85 350x carrier

[codeman003]

I am wanting to replace the carrier on my 85 350x with a billet one, but everything on eBay is for an 86. Do you guys know if I can make it work? What is the difference? I used to have an 86 but sold it like an idiot years ago, hence now I have an 85 and another expensive project. Also, anyone familiar with the extended swingarms from HRE? They look pretty nice. I was thinking about doing an extended swingarm because I am going to do the fork conversion to inverts, just not sure how it will handle in the woods then. Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys

[Shawn Powell]

I have a plus two from HRE and it's about 2 years old. I also have an 85 but when I did the swinger I upgraded everything to 86 style. Rear brake carrier etc. probably you best bet.


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[codeman003]

So all I would need is an 86 rear brake setup? What is the difference between the two, the calipers? How do you like your plus 2 Shawn? I was thinking about going 4, but some people say that is too long.

[codeman003]

Are the 85 and 86 swingarms the same and the brake setup is the only difference?

[Shawn Powell]

I like the plus 2. I think 4 would have been TWO much ( see what I did there?) it turns nice and the ride is good. I guess it depends on your style and type of riding. Mines trails and desert. I don't know if the swingers are different between years.


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[Aulbaugh]

Are the 85 and 86 swingarms the same ?

The swingarms are different between the two years.

[codeman003]

LOL, I like that Shawn. I will be riding trails and a little bit on my local MX track. I am just trying to do as much research as I can before making a decision. I don't want to mess up the geometry of the bike too much. I know HRE makes them for only an 86, so I picked up the 86 brake mounting bracket off eBay. I believe the actual calipers are the same.

[big specht]

The difference in the carriers is the sprocket bolts on the axle the 85's have a normal bolt that holds the sprocket on and the 86's have a machine type head bolt that hold the sprocket on. If you try and use a 85 axle set up with a 86 carrier the bolts will hit carrier

[axeman24]

big specht is right about the bolts
they will hit the 86 carrier
theres a few options here

1 you can get lower profile bolts or grind the head of yours (i dont like that option)
2 you can get an 86 sprocket and bolts best(best option)
3 get a durablue (other manufactures may be the same but i have durablue) axle the sprocket hub is threaded so the bolts dont stick out on the carrier side

heres my 85 350x durablue axle and hub 86 billet carrier
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[codeman003]

Guys, thanks for the responses. Axeman, I used to have an 86 350x and had a durablue axle and loved it. I cannot remember where I purchased mine at. Do you know of somewhere that would have a better deal over others? Also, as long as I buy a new axle, the carrier for an 86 will be fine? I do not need to change anything else?

[codeman003]

Is there a certain brand billet carrier that is better than others? Or will any one of them off eBay fit the bill?

[Shawn Powell]

I had good luck with Niche. Fit well haven't had any problems. Looks nice also. It's a double row type.


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[axeman24]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-ATC350X-Forged-Billet-Rear-Axle-Bearing-Carrier-1986/321679074242?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

this is the one i bought and Shawn Powell said he has had one for a while and its been good to him

if by new axle you mean durablue yes otherwise i cannot say for sure

[axeman24]

haha didnt see your comment shawn

[Shawn Powell]

That's the exact one I bought axeman. I've had a couple niche products on other bikes never any issues. I just took this one out to grease it after a couple years. Took about half a pump and was still good. For whatever that's worth.


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