justsmith94 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Posted June 4, 2015 My current suspension setup just doesnt seem to be working out to well. So please help me out here. Im new to atvs let alone suspension. Right now i have +2+1 a arms up front with yfz 450 shocks. The rear is stock swingarm with a 4" extension, stock shock, and rims flipped around to make it wider. I Run holeshot xct tires, 22" rear, 23" fronts. I need the added clearance because here in PA, where im at, 75% of the trails are rocky and washed out. Any suggestions on what to do to make the quad not so nose heavy and handle a little better? Quote
justsmith94 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Posted June 4, 2015 Ditch the yfz shocks.. Ok, whats a good shock to go with. Im ok with having them rebuilt every few months, but really want to avoid really high maintenance shocks. Quote
Larry's Shee Posted June 4, 2015 Report Posted June 4, 2015 Are arms even set up for that long of shock? Used works can be had for cheep. Making a nose heavy pig light in the front isn't easy, extended swinger doesn't help any. Consider a -1, -1 1/2, -2 swinger. Quote
sheerider11 Posted June 4, 2015 Report Posted June 4, 2015 Get correct banshee shocks. Any shock is goi to require maintenance. The higher ends will out last lower ends. A rebuilt rear shock can be ha for cheap if your on a budget Quote
justsmith94 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Report Posted June 4, 2015 I think im going to get a new set of elka dual rate shocks. They seem to be a favorite around this forum. Its only a trail bike so i shouldnt need anything too fancy. Who can i send my rear shock to to be rebuilt? I would like to have a it done and back to me as soon as possible. Also, would i be able to run such big tires with a -1 or so swingarm? Quote
justsmith94 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Posted June 5, 2015 Do you have the power and need for the +4 swingarm? If not, look into a stock length round house carrier swingarm. If you have the money, just buy a complete set of elka stage 3 for around a grand. They will be set up for you and your quad. Correctly setup shocks, even cheap ones, will be better than incorrectly setup high end ones. I dont think i need the plus +4. It has dune port, t5 pipes, +4 timing, vforce 4 reeds and thats about it. It just spins everywhere i go. Wheres a good place to order the shocks? Quote
98_sheester Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 Redline carries elkas and fox shocks..but i have some stockers that are white in good shape 70 shipped Quote
justsmith94 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Posted June 5, 2015 Im going to order the elka stage 3 set like zillafreak recommended, tonight. Im also going to order another chain and get 13 and 14 front sprockets and a few different rear sprockets. And take the 4" extension out of my swingarm to see if its any better. If i like how it is, i will try to find a round style swingarm. Any suggestions on steering stems and bars? Quote
98_sheester Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 Anti vibe lsr stem n i like renthals or some 909 bar Quote
justsmith94 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Posted June 5, 2015 Sent the contact info for the legacy steel series kit straight from elka. Hopefully they will contact me tomorrow and i can have them coming my way!!! 1 Quote
rjdgriff Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 Get some different tires also. The ohtsu mr501 is a much lighter tire and gets better traction. Sent From My Trail Bike Quote
justsmith94 Posted June 5, 2015 Author Report Posted June 5, 2015 Get some different tires also. The ohtsu mr501 is a much lighter tire and gets better traction. Those are 20" tires. I need to have 22" tires. Sent From My Trail Bike Quote
rjdgriff Posted June 5, 2015 Report Posted June 5, 2015 Maybe try some ambush then Sent From My Trail Bike Quote
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