+1 +2?

[qwad guy]

Im new and was wondering what the +2 arm etc. is, what it does, and how it helps?

[Chino886]

width of the a-arms.

+2+1 is 2 inches wider and one inch forward...

[450rdude]

+2+1 means +2" on each side and +1 inch forward

Originally posted by 450rdude
+2+1 means +2" on each side and +1 inch forward

i guess i shouldn't have assumed he knew that...

[foleyit]

Originally posted by speedyquad
+2+1 is 2 inches wider and one inch forward...

Obviously stability is to be gained with 2" wider, but what do you gain with 1" forward?

[300exOH]

Originally posted by foleyit
Obviously stability is to be gained with 2" wider, but what do you gain with 1" forward?

It lengthens your wheelbase and makes it track better at higher speeds. It will also change the balance point of the quad to help keep the front end planted or make the quad better balanced in the air.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by 300exOH
It lengthens your wheelbase and makes it track better at higher speeds. It will also change the balance point of the quad to help keep the front end planted or make the quad better balanced in the air.

While that may be true, most quads I've ridden with +1 forward actually handle worse. The front end seems to push an awful lot. Not a fan of +1 forward. my .02

[Chino886]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
While that may be true, most quads I've ridden with +1 forward actually handle worse. The front end seems to push an awful lot. Not a fan of +1 forward. my .02

It depends on what other components you have.

For example, +1" forward with +1.25" out back rode pretty good. But I could imagine that +1" forward on stock length swinger would feel weird. All about Geometry!

[300exOH]

It also depends on the quad. Some quads benefit from the +1 forward and some don't.