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Maico
07-22-2007, 09:24 PM
Guys...I'm looking to build an aluminum swing arm for my '86 Tecate T3. I plan on using '86 Honda 250R parts....carrier,axle and hubs. I need to know:

Is the caliper bracket still available new ?? Is there a good supply of used out there?? Same goes with the disc brake hub ??

I'm rounding up the aluminum right now. When it all gets here...I'll build a jig and get started. I think I'll just stay with the stock length for now.
BigGreenMachine
07-22-2007, 10:06 PM
Why not go 400ex? Their swingarms are aluminum as is the 450R
Maico
07-23-2007, 02:29 AM
The 400EX and 450R will bolt right on the '86 Tecate ??
BigGreenMachine
07-23-2007, 03:17 PM
No sorry I meant why not use the 400EX carrier. You could cut the 400ex arm at the carrier and weld it onto the tecate swinger.
Dustin87R
07-23-2007, 06:38 PM
I think the 400ex and trx250r carrier are the same.If you need a carrier let me know I have a spare twin row I got with my 250r.
deathman53
07-23-2007, 09:49 PM
yes, a 250r 86-89 caliper bracket is available as the whole piece. ~$45
Maico
07-24-2007, 08:31 AM
I think the 400ex and trx250r carrier are the same.If you need a carrier let me know I have a spare twin row I got with my 250r.

I could use a carrier. Not looking for a $$$ spendy 1 though...not for a jig set-up anyway. Even a decent,used stock carrier would do. Once it's done and the bugs worked out....then I'll go for the good stuff. :w00t:
BigGreenMachine
07-24-2007, 09:29 AM
What I meant was use the 400EX carrier housing on your custom swingarm...
Maico
07-24-2007, 09:37 AM
I know,James. I figure if I'm going to go thru the trouble of cutting up 2 swingarms to make 1...I might as well make a complete new swinger. Besides...If I don't like how it turns out for some reason...I'm screwed as I only have 1 stock '86 Tecate swinger (You got the other 1 had).
BigGreenMachine
07-24-2007, 09:55 AM
10/4 Sounds like it'll be the setup to have especially with all the options for 250R rear ends.
Maico
07-24-2007, 10:05 AM
10/4 Sounds like it'll be the setup to have especially with all the options for 250R rear ends.

That was my thoughts...axles are available and carriers are everywhere.
Dustin87R
07-24-2007, 05:19 PM
I could use a carrier. Not looking for a $$$ spendy 1 though...not for a jig set-up anyway. Even a decent,used stock carrier would do. Once it's done and the bugs worked out....then I'll go for the good stuff. :w00t:

I'll take $25.00 for the one I've got if your interested let me know.
Maico
07-24-2007, 08:37 PM
I'll take $25.00 for the one I've got if your interested let me know.

I'm interested...is it complete...ready for axle?? You're in N. Georgia....whereabouts??