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Old 02-03-2010, 05:09 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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I was planning on getting a longer swingarm and thought I would seek advice from anyone who offers.I have a stock arm right know but was thinking of going w/ a +6.My bro feels I should go w/ a +4.What I am looking for is good stability and wheel base.I trail ride mostly and not interested in jumping or pulling wheelies.I was thinking of the +6 but want to know if its to extreme.I know it will throw the steering off a little but can sacrafice that.Any help would be appreciated,and would like to know how others like the +6 lenght for their bikes.
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Old 02-03-2010, 05:15 PM   #2 (permalink)
 
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+6 is more for drag racing, probly wouldnt turn as tight in the trails. +3 or 4 would be the way to go for trail riding.
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moe, did u see the links to swingers that i sent ur bro?
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I saw something about swingarms a few days ago.I could not find it back in rhe forum pages.I thought asking more specific ?s about my riding style and what others think.My bro feels a +4 would work, I am just concerned it might not be long enough.
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Old 02-03-2010, 05:24 PM   #6 (permalink)
 
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I saw something about swingarms a few days ago.I could not find it back in rhe forum pages.I thought asking more specific ?s about my riding style and what others think.My bro feels a +4 would work, I am just concerned it might not be long enough.
trust me a +4 is plenty long enough. dont go any longer cause ull regret it. you wouldnt think +4 would actually do much..but it deff does,esp when ur trying to get up some pretty sketchy hills.
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hey man we can stretch your stock swinger.....and like staed above +3 - +4 would be best for trail riding....send me a pm and we can talk
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My advice +3 or 4.
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I loved my +2. Gave the bike a nice stance and really made a difference. +6 is way overkill.
+2, +3, +4 would be your best bet
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I think I probably go w/ the +4.From what you guys are telling me I do not want overkill I want stability.I am kinda of a tall guy and wanted a longer wheel base for the bike.Thank you for all your input.
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