What can I do to make the trailblazer 400 handle better?
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08-21-2004, 01:54 PM
#12
08-21-2004, 04:10 PM
What can I do to make the trailblazer 400 handle better?
Originally posted by: ajo771
better handleing trailblazer.
It depends on how much you want to spend.
1) lose some weight. getting rid of the floor board will lose over 20 lbs and cost noting. swing arm and a-arms can be replaced with chromoly (dennis shotwell AZ Bad Boyz). Remove oil injection system and premix you gas. Chromoly steering stem (HSP) and aluminum handle bars(lower bend).
2) Tall foot pegs (if you dont remove the floorboards - HSP), add some foot prg extenders (James Lucky), and Knobber bar ends (HSP). This complete set-up will only run about $50.
3) Increase horsepower (this will make the machine feel lighter). A pipe and clutch kit combo is a good start (RCR or HPD) for the ultimate power boost try a reed cage conversion (AZ Bad Boyz). A team industries secondary roller clucth will improve upshifting and backshifting (it does effect handling)
4) complete suspension upgrade - HPD custom shocks all around. Works Performance struts w/ a PEP rear re-build (Baldwin Motorsports)
5) Tires and rims, lighter the better. I like holeshots, but there is alot of good tires out there
Again depending on your budget you can gain a noticable difference in handleing for under $100. For the most band for you buck expect to spend about $500. For competative racer about $3000-4000.
start with cutting off the floor boards and put on foot peg extenders, new lower bend handle bars w/ bar ends ($100). Then get a RCR stage 1 kit ($325). holeshot mx tires on aluminum rims ($400-500). It wont even feel like the same machine. much more peppy and responsive.
better handleing trailblazer.
It depends on how much you want to spend.
1) lose some weight. getting rid of the floor board will lose over 20 lbs and cost noting. swing arm and a-arms can be replaced with chromoly (dennis shotwell AZ Bad Boyz). Remove oil injection system and premix you gas. Chromoly steering stem (HSP) and aluminum handle bars(lower bend).
2) Tall foot pegs (if you dont remove the floorboards - HSP), add some foot prg extenders (James Lucky), and Knobber bar ends (HSP). This complete set-up will only run about $50.
3) Increase horsepower (this will make the machine feel lighter). A pipe and clutch kit combo is a good start (RCR or HPD) for the ultimate power boost try a reed cage conversion (AZ Bad Boyz). A team industries secondary roller clucth will improve upshifting and backshifting (it does effect handling)
4) complete suspension upgrade - HPD custom shocks all around. Works Performance struts w/ a PEP rear re-build (Baldwin Motorsports)
5) Tires and rims, lighter the better. I like holeshots, but there is alot of good tires out there
Again depending on your budget you can gain a noticable difference in handleing for under $100. For the most band for you buck expect to spend about $500. For competative racer about $3000-4000.
start with cutting off the floor boards and put on foot peg extenders, new lower bend handle bars w/ bar ends ($100). Then get a RCR stage 1 kit ($325). holeshot mx tires on aluminum rims ($400-500). It wont even feel like the same machine. much more peppy and responsive.
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What can I do to make the trailblazer 400 handle better?
Originally posted by: radblazer400
Scrambler123, That sounds like a good idea. Do you have on idea of what it will take to make it work? How will you add the second a-arm?
tbsleeper, I've been working on cutting the weight down. I removed the floorboards, trimmed the plastic, removed the starter and battery. I have an HPD trail pipe with the stock silencer. I've heard that you can shed a few pounds by going to an aftermarket silencer. Does anyone have a used one lying around they would like to sell?
Scrambler123, That sounds like a good idea. Do you have on idea of what it will take to make it work? How will you add the second a-arm?
tbsleeper, I've been working on cutting the weight down. I removed the floorboards, trimmed the plastic, removed the starter and battery. I have an HPD trail pipe with the stock silencer. I've heard that you can shed a few pounds by going to an aftermarket silencer. Does anyone have a used one lying around they would like to sell?
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08-21-2004, 07:29 PM
#15
08-23-2004, 11:17 PM
What can I do to make the trailblazer 400 handle better?
OOPS, my bad. I was thnking of the Trailblazer 250, trail port the 400 and put on some carbon fiber reeds (forget about a whole reed cage - $150 for a 1 hp gain). You'll need a weisco forged piston if you port the motor. Check with Bubba or RCR (Rick Ritter).
If you are thinking suspension give Daryll a call at HPD, custom build suspension. Doesnt even have them in stock, custom builds them when they are ordered.
If you are thinking suspension give Daryll a call at HPD, custom build suspension. Doesnt even have them in stock, custom builds them when they are ordered.
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08-23-2004, 11:51 PM
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