I have a friend with a Raptor and he wanted me to ask if anyone has reversed the linkage (he calls it a knuckle linkage) on the swing arm that lowers the quad a couple of inches. If anyone knows what he is talking about can you give me the good and bad (if there is any) of doing this alteration.

 

I know it has been done and it's a pretty easy thing to do, but I don't know how smart it is to do. It changes the dynamics of your shock. Maybe if you're just doing flat track it's ok, but I really don't know.

 

I did it soon after I got my raptor, had it that way for a couple rides and switched back. Handling improved but suspension and skidplates suffered. Soon after I switched back to normal the shock unspun from its lower mount and came apart. Not saying that was the cause but I was suspicious at the time.

He will bottom alot more. If he is a flattrack racer I would do but trail riding it aint that great.

 

I mostly ride on abandoned railroad tracks, mine roads, and pavement. I really don't go through any rough sections anymore. Will this be ok for me? I'm looking into getting the CFM front lowering kit and if this lowers the rear for free and is safe im all about it. Also, will wheelieng be totally different with this setup?

Patrick