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Title: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: vreds on July 14, 2008, 04:56:35 PM
Well, last week I received a beautiful pair of like brand new '06 yfz front shock.

At first glance, they seemed better, WAY better than stocky pogo from my '06 Raptor. I just installed these and flipped the rear link.

It don't feel tippy as it was before, I actually can drift on pavement ! Sure, the bearclaw (spare tire before I get GNCC ) help a lot on this part. The ride experience is like if I had a new ATV... literally, it's that different for those who wonder how different it is.


Well now, I want a-arms and axle.... Dammit.   :mad:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 06:52:28 PM
Quote from: vreds on July 14, 2008, 04:56:35 PM
Well, last week I received a beautiful pair of like brand new '06 yfz front shock.

At first glance, they seemed better, WAY better than stocky pogo from my '06 Raptor. I just installed these and flipped the rear link.

It don't feel tippy as it was before, I actually can drift on pavement ! Sure, the bearclaw (spare tire before I get GNCC ) help a lot on this part. The ride experience is like if I had a new ATV... literally, it's that different for those who wonder how different it is.


Well now, I want a-arms and axle.... Dammit.   :mad:

I like my YFZ shocks :clap: :clap:


you'll always want more and more, it will never ever ever ever ever ever ever stop
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 09:38:18 PM
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?

i believe you have to trim something to get it to fit but besides that it should go right on
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Colorado700R on July 14, 2008, 09:52:09 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 09:38:18 PM
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?

i believe you have to trim something to get it to fit but besides that it should go right on

YFZ shocks are a direct bolt-on for the Raptor 700
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 09:55:29 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on July 14, 2008, 09:52:09 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 09:38:18 PM
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?

i believe you have to trim something to get it to fit but besides that it should go right on

YFZ shocks are a direct bolt-on for the Raptor 700

i thought you had to trim a mount slightly or something?

must have been something else ???
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Colorado700R on July 14, 2008, 09:59:30 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 09:55:29 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on July 14, 2008, 09:52:09 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 09:38:18 PM
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?

i believe you have to trim something to get it to fit but besides that it should go right on

YFZ shocks are a direct bolt-on for the Raptor 700

i thought you had to trim a mount slightly or something?

must have been something else ???

YFZ shocks need modification to be used on a 660 Raptor  :thumbs:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 10:04:18 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on July 14, 2008, 09:59:30 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 09:55:29 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on July 14, 2008, 09:52:09 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 14, 2008, 09:38:18 PM
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?

i believe you have to trim something to get it to fit but besides that it should go right on

YFZ shocks are a direct bolt-on for the Raptor 700

i thought you had to trim a mount slightly or something?

must have been something else ???

YFZ shocks need modification to be used on a 660 Raptor  :thumbs:
ha i knew it was something with the yfz shocks
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: vreds on July 15, 2008, 05:25:53 AM
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?

Yeah, they fit bolt-on. it's pretty simple, the worst part is the rear flipped link.
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 15, 2008, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: vreds on July 15, 2008, 05:25:53 AM
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?

Yeah, they fit bolt-on. it's pretty simple, the worst part is the rear flipped link.

what did the flipped link do?
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Krandall on July 15, 2008, 11:23:44 AM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 15, 2008, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: vreds on July 15, 2008, 05:25:53 AM
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?

Yeah, they fit bolt-on. it's pretty simple, the worst part is the rear flipped link.

what did the flipped link do?

Lowers the rear end by about 1.5-2 inches :thumbs:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 15, 2008, 11:24:40 AM
Quote from: Krandall on July 15, 2008, 11:23:44 AM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 15, 2008, 11:23:04 AM
Quote from: vreds on July 15, 2008, 05:25:53 AM
Quote from: Livingmylife93 on July 14, 2008, 07:54:06 PM
You can just bolt them on right?

Yeah, they fit bolt-on. it's pretty simple, the worst part is the rear flipped link.

what did the flipped link do?

Lowers the rear end by about 1.5-2 inches :thumbs:

