HOW TO: 450R shocks on 400EX

[400exMO]

How to install 450R shocks on a 400EX

1. first remove old shocks and line the R shocks up
#look for where the frame and the shock eye hit

[400exMO]

2. grind the top of the shock eye off where the plastic holding braket is bolted to the frame

[400exMO]

3. grind the back back of the eye of the shock off where the shock mounting bracket hits it

[400exMO]

lastly lube and tighten it all back up and enjoy the much improved ride

any question post back

[ZQ8Dude]

whats the ride difference like? ive been debating picking some up to help this bike have a better feeling when ive got the bike pinned out through the woods

as for the grinding, you mean on the shock right?

[400exMO]

yes, grinding the shock eye(Minor grinding about 1/8 inch deep)

The ride quality is SO much better than stock. They seldom bottom out, great feeling, fully adjustable. For someone on a budget i'd definentely suggest this setup. It's night and day difference

[ZQ8Dude]

somewhat OT, but is there anything to do with the rear shock for cheap?

[Unverfehrt400ex]

Send the stock one off to someone like GT Thunder racing. They can get them rebuilt and revalved for your weight and set up for your riding style. It only cost like 75 dollars

[ZQ8Dude]

how is the rear shock revalved compared to a rear elka? just curious



Sorry not trying to hijack

[TRX400-06]

I am wondering if all years R shocks will fit all years 400's? I have an 06 and i want a better suspension just not the price of one. How much are the R shocks going for and where would i get them?