anyone know where i can find a 2"+???? swingarm for 1985 suzuki lt 230 s??? i had to engineer my swingarm bearings so i need some info as to who makes one and where i can get it
thanks
albung

 

You won't find one. There was a time when you could probably buy one, but those days are long over. You'll have to have one custom made. The best thing to do is have an aluminum quadracer swingarm shortened and retro fit it. Stock, the 250 swingarm is about 6 inches longer than the 230, so it's a little too long. But they can be shortened. Or, you could use a quadzilla swing arm which is about an inch shorter than the 250. But you would still want to shorten it a little also. You'll have to design a different shock linkage system also, unless you use a quadzilla swingarm, or a 250 swingarm from 91-92 only. The 85-90 250 swingarms use a linkage arm that attaches to the frame. It can't be used on the sport.

Sorry for the bad news. However, the aluminum conversion from a quadracer is a cheap alternative, and a big improvement.

 

thankyou kind sir
i didnt think id find one but ill maybe try your idea

 

i just started to install a 89 quadracer swing arm on mine today....had to spread the frame just a smidge.....otherwise it fits fine. I'm using a longer shock that attaches to the stock location at the top on the sport and i drilled a new hole on the bottom bracket for the bottom shock mount. Looks like it will work great....i didn't shorten the quadracer swing arm i wanted to see what it will look like. So far i don't think it will look to bad...i run 20x11x9 tires so it should make it look better. Just need a bearing carrier to finish it up..the one i got with the swingarm was cracked real bad. Other than that it should work great and look sooooo much better!!!

 

Having too long of a swingarm can also lead to wieght distribution, and traction problems.