I'm curious, about the swing arms on the 86 and 88,89 HOnda 250R fourtrax. I currently have an 86 and was wondering what the difference is between the 86 to 88 or 89? Is one longer than the other? Would I want to get the 88 or 89 swing arm over the 86 I currenly own?

Thanks

 

General2,

The 88-89 swing-arm is shorter than the 86-87 to give it quicker turning. It depends what kind of riding you do, if you do a lot of big hill climbs you may want to stay with the 86 swingarm. If you race or ride tight trails, then you may want to go to the 88-89 swing-arm.

If you do change swingarms, you will have to fabricate new rear motor mounts, because the 86 mounts to the swing-arm, but the 88-89 mounts to the frame and the swing-arm is solid in the front.

Good Luck,

Sickman

 

Thanks alot, that helps me make my decision.

Laters

 

Don't forget that the rear linkage is longer on an 86. So you'll have to get a new dog bone. You will most likely have to revalve your rear shock too. Good Luck.

It might be easier to just have your 86 steel arm shortened by 1 1/8th of an inch.

Waymod