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Stretched Swingarm length preference for Sand Dune Riding
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Posted by: paul407---------------------
I ride in the sand dunes and have an 1987 CR500 (aka my billy-goat). I am going to extend my swingarm for a better ride but do not know what is a good length. Also, what is the maximum length before I start to tear my rear fender off. I do not do any monster jumps but do take advantage of the dunes. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Brendan
Posted by: Studboy---------------------
Why do you want an extended swingarm? Do you hillshoot with the bike or do extreme hillclimbs or something? If you are doing it simply for a "better ride", you are heading in the wrong direction.
Posted by: CR5DUB---------------------
I have ridden my '95 CR500 in Glamis since '97 and can't think of a reason for extending the swingarm, unless you plan to do the "widowmaker" type competition hill climbs. If you are looking for a better ride meaning plusher try adjusting the compression and rebound adjustments or have the shock reworked for your weight and ability (re-spring/re-valve). Not to mention the fact that extending the swingarm will make the bike turn like a big rig.
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