What front shocks should I buy for my Raptor 700??? Which is a better shock, the 06' YFZ450 front shocks or the Elka recreational shocks "without" rezzies? I don't want to spend over $450, so the rezzies on the Elka's are out of the question.

I thought I had my mind made up, but a guy backed out on the sale of his 05' YFZ450 shocks. (He wanted $135)

Any thoughts???

Smuznu

 

i would say go with ELKA, or just save up and spend $800 on some nice dual rates with rezzies

 

I have the yfz450 shocks on my 700r. You can generally pick up a set off of ebay for between $200-$275. I picked them up to hold me over until I can save up enough cash for some better shocks. I figure that I will still be able to sell my yfz shocks on ebay for a minimum of half what i paid to put that towards my new shocks when I get the cash. The yfz shock are a big improvment over stock. I mainly like them because of the adjustability. I do alot of trail riding but I have started racing arenacross and motocross so it is nice to be able to stiffen or soften them with a couple of clicks with a screwdriver. Hope this helps

 

............Hey, how do you like those yfz shocks on the trail. Are they stiff like a yfz ride, or does the extra weight of the 700 make them a little more plush? Is the handling a lot better, or does it still feel a little top heavy. I know its not going to suddenly turn the 700 into a yfz as far as handling.......but just wondering if it is indeed a owrth hwile upgrade.
I am coming off a yfz, and looking at the 700. The BIGGEST thing I am concerned with is the handling. I think it feels tipsy and top heavy, especially with the stock tires. I know these shocks are not going to fix the top heavy feel of the 700, when compared to the yfz, but just curious if its better? good? or great?
Thanks,
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They didn't turn my 700r into a yfz as far as handling but they did help. If you leave the preload and the clickers at the stock setting for a yfz the shocks actually lower the 700r about an inch in the front and I like it like that. When I race I have to adjust the compression up to keep from bottoming them out due to the extra weight. Also, when the shocks are at the stock settings the trail is a lot smoother on the 700r than the yfz I guess that is also because of the extra weight. I love the stock rear shock for trails, it rides like a caddy. I also have to bump it up on the compression side for racing. I have a gt thunder rear shock linkage ordered and i will definatly let you guys know how that turns out. It is supposed to work with the stock shock and add an inch and a half of travel.

 

Good feedback thanks HMFIC. Looking foward to your ride report on the rear linkage [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]