pittss1c Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I think I have read most of the posts, but if I have missed something, it would be nice to link it from the instructions sticky. I have seen the "don't do it bro" responses, and the "spend the money on works/elkas..." But, for all the people that have posted that they did yfz450 shocks on stock A arms, I have seen very few conclusions (over 2 years later). I am not interested in the technical reasons of why it shouldn't / or won't work. I have seen that, and believe it is not a good long term solution. I am just trying to gauge weather it is the kind of upgrade that is going to destroy my ball joints in 10, 100, or 1000 rides from someone that has gone through it. (I have the shocks and plan to put them on this week) I saw the ball joint failure in 6th gear post, but there isn't a lot of data there to determine if the shocks were the root cause. we should have some real life experience data here. thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach45 Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 i had them on stock arms for a while... rode a bit stiff but better the stock.. work mint on my +3 a arms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.J. Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I have them on +2 arms, works fine, no complaints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 I ran them on my +2 arms without any trouble. They were even better after I had TCS revalve and spring them for what I was doing with them. (This was on my red bike, but now I've gone to a different setup). I am currently running them with the OEM arms on my blue bike. I revalved them and shortened the shafts myself this time around. I only have about 8 hours ride time on them, but they seem to be every bit as good as when I had TCS work on the shocks that were on my red bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittss1c Posted March 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Shortened the shafts? How does one do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHead Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Shortened the shafts?How does one do that? Take the shock apart. Part of the rod on a lathe. Shorten, the through-rod hardware accordingly, and then reassemble. :geek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christada Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I just had a question for anyone who feels like answering What were some of your reasons on why you went with a 2 plus instead of a 3.. or 3 plus instead of a 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmegill727 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 some people went +2 for tighter trails or they didnt see the need for +3 and some people did +3 because they have more of open riding areas and the +3's make it more stable. they are a huge improbement over stock though. i run +2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christada Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 some people went +2 for tighter trails or they didnt see the need for +3 and some people did +3 because they have more of open riding areas and the +3's make it more stable. they are a huge improbement over stock though. i run +2. Thank you... I just spent a bunch of money on my motor but next I want to get some new suspension So I'm just kinda lookin around.. so when I do have the money I'll know what to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 if you wanna buy some 450 shocks and just run them as they are, youre gonna need +2 arms. 450 shocks on stock length arms will make the front end way high and i would imagine put some unneeded stress on the ball joints. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistBanshee Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 It will make it set higher by about a inch and a half. A friend just placed them on his 89' J-arm Banshee last night. Shhh, he doesn't know I took a picture. Oh and if are reading this Jeremy, HI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christada Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Yeah for my budget I think I'm gonna go with the wicked or full flight +2 arms and then look for some 450 shocks.. when I have a little bit more extra money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pittss1c Posted March 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I put them on the stock a-arms last week and went riding. It didn't seem noticeably higher, but definitely stiffer. Once I have them setup better, I think I will like them. I was thinking about modifying the A-arms, but the idea of shortening the shock is kinda attractive. Maybe I can find a blown/bent one to take apart and experiment on before potentially ruining these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGDub Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 Or get some made for a stock arm. You can pick up some used Works for around 200-250. I would not run YFZ on stock arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christada Posted March 13, 2009 Report Share Posted March 13, 2009 I went to a motorcycle shop tonight (cycle parts west) they have elka shocks (no reservoir).. lone star +2 a arms.. and the brake lines for $1,000 Sound like a good deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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