barry1me Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Is the general thought that getting the YFZ front shocks and A arms are not worth it vs getting aftermarket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennett131 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Is the general thought that getting the YFZ front shocks and A arms are not worth it vs getting aftermarket?Yes, that is a no no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry1me Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 easy enough, cross that off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted April 10, 2016 Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 Check out ishock.com. They have pretty good prices and customer service was quite helpful.I shock can suck a dick. I bent there lifetime warranty arms. Guess what arms I'm not running anymore. They wanted to sell me a LSR arm. Just 1, at there cost. That's all they could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry1me Posted April 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) I just realized that on the alba website they allow you to buy shocks separately. They dont allow the legacy, or stage 3 option. Kind of odd. They allow Stage 1, 2+r, 4, and 5. Edited April 10, 2016 by barry1me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyb Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 accident last year trashed my rim, bent upper ball joint like pretzel, bent frame,handle bars etc.. the only thing no damage was laeger a arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee#527 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 That sucks sheerider11! I got a good price on alba long travel arms and elk a shocks from them. Didn't have any issues other than waiting a while to get the a arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry1me Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 That sucks sheerider11! I got a good price on alba long travel arms and elk a shocks from them. Didn't have any issues other than waiting a while to get the a arms. how long did it take to get everything? Did they valve and spring it for your specific setup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 That sucks sheerider11! I got a good price on alba long travel arms and elk a shocks from them. Didn't have any issues other than waiting a while to get the a arms.It was the ishock phantom a arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RagunCajun Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I went with fireball racing LT arms and elka stage 3 shocks(now called legacy). That's around $600-650 for a-arms and $925 for three shocks. I never rode a bike with aftermarket arms and/or suspension so this will do for me. I preferred springs just in case a seal busted and one side collapsed. Plus i saved a good bit of money over fox shocks. I do plan to keep using Elka. The vendor i used ordered my front shocks wrong. I emailed Elka and left a message via their automated phone system. I was called and emailed back within 30minutes. They sent Fed Ex express to my house and within the 3rd day, my shocks were at Elka in Canada. About 2 weeks later, my shocks were back home built correctly. They shipped them back 2-3 air. My cost was $0.00. Excellent customer service. I wont comment on how the ride is because im still building my bike. And when i do ride it, i dont have anything but stock to compare to so i wont. Good luck with your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee#527 Posted April 11, 2016 Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I got my shocks pretty quick. They were set up for my weight and riding get style. The a arms took quite a while. They were apparently back ordered from alba and came direct shipped from alba when I did get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry1me Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 I just ordered the legacy kit with alba LT setup through Ishock. Darren was really nice on the phone. Pretty excited to get this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry1me Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2016 So you bought this? http://www.ishock.com/i-16072579-alba-atv-i6500-elka-legacy-series-front-and-rear-long-travel-suspension-system.html Price is $1550 shipped. JDS Customs (site sponsor) for a-arms is $400 shipped http://www.jdscustoms.com/product/yamaha-banshee-350-adjustable-long-travel-a-arms-21-1990-and-up/ Then ATV Galaxy is $950 shipped on elkas. Total price is $1350. $200 cheaper. It ended up being $1425 shipped with brake lines, brake holders. I could get it all from those guys in one transaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee#527 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Did he give you an eta? If alba doesn't have the arms in stock it could take a few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry1me Posted April 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Did he give you an eta? If alba doesn't have the arms in stock it could take a few weeks. He said I should have shocks, and arms within a week or a week and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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