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  1. 12-03-2006, 07:45 PM #1
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    85 R Swinger question

    Im in the market for a extended swinger..Im thinkin either 4 or 6 inch..I've been running my stocker for years.. My question is how much will a new swinger really help me in drags..Granted my R isnt really a drag bike..But its all i can do to keep the front end down in 5th and trying to power shift from 2nd to 4th is a joke... And how much will this effect my wheelies and just overall ride..I've heard a somewhat longer swinger really smooths out your ride..........Anyway i know i want one! but should it be a 4 or 6 inch.. And what brand should i go with? I was thinking calfab..Im going to look on ebay when i figure out what i want...Thanks
    1986 ATC 250R
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  2. 12-03-2006, 08:10 PM #2
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    4 inch should keep the front down nice ,, i have a 6+ on the 500 and i love it,,,,,,,,,
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  3. 12-03-2006, 11:10 PM #3
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    I have a +1 on mine, the 310pv and all rest of trx hi-perf mods it was a joke to ride it with the stock swinger. The +1 makes it rideable, but if I don't sit all the way up, it will wheelie out of control.
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  4. 12-03-2006, 11:18 PM #4
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    +4 on my 500. Keeps it down unless i don't want it to. It will still grab some sky if I gun it.
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  5. 12-03-2006, 11:21 PM #5
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    The longer you go with the swingarm, the more you loose your turning radious. If you like to slide & have good control while sideway's I would'nt go over 2-3". I have a plus 6 on my drag 310r & love It. But I think for an everyday rider 250r I would build a +2. If you don't jump alot, try just lowering the bike some In the front & loosen up your rear shock spring tension. That makes a real big differance.

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  6. 12-04-2006, 12:25 AM #6
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    i jump alot,,, i turn alot and i slide alot,, its just what you get use to 6+ and love it i am also going to put a 4+ on kellis 250r for her,,,,





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  7. 12-04-2006, 12:32 AM #7
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    those are some awsome pics how much would an extended swinger cost??
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  8. 12-04-2006, 12:35 AM #8
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    Great pics Kasey,that has to be Glamis ?

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  9. 12-04-2006, 12:45 AM #9
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  10. 12-04-2006, 01:27 AM #10
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    Dam kasey, i wanna go riding with you sometime Im guessing the 4+ i want is going to be around 400..Im not sure if i want it chrome or not since i dont have much chrome on my bike at this time..Im going to be making some film this summer so im looking for the new swinger and new fork springs so i can start jumping again... I really want the new swingarm cause i've never used anything else other than stock on all my bikes over the years..Well i think im going with the 4+.. i just need to find the right one now....
    1986 ATC 250R
    Ported w/ Cool head
    LED pipe and silencer.
    Vforce3
    Keihin PWK 38mm
    Works Ultra Cross Shock
    LSR +2 Axle
    American Star Racing +4 Swinger
    LED Intake
    Hi-Flite desert seat
    OEM clutch 89 upgrade
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  11. 12-04-2006, 01:41 AM #11
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    they have some swingers for around 3 hundred
    on podosracing.com

    or try independentcycleworks.com
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  12. 12-04-2006, 03:44 AM #12
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    I had a +4" on my tecate. It made a huge difference. I feel it handled and turned even better for my style of ridind.
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  13. 12-04-2006, 04:46 AM #13
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    And it seems ill be getting a chrome swingarm from the looks of it...This might be a dumb question but does chrome rust? I ride at the beach alot so alot of salt water around...I just dont wanna have to spend a butt load of time trying to keep it non rusty...
    1986 ATC 250R
    Ported w/ Cool head
    LED pipe and silencer.
    Vforce3
    Keihin PWK 38mm
    Works Ultra Cross Shock
    LSR +2 Axle
    American Star Racing +4 Swinger
    LED Intake
    Hi-Flite desert seat
    OEM clutch 89 upgrade
    2021 YFZ450Rse Rossier R5 Titanium Header AIS Delete FCI Vortex ECU

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  14. 12-04-2006, 01:28 PM #14
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    yes it can rust but just try to take care of it after your done ridding it. beleive it or not even in arizona things rust!
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  15. 12-04-2006, 09:58 PM #15
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    Dam kasey, i wanna go riding with you sometime
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