YFZ front end installed and rear link flipped

Started by vreds, July 14, 2008, 04:56:35 PM

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vreds

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:
Raptor 700 2006 ... now with a dead engine :(

PC5
YFZ front shock
CCP stabilizer
Lonestar axle

kyledvor61

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:


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Livingmylife93


kyledvor61

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

Colorado700R

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

kyledvor61

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 ???

Colorado700R

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:

kyledvor61

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

vreds

#8
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.
Raptor 700 2006 ... now with a dead engine :(

PC5
YFZ front shock
CCP stabilizer
Lonestar axle

kyledvor61

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?

Krandall

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:


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kyledvor61

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

FoundArealQuad

But what does flipping the rear link do to your suspension travel?
DMC Force 4s, PCIII, Mod Quad Intake, Flexx Bars, Alba Nerfs with Pro Pegs, Rox +2 adjustable risers, CCP, EHS airbox cover

vreds

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.
Raptor 700 2006 ... now with a dead engine :(

PC5
YFZ front shock
CCP stabilizer
Lonestar axle

Bert

I think its a little easier to bottom out.  Anyone agree with me?