+-
« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86  (Read 580 times)

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pro Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 982
91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« on: September 20, 2013, 06:13:05 am »
I know the linkage is diffrent. But can anyone shine some light and tell me what's diffrent? And what would need to be done to the frame to run this setup?
I want to run the z400 rear shock and the 91 92 swinger.
Someone please shed light to this subject!
Also how are they mounting between the engine/frame and grinding need to be done there? I dont think so because the swingarm bearings kit all combine so they should be all the same width... So its just the linkage.
Logged

Share on Bluesky Share on Facebook

Offline

  • 1991 Lt250r
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Elite Member
  • **********
  • Posts: 1350
  • Gender: Male
  • Location: West Virginia
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2013, 06:18:39 am »
The z 400 shock is to stiff for the 91 92.   I tried it once  then I put the quadracer  spring on a z400 shock and it was too soft.
Logged
91 Lt250r Bartlett port and head mod v force 2 Hinson Clutch Basket Cool Head Scp Pipe and silencer ,KN air filter ,EBC clutch, Ohlins  Triple rate Shocks Redone by PEP Shocks,Stock Rear Shock Redone By Pep Shock,  DG nerf Bars , Lonestar axle 2+2,Lonestar Swingarm ,Douglas Red Label rims.

Offline

  • CEO BRP
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Trail Blazer
  • ******
  • Posts: 772
  • BRaP Small block 302, Released and Running
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2013, 06:24:27 am »
The Z 400 shock is also just a little too long needs to be shortened so It wont bind the chain at full extension  Over jumps. you will need to build a new upper shock mount in the back bone of the frame directly off the end of the breather tube. 
Logged

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pro Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 915
  • Location: Cincinnati, Oh
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2013, 07:22:04 am »
I bought a 91' LT250R that had a Z400 shock on the rear and a standard length swinger.  It's way too stiff.
Logged

Offline

  • CEO BRP
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Trail Blazer
  • ******
  • Posts: 772
  • BRaP Small block 302, Released and Running
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2013, 07:53:34 am »
throw a +4 swingarm on and revalve the shock and It will ride good Im 200lbs and ran that spring in my TT bike at Ashtabula It was perfect for a correctly valved shock -2 swingarm and jumping.
Logged

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pro Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 982
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2013, 09:10:36 am »
So it sounds like its not worth fitting up the 91 92 swinger just for the z400 shock. Or is it worth it for just the modern shock and linkage then get it revalved?
Logged

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pro Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 915
  • Location: Cincinnati, Oh
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #6 on: September 20, 2013, 09:17:54 am »
The frame is also different.
Logged

Offline

  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Pro Member
  • ********
  • Posts: 982
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #7 on: September 20, 2013, 05:18:07 pm »
That's what I'm asking how much different and how much is involved with switching it over. I assume there different where linkage mounts and the top shock mount ?
Logged

Offline

  • 1991 Lt250r
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Elite Member
  • **********
  • Posts: 1350
  • Gender: Male
  • Location: West Virginia
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #8 on: September 20, 2013, 05:29:58 pm »
Shock mounts in front of the airbox it has cushion style linkage alot different
Logged
91 Lt250r Bartlett port and head mod v force 2 Hinson Clutch Basket Cool Head Scp Pipe and silencer ,KN air filter ,EBC clutch, Ohlins  Triple rate Shocks Redone by PEP Shocks,Stock Rear Shock Redone By Pep Shock,  DG nerf Bars , Lonestar axle 2+2,Lonestar Swingarm ,Douglas Red Label rims.

Offline

  • CEO BRP
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Trail Blazer
  • ******
  • Posts: 772
  • BRaP Small block 302, Released and Running
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2013, 12:03:13 pm »
Not worth the aggravation . Get the stock shock rebuilt or get an Elka set up properly. I like the early rear setup a lot if there set correctly.
Logged

Offline

  • How is holding onto all the 85 86 swingers???
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Elite Member
  • **********
  • Posts: 1188
  • Gender: Male
  • NEEDIN 85 86 SWINGARMS
  • Location: MO
Re: 91 92 swingarm on 85 86
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2013, 08:40:06 pm »
What is it about the early years that you like iceracer?  Is there any mods you like to do to the old swingers before racing them? Things like gussetting, or adding slabs of aluminum around carrier housing?  Are they lighter than 87'+?
Logged
1-1985 SUZUKI LT250R
1-2013 HONDA TRX450ER
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
 

+- Suzuki Quadracer HQ Store Zone

http://www.suzukiquadracerhq.com/index.php?action=store