A-arms - Yamaha YFZ450 Forum : YFZ450, YFZ450R, YFZ450X Forums

kyle w · 08-14-2006, 01:45 AM

Whats everyone experience with a-arms on finish, performance, price, customer service, fit and set up.
Also make suggestions if they are not listed.
Thanks

YFZDesertRider450 · 08-14-2006, 01:55 AM

Cool i was first to Vote, RATED X WINS!!!! haha, they have awesome costumer service, the finish is really nice, the are strenght tested and are freakin stronger than a rock! The work really well, the look good, the just set the bike off and they give really good ground clearance, travel and an awesome stance.

IMO RatedX is the way to go, there new A-arms are unbelivable, and they look sooo SWEET!

ive ridden all types of suspension, Houser, Epic, Alba, Roll Design, alot of top name stuff, and Rated X definatly is one of the best. The stance that they give is just awesome, and there customer service, like i said, is incredible, Erik is a wayy cool guy and he is all about the constumer.

He has even given me the tour around the entire shop, through the back, checkin out all his Quads and stuff, he is wayy siik!

YFZ450 #69 · 08-14-2006, 02:03 AM

i havent used all the brands, but i like the houser because they are...

strong
easy to install
easy to adjust/setup
have roller bearings instead of sleeves on the pivots
the lower ball joints are stock items, easy to get
and they are priced competively

best of all, low maintanence

4thStroke · 08-14-2006, 11:31 PM

One thing I really liked about the Housers were the needle bearings in the pivot. I saw that in there ad and was like

I have LSR DC-4s, but did not vote. I have no complaints with them (although needle bearings would be nice to have instead of a plastic sleeve) but I have absolutly no experience with other a arms.

Rath uses heims on the lower a arm where it mounts to the frame. Im not a fan of heims. That and the price steered me clear of those.

fast_man58 · 08-15-2006, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by AfterMind@Aug 14 2006, 09:31 PM
One thing I really liked about the Housers were the needle bearings in the pivot. I saw that in there ad and was like

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you'll like them...untill you have to replace a set of them. then you'll really be like...

: ...once you see the price for a new set. the derlin bushings last just as long, if not longer and cost ALOT less.

BCBUD · 08-15-2006, 02:38 AM

i have never heard of half of these companies .what is a arse or rated x are they like brother and sister knockoffs not made in the usa types or what???

floridayfz450 · 08-15-2006, 12:04 PM

I voted Rath, I have both Rath and Fox, but the Rath's are way more adjustable. The Lower heims are bigger than the heims that Janssen uses at the spindles, the will not break. All the heims are self lubricating on the Rath's, and you can adjust - 1/2 to +1/2 foward with the spacers, and can fine tune the camber/ castor a little better than you can with the Walsh's. They are both a great choice, the Rath's being harder to setup because of all the adjustability, the Rath A-arms are built with the same quality as all the other parts Rath makes, but the quality on the Walsh's are right up there with the Rath's. Both Rath and Walsh put you right below 50" with 4-1 offset rims, both use 18 1/2 shocks, and they're both around the same price. You get what you pay for.

MTXracer36 · 08-15-2006, 04:19 PM

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Originally posted by BCBUD@Aug 14 2006, 11:38 PM
i have never heard of half of these companies .what is a arse or rated x are they like brother and sister knockoffs* not made in the usa types or what???

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http://www.ratedxmotorsports.com/

obieone · 08-15-2006, 08:16 PM

i have roll and i love how easy they were to install and the way they look.

2006YFZ450 · 08-15-2006, 09:19 PM

Laeger's!

TBD · 08-15-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BCBUD@Aug 14 2006, 10:38 PM
i have never heard of half of these companies .what is a arse or rated x are they like brother and sister knockoffs* not made in the usa types or what???

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The arms that you're refering to as Rated X arms that you also say look like ARSFX arms actually belong to V2 Products and are only available through V2 or Fuel ATV. I know Rated X is working on some new arms.

ccole3 · 08-08-2012, 09:13 AM

Ive had real good luck with lonestar lt. Super strong and have put them through it. Have some housers lt's coming and am anxious to see how they work.

ldjbuff · 08-08-2012, 01:10 PM

This thread is 6 years old LMAO

**bbcmudtruck** · 08-27-2012, 06:31 AM

Haha, I voted anyways!

kb motorsports · 01-03-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ldjbuff

This thread is 6 years old LMAO

I don't think much has changed on the poll list in 6 years besides Houser and LSR adding a Pro Series lineup. haha

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Originally Posted by bbcmudtruck

Haha, I voted anyways!

me too!

View Poll Results: What brands have you liked the best
houser	24	35.29%
atv four play	1	1.47%
janssen	2	2.94%
walsh	10	14.71%
laeger	5	7.35%
JD	1	1.47%
rath	1	1.47%
JB	1	1.47%
OMI	0	0%
Rated X	2	2.94%
ARS	3	4.41%
Ishock	0	0%
Holz	0	0%
Gibson	2	2.94%
Lonestar	10	14.71%
american star	1	1.47%
Roll Design	5	7.35%
Voters: 68. You may not vote on this poll

08-14-2006, 01:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
kyle w Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,334	Whats everyone experience with a-arms on finish, performance, price, customer service, fit and set up. Also make suggestions if they are not listed. Thanks __________________ Your leading MotoWoz shock dealer and certified service shop! E-mail kcraftmotorsports@yahoo.com for great deals/orders.

