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Swingarm mods??

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Old 05-08-2002, 02:16 PM
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You can use something like this:

Raptor Swingarm Extension

But it still is +$270. You may be better off getting a proper one and paying a little more....

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Old 05-08-2002, 03:25 PM
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Jason,
The swing-arm has 1 needle bearing and 1 nylon bush on each side (the one that goes through the rear of the motor). You can install 2 bearings on each side. Also if you haven't pulled it apart and repacked it with grease do it ASAP as Yamaha don't put much in there. Look for pitting (rust) where the needle bearings run on the steel bushes. Chances are they will need replacing too.

Rennym,
Lenghtening the standard Swing-arm will only add the forces already at work. If you do any jumping or hard riding, cracks appear at the right front pivot point. Check yours out.
 
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Old 05-13-2002, 01:06 AM
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Mine isn't lengthened. I just found that site....

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Old 05-13-2002, 01:22 AM
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My dealer told me the same thing about the axle bearing, Yamaha is very cheap with the grease and repacking the bearing is not a warranty idem. PMO!!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
 
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Old 05-13-2002, 09:22 PM
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Definitely save the money and do it right the first time.Pay now or really pay later. Do after market. I will help you out with a chrome +1 Lonestar with carrier for 750.00.This would normally sell for over 900.00
 
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