one21 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 Will an extended swingarm hurt my performance? I have some pipes coming in hopefully real soon(pro circuits) and k&n filters...When should i add the swingarm and how many inches extended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdawg82 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I would not even bother with an extended swingarm with just pipes and a filter. You would also have to get a new shock to accomodate the longer swingarm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayfst Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 get at least 70 horses before you get a swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brugal Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 (edited) Your not even close to needing an extended swingarm.If anything ,you should probably cut two inches off the stock swingarm ,with those mods youll have alot more fun. Edited July 21, 2005 by brugal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 A longer swingarm is typically used to help keep the front end down under heavy acceleration. I've sold swingarms for bikes with pipes and some porting but only about a +2 or a +4 for more heavily ported bikes. A +6 is more reserved for those bikes that can drag, and dune. Anything over +6 really isn't good for anything but drag bikes. Most of the shorter swingarms (-1, -2) I've made are for flat tracking, MX, ect. It brings the rear wheels closer to the center of gravity on the bike and allows you to hook up really well. With some decent shocks, you won't wheelie at every turn, you'll actually get some good weight transfer and some squat in the rear end and you'll take off like a bat out of hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdawg82 Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 How much do you charge for a -2 swingarm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switchblade Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 I'm running a 485 cheetah and I only have a +2, and it is a blast to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted July 21, 2005 Report Share Posted July 21, 2005 How much do you charge for a -2 swingarm? 395322[/snapback] Most of it depends on how you want it finished. Bare, PC'ed or Chrome. I've actually sold more bare than any. $505 for a complete ready to run BARE swingarm/loaded carrier plus $25 shipping. $530 total. All you do is put an axle in the carrier, put your chain sliders and dust caps on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 what kinda riding do u do?? that will help to determine what length swinger you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeCJ3 Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 Your not even close to needing an extended swingarm.If anything ,you should probably cut two inches off the stock swingarm ,with those mods youll have alot more fun. 395276[/snapback] How do you cut a stock swing arm??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 How do you cut a stock swing arm??? 395484[/snapback] cut the rear tabs for stock carrier and re weld. i have shortened and extended many of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brugal Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 cut the rear tabs for stock carrier and re weld. i have shortened and extended many of them... 395531[/snapback] exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeCJ3 Posted July 22, 2005 Report Share Posted July 22, 2005 hmmm....different. Not sure if I would trust it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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