Well, anyone? Seems like there was quite a few built, but no one took to one of these? Maybe I'll be the first... Looking for feedback if anyone has something to offer.[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Just my opinion but I don't think its worth putting the money in to mod it.
These are good trail riding quads but you pick up the pace your going to find out it needs another couple of A-arms up front.

ChetRacer

 

Note taken, thanks. Your recommendation for (more) A-arms, what are you suggesting? Needed for strength or aid in suspension travel? Interested in your reasoning...(Yes, I know I just can't 'add' more A-arms)

Thanks again,
Andrew

 

Double A-arm suspension if far superior to the single that is on the bayou. Suspension travel is better and smoother. Your camber angle is more stable as the suspension moves. Double a-arms have less bump steer. And with doubles, you run more caster angle which makes the bike more stable at high speeds and offers less pushing when turning.

 

AlkyBurninX,

I am glad you replied. I don't think I would have said it that well. My son's friend had a 1999 bayou and compared to our Recon the bayou is very unstable at speed. Compared to the Recon which has the double A arm set up the bayou when turning at very fast speeds and you make one mistake it will flip very easily. All quads like to flip but the single A arm set up makes it more prone to this when ridden aggressive. That was my reasoning for saying they are not worth modification if your doing it for top end purposes.

Chet

 

Thank you. I see the reasoning. Let me regroup and I will respond.