450R Swinger mount to a 85 R?

**ProCarbine2k1** · 01-10-2007, 12:02 AM

very nice... i think theres a lot of stuff from the newer machines that could go on our trikes with minimal modification... it just takes one person to give it a shot... good job!!

**torker** · 01-10-2007, 12:04 AM

Wowww.
Does this thing actually lings up???
More pics please!!!!!!
Do you know the difference in weight?
Imagine, 450R rear susoension and KTM upside down fron susp. NUFF SAID!!!

I know it takes a lot more than just putting the parts, tunning and setting, but man...This is bringing the dinosaurs back to life!!!!!!!

THAT ROCKSSSSSSS.
TORKER.

**jeffatc250r** · 01-10-2007, 12:41 AM

Ive had this on for 5 months or so and prob have over 50 hrs on it and nothing has given me a problem, chain lines up perfect, everything works mint!! Ill post more pics tomm, what exactly do you want to see??

**jeffatc250r** · 01-10-2007, 12:42 AM

Oh and the weight is about the same i think

**Billy Golightly** · 01-10-2007, 12:46 AM

So the 250R and 450R sprockets take the same pattern? How about brake disc and such. Do the axles interchange? Damn I might want to get rid of my Z and go all modern suspension 250R now

**jeffatc250r** · 01-10-2007, 01:00 AM

I used a new 250r sprocket i had kicking around, the sprocket allen bolts are bigger on the 450 i had to get them at the honda shop for $30. I think the brake disc and hub are the same as the 250r but i havent tried this yet so not 100 percent sure, i have a 450 disc and hub. I think the axles interchange too. If you use the 450 axle you have to get 450 hubs as the 250r wheel hubs arent the same size.

**torker** · 01-10-2007, 01:24 AM

Would love to see the top part of the shock and the swingarm/frame mounting point.
This just keep getting better!!!!!!

TORKER.

**Fox250R** · 01-10-2007, 02:36 AM

Thanks for the help guys , but i traded the swinger for a gun like umm,, over a year ago lol...Jesus this thread is really 2 years old? Holycrap time flys!

**petesatc** · 01-10-2007, 05:21 AM

the 06/07 450r have a 1" longer swinger .......so if you want a standard 250r swinger length go for the 06/07

**jeffatc250r** · 01-10-2007, 05:53 PM

Yes thats right the 06 and 07 is longer, just be sure you get the 06-07 shock linkage though

**X2guy** · 01-10-2007, 07:35 PM

Awesome...I saw one on ebay a week or so ago and wondered if it could be done.
Will the 250R linkage and shock work or do you have to use the 450R stuff.

**Jason Hall** · 01-10-2007, 07:54 PM

jeffatc250r, Great Idea, that really looks sweet. I think a 06-07 swinger would be cool cause It's the same lenght as a stock R. It really shows how well honda built there stuff way back when. They really have'nt change that much In over 20 years. I wonder If the axle carrier has the same outside diameter. I know alot of people used to put 250R brake calipars & rotors on 400ex for better groung clearance & longer lasting brake pads. If the 450 stuff Is close to the same the Interchanging will carry on even longer.

**jeffatc250r** · 01-10-2007, 09:42 PM

x2 guy You have to use the 450 shock and link, the 250 will not work at all. you can use the 250r brake caliper and holder

**jeffatc250r** · 01-10-2007, 09:42 PM

x2 guy You have to use the 450 shock and link, the 250 will not work at all. you can use the 250r brake caliper and holder

**x.system** · 01-10-2007, 10:06 PM

This was done on a quad not to long ago, I remembered reading about it so I went and found it on exriders. I don't know what the 450 swinger weighs but I know I saved at least 10 pounds when I did the switch on my trx from steel to aluminum.

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthre...hreadid=217466

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