Widening kit
- Thread starter Trent Windom
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i heard not!!! i heard it was cheap crap that bends a lot. ur better off getting new a arms. much stronger and more realible!
I bought one and it just came yesterday. I haven't installed it yet because I am in the middle of my build
i've been been & forth on buying a set of these for myself... but like mentioned above its about half way from getting the real deal. i guess it depends on what your riding style is nd how much extra cash you got to play with. anyways.. post a review on them after you have ran em for a little while. im curious what you think about it
My lads bike he uses for flat track and MX (he lifts it up for that.)
Works very well but does exhibit more bump steer over wider A arms.
Fit up was a small problem as 4 of the lower bolts were to short, (cant remember which ones, but I think the 4 longest ones in the kit).
The tie rod extensions are a little weak, my lad bent one on a rough surface, but it did not break.
You may need the lowering kit as well to allow the shocks to sit at the right angle, and to adjust height.
This is my lads Blaster with both the widening and lowering kit fitted.
Works very well but does exhibit more bump steer over wider A arms.
Fit up was a small problem as 4 of the lower bolts were to short, (cant remember which ones, but I think the 4 longest ones in the kit).
The tie rod extensions are a little weak, my lad bent one on a rough surface, but it did not break.
You may need the lowering kit as well to allow the shocks to sit at the right angle, and to adjust height.
This is my lads Blaster with both the widening and lowering kit fitted.
That is a sick bike. Like I said, I have the kit, just haven't installed it yet. After seeing your buddy's bike, I just went on eBay and ordered a lowering kit.. lmao
Its my 14 yr old Sons bike, its the bike in my avatar.
Bafore you put it on, lay out the parts and check the bolt lengths, I had to make a trip to town to buy 4 new ones.
Coming to think of it, some of the washers supplied must be used to correct the spacings on the A arms. Keep regular checks on the tightness of the nuts as a few have come loose, possibly from using cheap nuts.
The directions are not very clear and it is a bit of a jigsaw to understand, but I think you will be happy with it.
Bafore you put it on, lay out the parts and check the bolt lengths, I had to make a trip to town to buy 4 new ones.
Coming to think of it, some of the washers supplied must be used to correct the spacings on the A arms. Keep regular checks on the tightness of the nuts as a few have come loose, possibly from using cheap nuts.
The directions are not very clear and it is a bit of a jigsaw to understand, but I think you will be happy with it.
Yup, they do a good job, but there is really no substitute for wider aftermarket A Arms.
I too almost bought the widening kit , but finally went with +3 + 1 A Arms for 2 reasons .
1: you are spending about half as what the aftermarket arms will be , and you still have the problem of non serviceable yamaha factory ball joints .
So eventually you will have to source new a arms when those ball joints wear out .
2: The safety aspect of their tie rod extensions , they are threaded on , no tie rod should be 2 pieces , it creates a weak spot and I think isn't the safest choice .
Do it once , do it right .
1: you are spending about half as what the aftermarket arms will be , and you still have the problem of non serviceable yamaha factory ball joints .
So eventually you will have to source new a arms when those ball joints wear out .
2: The safety aspect of their tie rod extensions , they are threaded on , no tie rod should be 2 pieces , it creates a weak spot and I think isn't the safest choice .
Do it once , do it right .
Blaner
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mmm i dont think they are the answer,rather a cheap and easy way of doing things. wider a arms will yield better results.
Blaner
Your Friendly South African Ambassador
I wrote this in a my YFZ450 suspension report: "So a solution – the compromise as promised. Ideally, you want your arms mounted as close together as possible, it allows for maximum suspension travel and agility, look at the new 450R, the a arms are right together. Think about a Big bird with wide body and tiny short wings, its not going to fly very well...but think of a thin, elongated bird with long wings, much more agile and suitable! – same principle with a quad, that is why these things below are a waste of time... (widening kit) You get the width, but at the cost of handling performance...What you really want is longer arms mounted closer together leaving you with a wide stance but still giving good travel!
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