gotcha
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 15, 2008, 12:33:21 PM
But what does flipping the rear link do to your suspension travel?
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: vreds on July 15, 2008, 05:27:10 PM
Well, i've notice no change in suspension travel. The only thing that is different, is the lower center of gravity, which, in my case, is more than noticeable.
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 15, 2008, 11:35:58 PM
I think its a little easier to bottom out.  Anyone agree with me?
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 16, 2008, 06:36:16 AM
I did notice that when I rode behind you. But what I'm talking about is when jumping are the landings any different?
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 16, 2008, 07:31:06 AM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 16, 2008, 06:36:16 AM
I did notice that when I rode behind you. But what I'm talking about is when jumping are the landings any different?
I gave my spring several turns & the rear shock is still soft IMO.  Its a comfy ride until you add speed.  I think my quad bottoms out more easily but with my fat ass that makes sense.  I'm thinking the rear spring is either way out of adjustment or the spring is fatigued.  If I crank down my spring too much it may bind, again IMO
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 16, 2008, 07:33:50 AM
Yea I think its time for you to go on a diet or buy some new shock. :grin_nod:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 16, 2008, 07:40:28 AM
I'm sorry I'm driving through a tunnel, your breaking up, what what what click
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 16, 2008, 07:50:18 AM
 :lol: NICE
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: NaturalRaptor on July 16, 2008, 12:47:01 PM
Quote from: Bert on July 16, 2008, 07:31:06 AM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 16, 2008, 06:36:16 AM
I did notice that when I rode behind you. But what I'm talking about is when jumping are the landings any different?
I gave my spring several turns & the rear shock is still soft IMO.  Its a comfy ride until you add speed.  I think my quad bottoms out more easily but with my fat ass that makes sense.  I'm thinking the rear spring is either way out of adjustment or the spring is fatigued.  If I crank down my spring too much it may bind, again IMO

How big a boy are you?
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Colorado700R on July 16, 2008, 12:52:57 PM
Quote from: NaturalRaptor on July 16, 2008, 12:47:01 PM
Quote from: Bert on July 16, 2008, 07:31:06 AM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 16, 2008, 06:36:16 AM
I did notice that when I rode behind you. But what I'm talking about is when jumping are the landings any different?
I gave my spring several turns & the rear shock is still soft IMO.  Its a comfy ride until you add speed.  I think my quad bottoms out more easily but with my fat ass that makes sense.  I'm thinking the rear spring is either way out of adjustment or the spring is fatigued.  If I crank down my spring too much it may bind, again IMO

How big a boy are you?

Oh hell no.........

He broke out Roy D. Mercer.... :rofl:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 16, 2008, 01:59:08 PM
He is 5-11 265. He's not that big I just give shit all the time.
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: vreds on July 16, 2008, 09:18:54 PM
I'm 180 and 5'9"    no bottoming issue here :)
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 16, 2008, 09:21:12 PM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 16, 2008, 01:59:08 PM
He is 5-11 265. He's not that big I just give shit all the time.
I was boozing it up for 14 years & the calories caught up with me  :lol:
They don't seem to be disapearing so its a bitch

I read vreds post, lightweight  :)
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 16, 2008, 09:53:42 PM
They not only caught up but they passed you turned around and then jumped your ass :P
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 16, 2008, 10:08:49 PM
Polaris525, I will remember this when your bald & fat, your day is coming buddy  8)
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 16, 2008, 10:11:10 PM
Not in the next two years, I don't think I'll be where you're at. Might be right on the bald part though takes a lot of hair to cover a head this big ;)
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 16, 2008, 10:14:00 PM
Just wait till you get a job where you have to do something, you'll actually be tired at the end of the day & have no time for exercise, just McDonald's
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 16, 2008, 10:18:24 PM
You have off the same amount of days a year as you work. I work 5-6 days a week and run 10 miles a week+drink like a fish.
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 16, 2008, 11:02:00 PM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 16, 2008, 10:18:24 PM
You have off the same amount of days a year as you work. I work 5-6 days a week and run 10 miles a week+drink like a fish.

damn you oughta be able to run faster than that polaris by now :clap:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 16, 2008, 11:18:31 PM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 16, 2008, 10:18:24 PM
You have off the same amount of days a year as you work. I work 5-6 days a week and run 10 miles a week+drink like a fish.
With a 12 hour shift I can work 180 days & have 180 days off.  The kicker is 90 of those days I'm working nights  :mad:

And I work every other weekend  :mad:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 16, 2008, 11:22:36 PM
Quote from: Bert on July 16, 2008, 11:18:31 PM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 16, 2008, 10:18:24 PM
You have off the same amount of days a year as you work. I work 5-6 days a week and run 10 miles a week+drink like a fish.
With a 12 hour shift I can work 180 days & have 180 days off.  The kicker is 90 of those days I'm working nights  :mad:

And I work every other weekend  :mad:

:owned:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 16, 2008, 11:23:17 PM
Quote from: vreds on July 14, 2008, 04:56:35 PM
Well, last week I received a beautiful pair of like brand new '06 yfz front shock.

At first glance, they seemed better, WAY better than stocky pogo from my '06 Raptor. I just installed these and flipped the rear link.

It don't feel tippy as it was before, I actually can drift on pavement ! Sure, the bearclaw (spare tire before I get GNCC ) help a lot on this part. The ride experience is like if I had a new ATV... literally, it's that different for those who wonder how different it is.


