger isnt cracked id just keep riding on it and save up and buy a rpm, never rush when you build a quad
mx400
07-07-2003, 04:22 PM
true freeride. i may look into getting a RPM if i can find one for cheap. also i dont plan on building this quad in a year more like 2 years to 3
Hmmm I wonder what C&D is selling those Houser swing arms for nowadays?????????????????????????????????????????? ????
If price isnt an issue I hear the Roll stuff is pretty nice :rolleyes:
Cant say I have any first hand input on Housers swing arms but the a-arms have been excelent and the customer service has improved to where its excelent.
Any of the brands mentioned should do the job for you so decide what you like and can afford so you can get the stuff sooner and all at once etc.
RiPPiNiTuP7
07-08-2003, 02:05 AM
The RPM might retail for around $600, but that doesn't mean thats what you have to pay....you can get deals on new parts all the time if you know the right people :cool:
mx400
07-08-2003, 05:18 AM
yea i dont know the right people though when it comes to ATV stuff. but when it comes to car stuff i do
RiPPiNiTuP7
07-08-2003, 05:53 AM
Originally posted by mx400
yea i dont know the right people though when it comes to ATV stuff. but when it comes to car stuff i do
Try hitting up mxracer111@aol.com....he hooked me up on some RPM parts before. I'm sure he still has access to them.
Originally posted by freeride132
so ur gonna spend 550 on a houser ....trust me the rpm is alot nicer for the money but oh well
why is the rpm so much better?????
RiPPiNiTuP7
07-08-2003, 08:04 AM
Originally posted by Rico
why is the rpm so much better?????
"RPM's swing arms are made of high grade chromoly, laser cut, formed, tig welded and heat treated to provide the best swing arm the industry has ever seen. A bold statment you might say? RPM has so much confidance in this swing arm that we are offering a three-year warranty to accompany it."
:devil: :devil: :devil:
Seriously though....if they are willing to offer a 3 warranty, that has to tell you something.
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