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which stock front shocks are better yfz or 450r?
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Posted by: Quadrider12

which front stock shocks are better the yfz's or the 450r's ? i am looking to put them on a 400ex and was wondering which are a better ride..let me know thanks

Posted by: CannondaleRider

This is the second question i've seen from you pertaining to shock switching.

You do realize that just because you CAN mount them, doesn't mean you should.

Leverage ratios are COMPLETELY different...so the shocks won't work right.

They will work, but not anything close to correctly...so you'd have to rebuild them.

Add the cost of stock 450R/YFZ shocks to the cost of rebuilding them, and you'd be better off getting some low level aftermarket shocks that are set up specifically for your bike and weight

Posted by: Quad_King

The YFZ shocks are better...

Posted by: 400eXr1d3rZ

For the money of buying stock yfz/450r suspension you could pick up some used works suspension.

Posted by: infantry317

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Originally posted by 400eXr1d3rZ
For the money of buying stock yfz/450r suspension you could pick up some used works suspension.

Anything valved for your weight will be better than stockers. Both stockers suck. If you only trail ride, no jumping, the hondas are better, but try to jump and you'll pay, they bottom way too quick.

The yammis are good for jumping, but they'll beat you up on everthing else. Get some cheap Works or Elkas.

good luck whatever you do.

Posted by: garandman

Whatever the poster responding to your question already bought is "the best thing out there."

Posted by: infantry317

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Originally posted by garandman
Whatever the poster responding to your question already bought is "the best thing out there."

My, aren't we sarcastic...

I personally think PEP is the best, but have never had the patience to buy them, but my buddies have. I think this guy is on a budget, that's why I didn't even suggest anything with rezzies or any of the expensive brands.

Posted by: garandman

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Originally posted by infantry317
My, aren't we sarcastic...

Sarcastic, or realistic?

Most people did alot of reasearch before making such a large dollar purchase and are emotionally invested in their decision.

No one wants to admit they made a wrong decision.

So you gotta read these forums with a "realistic" perspective.

Posted by: infantry317

I know, there's a lot of sh1thouse lawyers on here. I personally have Elkas and I like them. If I didn't mind waiting several months I would have Peps. I've tried out Works, Elka, Axis and PEP and you can just feel the silky smoothness of the Peps even if they're not setup for you.