08-14-2006, 01:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
YFZDesertRider450 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 554	Cool i was first to Vote, RATED X WINS!!!! haha, they have awesome costumer service, the finish is really nice, the are strenght tested and are freakin stronger than a rock! The work really well, the look good, the just set the bike off and they give really good ground clearance, travel and an awesome stance. IMO RatedX is the way to go, there new A-arms are unbelivable, and they look sooo SWEET! ive ridden all types of suspension, Houser, Epic, Alba, Roll Design, alot of top name stuff, and Rated X definatly is one of the best. The stance that they give is just awesome, and there customer service, like i said, is incredible, Erik is a wayy cool guy and he is all about the constumer. He has even given me the tour around the entire shop, through the back, checkin out all his Quads and stuff, he is wayy siik! __________________ 04 YFZ- Too many goodies

08-14-2006, 02:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
YFZ450 #69 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 4,737	i havent used all the brands, but i like the houser because they are... strong easy to install easy to adjust/setup have roller bearings instead of sleeves on the pivots the lower ball joints are stock items, easy to get and they are priced competively best of all, low maintanence __________________ pfft.

08-14-2006, 11:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
4thStroke Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 3,650	One thing I really liked about the Housers were the needle bearings in the pivot. I saw that in there ad and was like I have LSR DC-4s, but did not vote. I have no complaints with them (although needle bearings would be nice to have instead of a plastic sleeve) but I have absolutly no experience with other a arms. Rath uses heims on the lower a arm where it mounts to the frame. Im not a fan of heims. That and the price steered me clear of those. __________________ Vancouver, Washington YFZ 450 LE

08-15-2006, 02:38 AM	#6 (permalink)
BCBUD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa ,AZ Posts: 550	i have never heard of half of these companies .what is a arse or rated x are they like brother and sister knockoffs not made in the usa types or what??? __________________ gordon wells halloween mesa,az lsr +2 +1 a-arms axcalibar axle +2 swingarm &+2 steering stem kenz cycle laker custom trail tech -6 flywheel hi-per beadlocks/itp sandstars pep dampner ac nerfs esr intake hinson clutch barnett discs rossier ported polished web cams cp piston falicon -2 crank knife edged knife rod hmf jet coated trail tech halogens prm desert bumpers lonestar speedway black p/coated mod quad fender brkt case guard timing plugs grab bar m/cyl. gas cap case saver

08-15-2006, 12:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
floridayfz450 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 1,966	I voted Rath, I have both Rath and Fox, but the Rath's are way more adjustable. The Lower heims are bigger than the heims that Janssen uses at the spindles, the will not break. All the heims are self lubricating on the Rath's, and you can adjust - 1/2 to +1/2 foward with the spacers, and can fine tune the camber/ castor a little better than you can with the Walsh's. They are both a great choice, the Rath's being harder to setup because of all the adjustability, the Rath A-arms are built with the same quality as all the other parts Rath makes, but the quality on the Walsh's are right up there with the Rath's. Both Rath and Walsh put you right below 50" with 4-1 offset rims, both use 18 1/2 shocks, and they're both around the same price. You get what you pay for.

08-15-2006, 08:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
obieone Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: CA Posts: 240	i have roll and i love how easy they were to install and the way they look. __________________ Roll Design LT aarms, Roll Design swing arm, Roll stem, Roll pegs with kick ups, Elka shocks front and rear, Dasa head work, JE piston, Web cams, Curtis Sparks pipe, White bros. CDI box, AC nerfs, IMS bumper, Pro Design filter, Hyper Tech wheels, Dura Blue axel, LSR Brake and Sprocket hubs, Hardkor Wheel hubs. Fasst bars, Gaffler rotors and brake lines.

08-15-2006, 09:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
2006YFZ450 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,481	Laeger's! __________________ Thanks to my Sponsors at..... *Liquid Performance* *OMF Performance* *Fasst Flexx Bars* *AMSOIL Racing* *Laeger Racing* *Vortex Racing* *PowerMadd Handguards* http://www.myspace.com/Besim15 "Wall Street is the only place that people ride to in a Rolls Royce to get advice from those who take the subway."

08-08-2012, 09:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
ccole3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dallas, GA Posts: 168	Ive had real good luck with lonestar lt. Super strong and have put them through it. Have some housers lt's coming and am anxious to see how they work. __________________ 08'se lonestar, pep zps, lonestar2+2, cam mod,ported,k&n, itp's, holeshots, motoworks sr4,asv's, alba nerfs, SOLD 04/08se houser lt, tcs lt, rpm dominator, fci, full motoworks sr4, douglas and itp beads, gytr, asv's, pro taper, jansen swinger, wr rotating assembly, 06 tranny, oil mod, cam mod, 170m, 45 pilot, 3rd clip, 2 1/4 out, 35 leak.

08-08-2012, 01:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
ldjbuff Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,536	This thread is 6 years old LMAO __________________ 08 YFZ 450 SE Pro MX Duner *Outlaw Innovations* Team WeeWah Racing

08-27-2012, 06:31 AM	#14 (permalink)
bbcmudtruck Moderator Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northwest Missouri Posts: 2,339	Haha, I voted anyways! __________________

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