YFZ450R Adjustable Upper A-Arms by Teixeira Tech Test Review: The Best Upgrade for The YFZ450R?

YFZ450R Adjustable Upper A-Arms by Teixeira Tech Test Review: The Best Upgrade for The YFZ450R? Teixeira Tech is a bit of a high end boutique brand offering a surprising amount of value for the price. Teixeira Tech’s A-Arms are built in the United States of tig welded 4130 chromoly. Just like Teixeira’s full set of XGC arms, their CXC upper A-Arms add camber and caster adjustment to the YFZ’s front end. Teixeira's caster adjustment system is simple and intuitive. The notched system can be loosened up, adjusted and tightened in a couple of minutes. This makes optimizing handling easy for riding in tighter or wide open conditions.
The included Caster Bracket eliminate the YFZ450R’s caster increase with their Caster Bracket that raises the rear of the A-Arm making it more in line with the angle of the lower Arms. Teixeira tells us that you can’t make the upper and lower A-Arms perfectly parallel with the lowers. For this reason, Teixeira Tech’s Caster Bracket slightly overshoots parallel, which causes caster to slightly decrease as the front end compresses. This allows the machine to turn in slightly quicker with less effort and bump feedback through the bars.
Having ridden them, we’d go as far as to say that Teixeira Tech’s CXC A-Arms are a must have upgrade for any YFZ450R owner looking to maximize performance for the least amount of money. For many of us, the YFZ450R’s 48.5” width and 9.8” of front suspension travel is plenty. Teixeira Tech’s CXC upper arms undoubtedly improve handling and offer all the adjustment of a full set of aftermarket A-Arms at a fraction of the price. Best of all, since they don’t change any leverage ratios on the front end they don’t require you to spend any added money on your shocks until you’re ready to take that next step.
A good steering stabilizer is a mandatory handling upgrade for any sport ATV owner. As is a set of A-Arms with Teixeira Tech’s Castor Bracket if you happen to own a YFZ450R.
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[@evanhartzel37]

These were a game changer! Loved testing this bike! Outstanding Job Teixeira Tech!

[@dirttraxtv]

This is such an awesome ATV. Would love to take it for a rip with these upgrades installed. Great report, guys ✌️👊💥

[@pitchpines3851]

Great review as always!

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks! Really glad you enjoyed it.

[@OdysseyOffroad]

Another great video!

[@ATVonDemand]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and letting us know how you feel. 😁

[@DUNEATV]

Love your content guys! #SAVESPORTQUADS

[@ATVonDemand]

Thank you! We are doing our best to help save them. Wish the greedy manufacturers would catch on.

[@doc_teamwaxoffroad]

Teixeira Tech makes great products.. Great review.. 👍👍

[@ATVonDemand]

Glad you like it doc. We didn't know how good these arms were till we tried them. Obviously we have been a fan of TXT for years.

[@vintagetrikesandquads4012]

It seems like an easy fix from the factory. They should have changed it after all these years. If Yamaha had any competition in the 450 class, they probably would have. Hopefully Honda will get back in the game.

[@ATVonDemand]

Not such a simple change from the manufacturer because the frame is cast aluminum. It would require a new casting. It wasn't a mistake. We believe Yamaha was trying to keep the caster from reducing going into corners. Unfortunately they went a little too far In many people's opinion. Yes , competition wood and definitely result in progress.

[@DirtObseXXion]

TXT stuff is legit! Got the uppers on our KFX..

[@ATVonDemand]

They make a big difference on the Kawasaki.

[@redrockracing4571]

Ive been contemplating getting a set of TXT XC A-arms for my YFZ450r. Cant find much on the testing for the whole kit.

[@vintagetrikesandquads4012]

No changes to the front a-arm mount are necessary? It seems the bolt would have to come out at an angle to match the higher rear mount, causing it to bind.

[@ATVonDemand]

No changes to the mounts on the frame are necessary. That's what the caster bracket takes care of period it relocates the rear mount up a bit.No changes to the mounts on the frame are necessary. That's what the caster bracket takes care of period it relocates the rear mount up a bit. There are no binding issues. We installed them this was our quad.

[@trav4024]

Would these help with chop in the sand dunes

[@ATVonDemand]

If your front end feels a little unstable at high speed in chop, Yes because you can add more caster. They will not change how firm or soft your shocks.Are you will have to do that with the clickers.

[@pilotsutterfield7053]

Are these available for the yfz 450?

[@ATVonDemand]

Yes they are. They have some for the original YMZ450. They cost a bit less since there is no caster bracket. They are $429.

[@pilotsutterfield7053]

@@ATVonDemand ok thanks

[@vacatedbroom6237]

Thank you for referring to other metal as Chinese garbage

[@ATVonDemand]

Only the ones made in China. There are more than a few American made manufacturers left. Better quality and more deserving of our support.