Questions about after market frames?
Mar 1, 2001 | 03:02 AM
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Trailblazer
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Hi,
I have 2001 400ex and I was thinking about getting a frame. I was wondering if it is good for the kind of riding that I do, which is hard packed tight trails. If it is who makes it and how much does it cost? I would appreciate any informations. Thanks
I have 2001 400ex and I was thinking about getting a frame. I was wondering if it is good for the kind of riding that I do, which is hard packed tight trails. If it is who makes it and how much does it cost? I would appreciate any informations. Thanks
Mar 1, 2001 | 03:18 AM
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Trailblazer
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If your stock frame is not seriously damaged. You are wasting a lot of money, that should be better spent where it will matter. Buy longer a-arms and the suspension to go with it(TCS, Axis)
bars, nerfs, tyres, and lights the stock ones bite. the frame on my r could use replacing but then again its 15 years old. Put that 1500-3000 dollars where it will make you very happy.
bars, nerfs, tyres, and lights the stock ones bite. the frame on my r could use replacing but then again its 15 years old. Put that 1500-3000 dollars where it will make you very happy.
Mar 2, 2001 | 02:51 AM
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Trailblazer
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it all depends on you tipe of riding my r has +2+1's with off set rims the front end is gigantic
it is a very good woods machine you just have to be very accurate. sometimes it is just to big. i have to find a new way around or cut down a tree. for your quad +1 or +2 either would work excelent you have no need to set them +1 forward (although it wouldnt hurt either) stock geometry has done this for you. new brake lines will also be needed something i learned after the fact. you could continue to use your stock shocks for a while on a very high setting, if you dont want new ones quite yet. (only buy zero preload TCS, or Custom Axis standard shocks are to bouncy). rebuild the rear with the company you buy your new shocks from, for best results.
as far you axle goes there should be a spacer between the hub and the large center bolt (25mm)
this can be placed on the other side, between the hub and the center of the axle. provided there is enough thread on the hub to secure it to the axle. at least thats what i did on my 250. down the road if/when the swing arm cracks, you may want to go +1, or 2 inches on the swing arm. sooner if you put to much engine in your machine and cannot keep the front end down.
i know this has been long winded but you dont need and $9000.00 chassis to have a very high level of performance. though it would be nice.
it is a very good woods machine you just have to be very accurate. sometimes it is just to big. i have to find a new way around or cut down a tree. for your quad +1 or +2 either would work excelent you have no need to set them +1 forward (although it wouldnt hurt either) stock geometry has done this for you. new brake lines will also be needed something i learned after the fact. you could continue to use your stock shocks for a while on a very high setting, if you dont want new ones quite yet. (only buy zero preload TCS, or Custom Axis standard shocks are to bouncy). rebuild the rear with the company you buy your new shocks from, for best results.
as far you axle goes there should be a spacer between the hub and the large center bolt (25mm)
this can be placed on the other side, between the hub and the center of the axle. provided there is enough thread on the hub to secure it to the axle. at least thats what i did on my 250. down the road if/when the swing arm cracks, you may want to go +1, or 2 inches on the swing arm. sooner if you put to much engine in your machine and cannot keep the front end down.
i know this has been long winded but you dont need and $9000.00 chassis to have a very high level of performance. though it would be nice.
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