Wheel Spacers?
Jan 13, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Wheel Spacers?
I ran 1-1/2" per side in back for years with no problem. But then I never felt comfortable jumping the raptor over 4 feet. Too harsh of a landing. Made a huge difference in cornering stability.
I tried them on the front, but every little bump jerked the bars out of my hands even with a steering stabilizer.
I tried them on the front, but every little bump jerked the bars out of my hands even with a steering stabilizer.
Jan 14, 2007 | 01:24 AM
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Wheel Spacers?
id spend the money for a axle. spacers put extra stress on the studs and id be afraid to jump it or go fast threw woops, or any ruff spots. personaly i would never run them but some people do and swear there fine.
Jan 14, 2007 | 04:00 AM
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Wheel Spacers?
Originally posted by: TrailxRider
I personally don't see the point in buying wheel spacers. What's the point in spending 80 bucks to make your rear end 2 inches wider? It can't make that much of a difference.
I personally don't see the point in buying wheel spacers. What's the point in spending 80 bucks to make your rear end 2 inches wider? It can't make that much of a difference.
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Jan 14, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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Wheel Spacers?
Originally posted by: 2FAST4URASS
You couldnt imagine it will make a huge diff for the good...
Originally posted by: TrailxRider
I personally don't see the point in buying wheel spacers. What's the point in spending 80 bucks to make your rear end 2 inches wider? It can't make that much of a difference.
I personally don't see the point in buying wheel spacers. What's the point in spending 80 bucks to make your rear end 2 inches wider? It can't make that much of a difference.
Jan 14, 2007 | 08:32 PM
#9
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Wheel Spacers?
They make an enormous difference. Usually, you get 3" or 5" wider. If you want to jump, DONT USE THEM! I never had a problem trail riding and whoops on the track, but I never jumped more than 4 feet or so on the raptor.
As I side note, I ran the 3" set on the back of my yfz450 for about 6 hours of practice at the mx track. I jumped 6-8 feet dozens of times and never had a problem. But then if any breakage had happened, it would have been a great excuse to get a new axle and hubs. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Does anyone know FIRST HAND of anyone having damage from using spacers? I hear of bent axles all the time, but never due to spacers.
As I side note, I ran the 3" set on the back of my yfz450 for about 6 hours of practice at the mx track. I jumped 6-8 feet dozens of times and never had a problem. But then if any breakage had happened, it would have been a great excuse to get a new axle and hubs. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Does anyone know FIRST HAND of anyone having damage from using spacers? I hear of bent axles all the time, but never due to spacers.
Jan 14, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Wheel Spacers?
I'm also thinking of getting some wheel spacers for my 400ex. A good site is www.magicracing.com. They range from $80-$100. I think I am going to go w/ the 2" Billet's. I have a lot of friends who have spacers on sport and utility quads and have never had a problem. It's worth a try....if not, I will just take them off....