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Old 11-25-2002, 11:07 PM
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

as some of you may have noticed i am shamelessly using your knowledge of atvs for my own gain ,that being said here goes my next question. i am trying to find a high quality 4" or 6" extended swingarm for my raptor. i know that their are many choices but i want to make sure that the chain adjustment is as good or hopefully better than stock and of course high quality construction is a concern . any ideas?
 
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Old 11-25-2002, 11:17 PM
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

My opinion is +6 will be too long unless your running a turbo[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I currently have a +4 lonestar and am very happy with it Chain adjustment is fast and simple with the twin row carrier. You might also consider getting your stocker lengthened if ya want to save some$$$ .
 
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Old 11-26-2002, 01:44 AM
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

how far can the stock swingarm be lengthened ,and any ideas on who might do the work ?saving some cash as opposed to buying a whole new swingarm sounds good to me.my need for the extra swingarm length comes from my thinking i need to climb a dune that looks like it might be a challenge so i think i would probably want a 4". if anyone has had their stock setup altered that much i would like to hear who did the work and the cost involved.
 
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Old 11-26-2002, 09:10 AM
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

I run the 14 up front with a stock rear, seems to be just right for me and my bike.
 
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Old 11-26-2002, 03:48 PM
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

I had my stock swingarm extended to +3" by Bullet Fabrication 310-327-3777.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291401509
 
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Old 11-26-2002, 05:46 PM
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

Most aftermarket swingarms have the easier style cam adjustments
 
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Old 11-26-2002, 07:26 PM
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

i have a plus six and just motor is a little long, but on the nitrous is about right.i run a 14 on the front, and it works the best so far.
 
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Old 11-27-2002, 12:13 PM
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

Just to let you know, I am selling my stock swingarm that was extended +2" by the Quad Shop. Let me know if interested!
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Old 11-27-2002, 02:31 PM
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

Bad news update, the quad shop no longer extends stock swing arms......[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
 
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Default quality 4 " or 6" extended swingarm for raptor?

Yeah, because the welding shop they used went from a 1 week turn-around to an almost 5 week turn-around on doing them.

There are several guys on here with them!
 


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