Can any one tell me will a later model swingarm work on a 85-86 frame?

 

I dont know,, but would like to know also,, i got a broken one on my 86,, i will call dealer an ask today,,, let ya know what i find out
laterz,
Zuki

 

Thanks I will check into it too. My brother has an extra swingarm and bearing carrier and axle....I will see if it fits

 

Are you talking about a suzuki swingarm from a bike of a different year? If you are I'm not sure, but I have a RPM +2 on my '87 Lt250 and it is excellent. I strongly recommend it, it is one hell of a strong swingarm. I owned an '86 and I had problems with the swingarm and axle on it. So I got the package deal on my '87, RPM swingarm and +2 eliminator axle. As well a Works shock for the rear. Work great together if you want ultimate comfort and performance.
.......Freddie

 

I got a swing arm from my brother and it lines up perfectly on the frame and motor. I
am going to switch over to the later model swing arm due to the fact that I broke my other one and these later model ones are much
stronger.

 

Well I have had Quad racers since 86 and one thing I know is that suzuki never had a good design on any year QR. The 86 models were aluminum and did not handle hard riding very well, and the 87's and up came with the akward six bolt adjustment setup which makes getting the axle straight next to impossible. If you have an 87 and up I found that the best way to adjust it is to use a center punch and insert it into the hole in the swing arm bolt that bolts the swing arm to the frame. Then use a tape measure to maesure backfrom the center punch to the axle. Checking both sides until the axle reads the same on both sides. DON'T believe the little marks that are on the swing arm there is to much play for them to be accurate. I agree with freddie, If you can get an aftermarket swingarm you will be much happier. I have a Lagear built swingarm on my Zilla, not only is it strong but it has the easy cam chain adjuster which keeps everything straight. See ya in the woods

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