Flipped My Shocks !!!!

[jfboy]

I FLIPPED THEM LAST NIGHT(I PUT THE LEFT ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND PUT THE REZZY FACING THE FRONT OF THE QUAD AND VICE VERSA)

It looks good IMO. at first I was scared it woulnt clear the Aarm but it's not an issue. Only prolem I ran into is that the DUMBAzz that bolted the front fender at the fatory overtighten it on the left side(bolt the holds the fende on that little black bracket near the rad) well The threads cam out with the bolt SUCKS ! i have to get the little black piece now.... hope they dont ask and arm and a leg for it.

I GOT PIX BUT CANT POST IT. If somedau can again help me out I can email them the pix so ppl see what it looks like with the rezzies facing the other way.

Thanks guyz!

[schmitthead]

i will do it

[quadrider400]

Have to ask why???? Did I miss something...:eek2:

[jfboy]

It doesnt affect performance in any way it just looks a better IMO. Anybody want to post my pics ???

[norrisboat]

ha, ridiculous. They are valved for a certain angle. You will benefit nothing by doing this.

[jfboy]

OF COURSE I KNOW THERE IS NO GAIN IN PERFORMANCE !!!!!


!!!!!! PLEASE PPL READ THE WHOLE THREA DBEFORE YOU POST !!!!!!

[shamisc]

send the pics to shamisc@yahoo.com

[jfboy]

I sent you the pics let me know if there is a problem..

[shamisc]

Herre they are:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid105/pa4bdfa518a0920346ac82bae61fde2d1/f976dced.jpg

[2004TRX450R]

The whole point of the going back is so that they are protected. Doesn't look any better to me but that is just my opinion. If you like it that way all the more power to you. I have never seen anything in a shock that indicates it being valves for a certin angle. I don't think it will effect anything.

[BigThumper33]

All shocks are valved for a certain angle because of the leverage the lower control arm has on the shock itself. Flipping these around will not change any angle settings whatsoever.

[Hammer trx450r]

but your rebound adjuster is now taking on dirt in the front. wont take long for it to fail

[01TRX300EX]

I really doubt it'll fail anytime soon, most aftermarket shocks have them sticking out the sides and no one complains about that, if anything, it'll keep them cooler that way. Looks good to me man :cool:

[seatec]

it'll keep them cooler that way

Good point.

Maybe i havent been around enough but who has ever heard of the rezzy being torn away or bashed with a rock? I'd say if anywhere then in a GNCC the chances are higher but in a GNC/MX type setting id think the chances of messing up your rezzies are slim. Opinions?

[BigThumper33]

The amount of additional cooling from them sticking out the front is going to be very minimal. Its not like your going warp speed and causing a vacuum behind your shock body lol.

I've had some pile ups in MX where I could see a front mounted rezzie could possibly be damaged. If you rearend someone in a corner because they stall or something I could see a grab bar very easily taking out that rezzie... because again chances are small.

[Hammer trx450r]

Im not talking about the rezzies!! i said rebound adjuster WILL be packed with mud.

[YFZ PILOT]

I think he just wanted it to look more like a YFZ.

[Fleshwound]

there is a purpose for honda to put the rezys out of the way like that....i had my elka piggyback front shocks and my buddy hit me coming into the first corner after the whole shot and snapped the adjuster nob right off the rezzy...blew out all the oil and i had to ride the whole race basically with one front shock...

it is a huge advantage having them tucked in behind the shocks honda knows what their doing...
function before looks!

[shee dawg]

Originally posted by YFZ PILOT
I think he just wanted it to look more like a YFZ.





Hey buddy if your going to post garbage like that do us all a favor and dont bother.
3 total posts are they all as useless as this one?
Tell you what be an asset to the FORUM not an ***

Back on Topic you may not want to have the rezzis exposed to roost and possible damage from a crash but if you ride hard the bennies of having them in front WILL provide better cooling. I cant say that I like the looks of them out front but as long as you do.




Yeah I ride a YFZ but dont smack talk about it.

[YFZ PILOT]

Wow Shee dog lighten up.:D I own a YFZ and A 400ex I like both quads for diff reasons.. Can't a guy poke a little fun..(geez):huh

[shee dawg]

yup, you sure can kid around but with no smilies like as in your reply it looks bad. Not meaning to come down on you but some peeps seem to give us YFZ guys a bad rap. :grr:

I have a DS, YFZ,400EX,and banshee sitting in my basement.
I love to quad period.

[Hammer trx450r]

its getting old

[YFZ PILOT]

Can't we all just get along:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D..... A few smiles to go around

[Andy479]

Back to the forward rezzie subject, I think it looks gay IMO

[shamisc]

Originally posted by Andy479
Back to the forward rezzie subject, I think it looks gay IMO

I agree! Honda did it for a reason not looks!

[roostin450r]

Hey with the rezzie in front I don't think they will cool any better when packed with mud, that is if you ride in any mud. I am thinking they will cool less?:D

[2004TRX450R]

Originally posted by roostin450r
Hey with the rezzie in front I don't think they will cool any better when packed with mud, that is if you ride in any mud. I am thinking they will cool less?:D

No no the cool mud helps keep them cool!:D :D

[Hammer trx450r]

who said cool mud will keepthem cool? i said the little rebound screw is faceing foward and will take on mud