raxen Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 What is the best swingarm length for trail riding? I know that the -1 is supposed to correct the banshee suspension geometry to be more like a 250R but is that something that you want. I have never ridden a 250R, only banshees. I know for mountain climbs 8-10+ is the way to go, it has looked ditto for drags but what about dunes and trails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignasty1 Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 really it depends on your mods the big stretch bikes are modded to f*ck and back usually. but list ur mods and we can help ya. ohh and list where you ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemical Castration Posted November 7, 2003 Report Share Posted November 7, 2003 The whole point in lengthening the swingarm is to transfer weight. When you're drag racing you dont want to wheelie to the moon when you take off, so you lengthen the swingarm so you have a better takeoff, the disadvantage to doing this is that it makes it harder to maneuver and you have less traction. When you shorten the swingarm you get more traction and it is alot easier to maneuver. Deciding which way to go really depends on your type of riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted November 8, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 Well, I just bought a 10 mm crank accompanying cylinders nitrous wet kit adj. timing plate IV heads lightened flywheel shift star mod I haven't bought carbs or pipes yet Pretty radical port work V-force reed assembly I am waiting to buy the pipes and stuff after my walet recovers from the 10 mm crank. The nitrous just looked fun, I've drag raced before with nitrous and it looked to be a whole load of fun on a banshee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MULLET~BOY Posted November 8, 2003 Report Share Posted November 8, 2003 and your gona ride trailes and dune if its on gas i would say your gona need probably a +6 or +8 don't even think about running a minus 1 it would flip over at idle not to mention when you give it some juice get us some pictures of that beast when its all done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted November 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 I'll get some pics up soon. The frame just got in from the powdercoater and I just purchased a T-Rex kit for the motor. It will be sweet one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oilsmoke Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 I run a 4 inch on my shee at the Dunes in Idaho.Your bike sound like you are going to make alot of power and if you are more into dune or dragging I get 8" ext swing. I sure with N20 you will need it. If you plan on trail more than dune i think 4".I like mine alot, It don't seam like i need to force it around the few trails i do use it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gattaca37 Posted November 9, 2003 Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 I have a custom +10 using standard axle carrier for sale. $250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raxen Posted November 9, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2003 thanks, I was thinking about the RAX titanium after the suggestions. I think right now it only comes in 6 inche ex. lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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