I have finally broken my stock P.O.S. swingarm on my 400ex & Iam ready to enter the market in search of an aftermarket replacement. Everyone give some info & opinions on which company to go with. I was kinda wanting to go with a LSR but according to there website theyre on a 10 week backorder. So if anyone has any + or - info about swingarms let me hear it all. Thanks!!!

 

You could go with a Houser, www.houser-racing.com. Jeff is a great guy and his product seems to be great. I haven't gotten to ride my new bike yet, but his craftsmanship looks real good. I had a Lonestar standard length on my old 400EX and it held up fine. If you think you want a lonestar call Legacy Atv, legacyatv.com, and K&K Atv, kandkatv.com. Either one of them might have one in stock. Just out of curiousity, have you gotten your pivot bolt out yet?

 

Thanks for the info! Im actually going to start tearing it down as soon as i get off the comp, I had it out a couple of months ago to replace the bearings. Why do you ask??

 

Just that they have a nasty habit of seizing up. I have had two seize up on me. It might come from me using a pressure washer alot at the track.

 

I have a Laeger's and from what I've seen, I like it better than LSR or Houser. That's just my uninformed opinion, It's worth exactly what you paid for it.

The last time I went to baldwinmotorsports.com they had some in stock.

If money is no object the lobo rear end from Roll sure looks sweet, but I don't have any experience at all with them.

 

From what I have read on other forums, Lonestar swingarms seem to be prone to breaking as well. I have heard nothing but good reviews of Houser swingarms.

 

OK got another one for you all, should i go with std or + 1 1/4?? Ive called around & it seems like everyone has 1 1/4 ones in stock. Plus I found a slighty used 1 1/4 Houser for $400. I usually do alot of woods riding with an ocassional MX track or two. I know the 1 1/4 helps out on the MX side but will it effect my handling very much in the woods?? Im still running stock shock in the rear if that has anything to do with it. Please let me know, Thanks a mil.!!

 

You will need to add some links to your chain if you go +1.25 (or just buy new if it's worn much.)

If you are a heavier person, you may need to get your shock worked on for very aggressive mx, but I doubt you would notice a difference in the woods.

I weigh 225 dry and my rear shock is a little too soft now that I have the +1.25 swingarm.

 

with these after market swing arms can you still install a skid plate to them. also should i go with a +1 inch swingarm or stock lengh.