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gammie89
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Joined: 15 Jun 2007
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Location: cairns QLD
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 Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject: yfz450 shock upgrade |
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i'm pondering the idea of getting +2 a-arms for my yfz450 and i dont want to spend the big dollars on new shocks yet, so the questions are:
1. are there upgraded multi-rate spring kits for the front shocks on the yfz?
2. and if so who makes them?
3. and who sells them?
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Ozzy450
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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| there is a company in the usa that makes upgrade kits for stock shocks . the web site is www.tcsracing.com . i have these springs on my rear shock on my ltr450 and it was a great improvement on braking stutters and zero pre load comfort. |
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gammie89
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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just sussed it out, looks pretty good, did you buy directly from tcs or did you get them through a dealer here is australia
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Ozzy450
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:27 pm Post subject: |
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| i got them direct. i gave them my weight and the type of riding i do and they sent me the springs and the correct valve. i then got my local bike shop to install the valves and new oil. it cost about 300 all up. |
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gammie89
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Joined: 15 Jun 2007
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Location: cairns QLD
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| Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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sounds good, i suppose i could order the parts off them (for the front) and then i could get a bike shop to fit the parts, pretty much what you did. how long did it take to get the parts over here? and did you have to talk to tcs over the phone?
P.S. im a bit sceptical about buying parts from america
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| i did it all over e mail. took about two weeks to get here after ordering.. they will ask you if you want zero preload spring and i would recomend it as it will take that low speed knock out of the front end yfz. |
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gammie89
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ok sweet, i'll keep your advice in mind when i get around to ordering the parts
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Why don't you talk to Adam at the Quadsquad as I know he's doing these mods to LTR's with great results. I haven't heard if he's doing it for YFZ's but if he is it would be far better than sending your business to the US.
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I know he can do TRX450 shocks as well, but being a Yamy rider himself I know he'll have other recommendations for you.
Give Adam a buzz he knows those shocks inside out and is really good with advise.
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| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:03 pm Post subject: |
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thanks Darryl and Darrell 
Gammie, we have had great results with the shocks on the LTR's, TRX's and the YFZ rears but not so much on the front of the YFZ's.
The trouble with the YFZ front shocks is that they arent an ideal platform to work from. They could do with more stroke, up and down. By the time we put the Dual rate spring on and the bike settles it doesnt leave enough travel for it to properly do its job.
Another problem is that the compression adjustment makes no noticable difference on the YFZ shocks.
So, having said all that, its a better investment to get some entry level aftermarket shocks that have better materials, more travel, better tunability and longer service life all for around the price of setting up the stockers. Not too mention that the entry level shocks can be upgraded to a higher spec with adjustment and external reservoirs at any service interval.
Feel free to give me a call if you want to talk some more or send me an email if you wish.
03 8790 1920
adam@quadsquad.com.au
thanks
Adam
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gammie89
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| Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the advice
adam, i might be giving you a call later on down the track to see what you can come up with for me, for now (untill i save up enough money) i will be riding my bike as it is and getting all the advice i can
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