85 R Swinger question

[Fox250R]

Im in the market for a extended swinger..Im thinkin either 4 or 6 inch..I've been running my stocker for years.. My question is how much will a new swinger really help me in drags..Granted my R isnt really a drag bike..But its all i can do to keep the front end down in 5th and trying to power shift from 2nd to 4th is a joke... And how much will this effect my wheelies and just overall ride..I've heard a somewhat longer swinger really smooths out your ride..........Anyway i know i want one! but should it be a 4 or 6 inch.. And what brand should i go with? I was thinking calfab..Im going to look on ebay when i figure out what i want...Thanks :)

[KASEY]

4 inch should keep the front down nice ,, i have a 6+ on the 500 and i love it,,,,,,,,,

[deathman53]

I have a +1 on mine, the 310pv and all rest of trx hi-perf mods it was a joke to ride it with the stock swinger. The +1 makes it rideable, but if I don't sit all the way up, it will wheelie out of control.

[Louis Mielke]

+4 on my 500. Keeps it down unless i don't want it to. It will still grab some sky if I gun it.

[Jason Hall]

The longer you go with the swingarm, the more you loose your turning radious. If you like to slide & have good control while sideway's I would'nt go over 2-3". I have a plus 6 on my drag 310r & love It. But I think for an everyday rider 250r I would build a +2. If you don't jump alot, try just lowering the bike some In the front & loosen up your rear shock spring tension. That makes a real big differance.

[KASEY]

i jump alot,,, i turn alot and i slide alot,, its just what you get use to 6+ and love it i am also going to put a 4+ on kellis 250r for her,,,,
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[3wheelencowboy]

those are some awsome pics how much would an extended swinger cost??

[Aussieduner]

Great pics Kasey,that has to be Glamis ?

Aussie

[KASEY]

picture 1 glamis
picture 2 florence
picture 3 spinreel
picture 4 florence
picture 5 gordons well
picture 6 gordons well

[Fox250R]

Dam kasey, i wanna go riding with you sometime :) Im guessing the 4+ i want is going to be around 400..Im not sure if i want it chrome or not since i dont have much chrome on my bike at this time..Im going to be making some film this summer so im looking for the new swinger and new fork springs so i can start jumping again... I really want the new swingarm cause i've never used anything else other than stock on all my bikes over the years..Well i think im going with the 4+.. i just need to find the right one now....

[weed]

they have some swingers for around 3 hundred
on podosracing.com

or try independentcycleworks.com

[cr480r]

I had a +4" on my tecate. It made a huge difference. I feel it handled and turned even better for my style of ridind.

[Fox250R]

And it seems ill be getting a chrome swingarm from the looks of it...This might be a dumb question but does chrome rust? I ride at the beach alot so alot of salt water around...I just dont wanna have to spend a butt load of time trying to keep it non rusty...

[breastman569]

yes it can rust but just try to take care of it after your done ridding it. beleive it or not even in arizona things rust!

[KASEY]

Dam kasey, i wanna go riding with you sometime

GOING TO THE RAMPAGE IN FLORENCE THIS YEAR?????

[3wheelencowboy]

ya it will rust overtime if you don't take care of it you just have to keep it polished when you get it let me know what you think because thats what i'm going to get next for my r

[Fox250R]

when i get it is there anything else i need? like a carrier? or would one come with it? would it just bolt up to my stock carrier?

[200x newby]

buy a stock swinger and extended it. its slot cheaper and you can paint it what ever color you want im doing it and im having my ceramic coated so it will never rust!!! if you dont have access to a welder and grider im sure you could find a buddy to do it for you or i might be able to do one for you for a fee!!!

[atcsteve]

Ive got a plus 6" and a plus 10" from podos and they rock!!They hold up well,are light and make a huge differance in the drags!!!!!

[Fox250R]

Ive got a plus 6" and a plus 10" from podos and they rock!!They hold up well,are light and make a huge differance in the drags!!!!!
how much do those go for and do the carrier and bearings come with it? Im looking for a 4+...Thanks