eton suspension upgrades
Nov 23, 2004 | 02:29 AM
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hey maybe you guys that have been racing for a while can help me out
got the 2005 eton 70 great power we are in first place in the 50-70 novice class and 2nd place in the 50-70 expert class at our local track so power isnt a big issue but what can we do to smooth out the ride i see lots of things after market but all big bucks any sugestions or tips or opions on what route to go spacers vs a arms hey thanks for the help i love this racing thing it is so catching on here in the northwest
thanks reese
got the 2005 eton 70 great power we are in first place in the 50-70 novice class and 2nd place in the 50-70 expert class at our local track so power isnt a big issue but what can we do to smooth out the ride i see lots of things after market but all big bucks any sugestions or tips or opions on what route to go spacers vs a arms hey thanks for the help i love this racing thing it is so catching on here in the northwest
thanks reese
Nov 23, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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Based on what I've read in the racing mod areas, you're probably looking at Works Performance, Elks or Pep shock upgrades. If a flat or smooth track with a light weight rider, up to 1.5 (maybe 2") wheel spacers will widen your unit. For rough tracks, then go with wider A-Arms. If going with wider A-Arms, then go with off-set mounting of the shocks. Many racers try wheel spacers at first (for smooth tracks) and upgrade to wider A-Arms - if they feel its needed.
For the tracks that you do race at, did you notice if the majority of racers are using spacers or wider A-Arms?? If you can, talk to a few of the other racers to inquire "if" they are planning on wheel spacers, wider A-arms or "tried spacers and didn't like it" type feedback. If you have a bottomless pocket, then go with wider A-Arms. Each track condition is different and you'll want to upgrade your suspension for the worst track your "young rider" needs to race on.
Note: If you do come across a stock shock from a different brand that bolts directly onto your E-Ton and creates better shock performance, please "tell the world". Many of us trail riders are looking for inexpensive stock shock upgrades.
Hope this helps...
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For the tracks that you do race at, did you notice if the majority of racers are using spacers or wider A-Arms?? If you can, talk to a few of the other racers to inquire "if" they are planning on wheel spacers, wider A-arms or "tried spacers and didn't like it" type feedback. If you have a bottomless pocket, then go with wider A-Arms. Each track condition is different and you'll want to upgrade your suspension for the worst track your "young rider" needs to race on.
Note: If you do come across a stock shock from a different brand that bolts directly onto your E-Ton and creates better shock performance, please "tell the world". Many of us trail riders are looking for inexpensive stock shock upgrades.
Hope this helps...
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Dec 2, 2004 | 07:23 PM
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sorry its taken so long to respond but we do motocross racing small track built in a giant horse barn www.oakwoodracing.com the track is fairly smooth good sized jumps and whoops but when you fly off a 5 foot jump it about throws him off his bike weston robinson #636
also you racers what mods can we do to his quad with and still stay in stock class
also you racers what mods can we do to his quad with and still stay in stock class
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