Think way back to the 1980s when Honda's almighty TRX250R pretty much dominated in the world of high-performance ATV competition. Depending on the year model, the 250R put out 26 to 28 horsepower to the rear wheel. In the 1990s, Honda then released the TRX400EX that put out 26 horsepower to the rear wheel. At that time it was imperative to start with motor work and then maybe later a little suspension work if you really wanted to be competitive in racing. But as time moved on and ATVs evolved, that theory has actually reversed places. Today, with most of the 450s being up around 50 horsepower with just bolt-on power mods, the power is at the point that the average rider will actually not do faster lap times with the extra power and speed. The fact is that even with all of this added power, the stock suspension without proper setup is not adequate for going fast for long periods of time, carrying speed and ultimately dropping lap times. But a properly dialed in suspension setup can actually unleash your quad's full potential, therefore making you more of a threat to your competition on the trails or at the track.