Well now, I want a-arms and axle.... Dammit.   :mad:
Glad the new shocks offer "that new feel"  :thumbs:
KB Motorsports has good prices on RPM Dominator II axles  ;)
Give Dave a call @ JD Pereformance for A-arms, +2 standard travel arms are priced right
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 16, 2008, 11:24:48 PM
Quote from: kyledvor61 on July 16, 2008, 11:22:36 PM
Quote from: Bert on July 16, 2008, 11:18:31 PM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 16, 2008, 10:18:24 PM
You have off the same amount of days a year as you work. I work 5-6 days a week and run 10 miles a week+drink like a fish.
With a 12 hour shift I can work 180 days & have 180 days off.  The kicker is 90 of those days I'm working nights  :mad:

And I work every other weekend  :mad:
Ha ha Thanks kyle, its a shitty schedule  :mad:
:owned:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 17, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
You could be bending glass in Washington right now working in the field you went to school for, but I guess you wanted to stay miserable. Good riding areas and dunes could have been within 5 hours of you. :mad:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 17, 2008, 07:30:53 PM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 17, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
You could be bending glass in Washington right now working in the field you went to school for, but I guess you wanted to stay miserable. Good riding areas and dunes could have been within 5 hours of you. :mad:
...and again :owned: :lol:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 17, 2008, 07:37:34 PM
I better stop before he calls me and gives me shit. Berts a good shit gotta like him.+ I want to ride his Rappy next week
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 17, 2008, 10:21:31 PM
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Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 17, 2008, 10:30:51 PM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 17, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
You could be bending glass in Washington right now working in the field you went to school for, but I guess you wanted to stay miserable. Good riding areas and dunes could have been within 5 hours of you. :mad:
I would think PM's, email & the old fashioned telephone would convey your thoughts rather than derail this thread any longer Dr. Phil  :thumbs:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Colorado700R on July 17, 2008, 10:33:55 PM
Quote from: Bert on July 17, 2008, 10:30:51 PM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 17, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
You could be bending glass in Washington right now working in the field you went to school for, but I guess you wanted to stay miserable. Good riding areas and dunes could have been within 5 hours of you. :mad:
I would think PM's, email & the old fashioned telephone would convey your thoughts rather than derail this thread any longer Dr. Phil  :thumbs:

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Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 17, 2008, 10:36:33 PM
Quote from: Colorado700R on July 17, 2008, 10:33:55 PM
Quote from: Bert on July 17, 2008, 10:30:51 PM
Quote from: Polarass525 on July 17, 2008, 01:14:55 PM
You could be bending glass in Washington right now working in the field you went to school for, but I guess you wanted to stay miserable. Good riding areas and dunes could have been within 5 hours of you. :mad:
I would think PM's, email & the old fashioned telephone would convey your thoughts rather than derail this thread any longer Dr. Phil  :thumbs:

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...as the moderator derails the thread :lol:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 17, 2008, 10:40:57 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: vreds on July 18, 2008, 10:27:31 AM
I do read a lot of forum, but this one is truly the one that always derailled that much, you guys are crazy  :rofl:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: FoundArealQuad on July 18, 2008, 01:13:04 PM
Thats pretty funny :rofl:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: kyledvor61 on July 18, 2008, 09:20:25 PM
Quote from: vreds on July 18, 2008, 10:27:31 AM
I do read a lot of forum, but this one is truly the one that always derailled that much, you guys are crazy  :rofl:

thats how i roll :clap:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on July 18, 2008, 10:32:13 PM
Quote from: vreds on July 14, 2008, 04:56:35 PM
Well, last week I received a beautiful pair of like brand new '06 yfz front shock.

At first glance, they seemed better, WAY better than stocky pogo from my '06 Raptor. I just installed these and flipped the rear link.

It don't feel tippy as it was before, I actually can drift on pavement ! Sure, the bearclaw (spare tire before I get GNCC ) help a lot on this part. The ride experience is like if I had a new ATV... literally, it's that different for those who wonder how different it is.


Well now, I want a-arms and axle.... Dammit.   :mad:
Back on topic from Page #1
Any new thoughts on the shocks?
What did you do with the old shocks?  :lol:
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Bert on August 16, 2008, 12:46:52 AM
Any pics?
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Danny T on August 16, 2008, 08:52:15 AM
hey guys, do you usually change just your fronts when switching to YFZ shocks or the rear too? and is there a specific year for the 700 that is a direct bolt on?

Thanks again.
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Colorado700R on August 16, 2008, 09:29:45 AM
All YFZ fronts fit all Year 700's.  The rears are different and do not fit
Title: Re: YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped
Post by: Danny T on August 18, 2008, 12:51:01 PM
thanks for the clarification Colorado.