Any recommendations on what I should do to my quad to get it ready for cross country racing?

Thanks!!!

 

what type of terrain? Im setup for desert and I got nerf bars, HID lights, 5 gallon tank, holeshot tires, 14T sprocket, used to have wheel spacers but I gave them away and Im looking for a wider axle...want to be at 50in. I would also recommend a wider front suspension. I dont know what quad you have, these are all generic answers, hope it helps.

 

Got a yfz450. I'm wondering if I should extend both the a arms and the rear axle. If so, do you think 2 inches on both makes sense or should I go more?

 

+2 up front is perfect, but I would go with a +4 axle. That would be the best setup I think.

 

1/4" thick skids are definately a good idea to protect future/current investments. If in the woods I wouldn't go past stock width, that could be a bad idea. A pipe and air kit is another good start.

 

How bright are those HIDs caliraptor?

 

Great, thanks guys. I'm trying to figure out what set up I want. It would be interesting to know what Bill Ballance's set up is?

 

You will need a few bucks-- especially if you want a Ballance setup. Full under body skid plates, swingarm plate being the most important. Also consider aftermarket suspension, 6 ply tires on beadlocks, an extra set of tires and wheels to change during a race in case of flat unless you get tire *****, barkbusters, aftermarket a-arms (stock ones are junk), aftermarket steering stem, wide grab bar (helps when you get stuck in the mud), camel back, and probably the most important thing- a good pit crew that can change flats and give you clean gloves and goggles. Have fun!

 

No means to change the subject but i have ITP mudlites on my eiger and my dealer knows a class i can do cross country with it anyways

do i need to change tires or can i keep my new ITPs mudlites for cross country???

 

They are bright, well worth the money. A great improvement over the stockers