So, I know El diablo swapped on a banshee swing arm with quite a bit of work. I was wondering if anyone has tried a YFZ450 swinger on these bikes? I can get one for $20 on the local CL heres the link.

http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/sno/4354016130.html

Sorry if its a dumb question 

Thanks. For $20 I might have to give it a try, I've always thought that the YFZ and banshee Swing arms were pretty similar but it looks like the chain slider is on the opposite side. not a big issue though.

Oh, I see it now.  that makes sense. I saw a rear YFZ shock and it had a shackle on the lower end of the shock I would have to make something up like that, the main mounting bolt holes look to be the same but its hard to tell. I would also need to look into the carrier bearing as well because that looks very different.

Overall though if do able, it would be a very sturdy set up.

I believe your right because it is a round carrier. but not the type that were used to seeing on an LT, It would be sweet to get the whole rear end fabbed up to work on an LT though. I dont think I have ever seen a YFZ with a broken swingarm, or any other issues like that.

It might be worth while hoping on a YFZ forum and see if there are any "normal" issues like that with certain years to avoid. I've always thought that the stock YFZ suspension set up was one of the better ones to get off the show room floor, until the LTR came out at least.

I wonder how thats going to change the feel of the bike. I'm sure it will be a big improvement in anyway.