85 yamaha 225 dr vs 86 yamaha 225 dx parts

[JimmyD1675]

hello,i'm rebuilding 2 85 yamaha 225 dr's & the one has a blown rear end so i got my hands on a 86 yamaha 225 dx rear end. i'm not sure now looking at them if i could use this rear for my dr. any help would be great.thx jim

[JimmyD1675]

i found this but its really no help.
http://www.3wheeler.org/vb/archive/index.php/t-4538.html

[muthey]

yes you can they are the exact same rear end

[JimmyD1675]

I can't get the dr shaft in the dx sway arm,it's to big & there both male ends.
Thanks for shedding any light on this

[muthey]

put up a picture of them side by side so we can get a look at the difference please

[JimmyD1675]

well i found my answer,check out these oem parts for the dr & dx rear
http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1986-yamaha-tri-moto-225dr-ytm225drs/o/m146897#sch212291
http://www.bikebandit.com/houseofmotorcycles/1984-yamaha-tri-moto-225dx-ytm225dxl/o/m147012#sch224220