long-travel front end

[lilmxe#43]

So, im buying my yfz450 and need some opinions, its eith Walsh or lonestar a-arms. And either TCS or elka shocks. the walsh a-arms are $1100. Elka shocks are $1350. The package i was offered was TCS long travel shocks with lonestar a-arms and rebuilt back shock for $2000 even. Any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks

[quadjeff]

Neither.. Try Holzracingproducts.com. Lonestar geo stinks. Walsh is good but never has the a-arms. Holz has the parts in stock and will set you up with a killer deal. (360) 398-9686

[465Stroker]

Originally posted by quadjeff
Neither.. Try Holzracingproducts.com. Lonestar geo stinks. Walsh is good but never has the a-arms. Holz has the parts in stock and will set you up with a killer deal. (360) 398-9686

Quadjeff - I am just curious what the camber and caster settings are on the Holtz stuff that makes them that much better than LSR especially since the LSR DC4's are completely adjustible to you liking?

[yfzracer220]

I have the walsh arms with tcs shocks and I love it.

[Scottie Mac]

Unless you are a VERY good rider who goes BIG, you probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two set ups. I have never used TCS shocks, but have heard nice things about them. I do have experiance with Elkas and they are a fine product. Also, the price you listed for the Elkas is for the top of the line shock, with both compression and rebound adjustment. Most riders don't need rebound adjustment. That is why so many people use PEP ZPS shocks. You could get them for about 300 bucks cheaper than the top of the line Elite Elkas. Same with Custom Axis, if you can live without rebound adjustment.

As far as the arms go, if they are both fully adjustable, I really don't see how one could be better than the other, they both put the spindle in the same spot. Some people just have to have a certain brand name. I say go with who can give you the best deal.

Good luck,

Scott

[lilmxe#43]

Ya but the walsh have ball-joints made into the arm And if you want a great deal on parts for the yfz and/or the bike, call 877-243-3337, ask for Bob. Hes in magnolia arkansas but he hooked me up with the bike and all the parts for realy cheap. Just give him a call and see what he can do for you.

[Scottie Mac]

Originally posted by lilmxe#43
Ya but the walsh have ball-joints made into the arm

So do the Hermann Racing arms, for over 400 bucks less.

Scott

[daddio]

housers also have the ball jounts built into the arm.
What about the laeger t-pin front end?
and I disagree with not getting rebound dampening. the yfz was kicking my kid in the butt going off jumps, and all I did was dial in a little more rebound dampening and problem was solved.

[mkragness]

I like the herrmann arms out of all LT kits
for price and quality you can't beat them!!

[TRX Smoker]

Walsh does not use ball joints. They use heims. Don't know where you get your info.