Raptor 700R Suspension Upgrade Rocket Ron Revalved Stock Shocks and Hess Linkage Test Review

Raptor 700R Suspension Upgrade Rocket Ron Revalved Stock Shocks and Hess Linkage Test Review. New spring rates and valving are all that's needed to improve the ride quality of the Yamaha Raptor 700R's stock shocks. When combined with a Hess linkage for the rear shock the Raptor's ride height can be lowered lowering the machine's center of gravity and improving stability.
Ron Elmore, owner of Rocket Ron Racing out of Attica Indiana, has been racing, building race quads and tuning ATV suspension since the 1980s. They specialize in revalving and setting up OEM shocks, We asked Ron if he could help us get the most out of our Raptor’s OEM shocks. A few weeks after sending our shocks off they were back in our possession revalved, resprung and restyled.
For our setup Ron recommended we utilize a Hess linkage. Rocket Ron often recommends a Hess linkage. The Hess link lowers the rear of the quad around an inch and reduces the ramp up in firmness throughout the stroke allowing you to more easily access full travel with less mid-stroke harshness.
With Rocket Ron's revelved Raptor 700R shocks and Hess linkage, If we lived out west we wouldn’t hesitate to install a kill switch and take our Raptor to a Worcs race or even try a local motocross race, the shocks are certainly up to it. If you’re interested in cross country racing or simply improving your Raptors handling and suspension performance while maintaining a narrower width, Rocket Ron can certainly help you out as well.
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[@bigsoup6240]

This quad has come a long way. You guys plan on doing more? Such as nerf guards, handle bars/grips, and/or more engine upgrades?

[@ATVonDemand]

It just keeps getting better! We have one more project planned with the 700RR before it is retired and we begin again. We are currently leaning on a company to develop new parts so the project won't be coming in the short term but it will be good! We already have Factory 43 Parts sitting on the shelf for it.

[@Davido50]

@ATVonDemand Sounds excellent! Have '21 Raptor 700R-SE. 3hrs on it! Rode only super easy in grassy field to break-in engine properly (heat cycles etc). I'm a Vet guy but want better front suspension. Do you recommend NEW front shocks or will a Rocket Ron type improvement be best all around way to go? Thanks for any advice. - David.. Western Ohio.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

That's definitely an awesome setup i need to do something to my Raptor shocks at a minimum.

[@ATVonDemand]

Sky's dilemma as far as the aftermarket. Have you spent much time trying to dial in your stock shocks? They are pretty adjustable on the R model

[@OdysseyOffroad]

@@ATVonDemand yes i have, it does make a huge difference.

[@MichiganQuadTrailsTales]

Nice!!

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks

[@alexpichardo5977]

They should’ve done the newer yfz450r oem long travel front suspension and then get them revalved very common setup

[@ATVonDemand]

Who's they? We'll talk to you. 😎 We've seen the YFZ450R front shocks revalved and altered to work with long travel A-Arms. Pete Hager did a set on his Raptor 700R. They look like they work great. That's a viable setup for sure. It's still going to be less expansive than buying new long-travel front shocks. We'll be exploring long-travel in the future.

[@TheDfrancis37]

Lonestar DC4 LT arms are what I am currently doing and my shocks are on the way to Ron @@ATVonDemand

[@jayson2015]

@4:57 you takes about a trx450 filter for the FCI intake on the raptor, do you guys have the partial airbox with that intake? And if so did you have to remove the steel cage in the filter? I assume it was a 06 plus trx filter

[@BuckeyeBallistics]

Awesome

[@ATVonDemand]

🤘

[@yxiscatti]

Nice video! very helpful, I have the FCI intake with box and I want to switch the air filter to a foam filter, like the one on the video, can you please tell me the exact model of the TRX 450 R air filter? It will fit with no modifications neeaded? Thank you!

[@canamdennis6829]

Nice ride wow

[@ATVonDemand]

It's fun.

[@6herc3]

What valves do you use in the Raptor shocks?

[@Raptor_Ruckus]

Great info! Is the rear shock still the stock length?

[@ATVonDemand]

Yes it is. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jaquecousteau2976]

What are those brake line clamps called? Tec Ceratec? Can’t find them anywhere.

[@ATVonDemand]

Hel Performance hel-usa.com

[@vidascekys6061]

Hi,what is the length of a arms, and shocks?

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

Sweet... 👍👍👍

[@ATVonDemand]

Good times!

[@700chavo]

How much $ for resprung and revalve shocks for a raptor 700r?

[@kobek5272]

I weigh roughly 210. What rear linkage would u recommend

[@ATVonDemand]

We can only vouch for the one we've tri'd which was the Hess linkage. We have no affiliation with them. They just work at helping get the back of the machine down a little bit. They're also supposed to help reduce mid stroke harshness. Not sure if the other one or two on the market do anything different.

[@kobek5272]

Yeah understandable. I just saw you say it was for lighter riders so was check to see if I’d be too heavy for it

[@dustinrichards8401]

BNR revalves

[@ATVonDemand]

We've heard good things about them.

[@dustinrichards8401]

@@ATVonDemand they’re awesome