shogs Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I'm looking for a -2 swinger for my shee and can't afford a roundhouse or anything fancy so I was wondering what people thought of the ebay -2's. I see some people say its cool and some say its a scam so I just wanted some opinions from someone who actually bought one. Let me know what you guys think of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2001Stroker Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Judging by the price..........most likely heavy, not chromoly, and welds not x-ray'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastrthnu Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Judging by the price..........most likely heavy, not chromoly, and welds not x-ray'd. I got one from the swing arm shop on ebay and like it. was like $200. great welds n fitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamahammer Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 I got one from the swing arm shop on ebay and like it. was like $200. great welds n fitment. x 2 for a budget and not a all out dragger where weight is not a factor.. and have you looked at the welds on the stocker scarrrrry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jackson Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 for $200 your almost half way there for a decent roundhouse, why spend all that money and still have the crap stock chain adjustment , or lack of, and that shitty carrier with those 2 little bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regalrocket Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Judging by the price..........most likely heavy, not chromoly, and welds not x-ray'd. I'm pretty sure NO company x-rays every swing arm they make, its just too expensive, and down right silly. At best, some might perform dye penetrant inspections, but dollars to doughnuts, they don't. Ive welded professionally for years on race cars, and we don't NDI anything. In aviation, its even pretty rare. If your TIG welding, you know if you have an inclusion, you don't need an x-ray to show you, you can see it clear as day. You act like Yamaha did NDI on our machines, which they sure didn't. If the welds look neat, then your probly just fine. I am more concerned with the filler and the materials, but x-ray, and dye penetrant won't help with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Swingarm shops on ebay make a decent arm. I agree...the stock yamaha chain adjustment is junk, but not everyone has hundreds of dollars to spend on a new arm, new carrier, brake plate...etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I have had two podos racing arms. They will tell you its not for jumping. I broke one jumping. The second one they sent me under warranty had been reinforced where the old one broke. Cheap arm with round house carrier and its been fine otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtfreak Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 i have a +6 with the rollers from ebay $150.00 to the door total. they were listed for $179.00 i emailed them and received a better deal with free rollers.have had no issues with the swing arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamahammer Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 Buy it try it and if you like the lenght then invest in a round carrier. I have had no issues with my ebay arm 6 over and i jump it a little and im not a small guy i think they are better constructed than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ban99 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 If your on a budget just shorten your stock one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snopczynski Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 I will never own a swingarm without a round carrier again. The stock carriers make me want to fly to Japan and assasinate the ceo of Yamaha Motor Corporation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlocal22 Posted December 17, 2008 Report Share Posted December 17, 2008 save your money and buy an avenger youll be very happy pm me if you need any info on them peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider1026 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I will never own a swingarm without a round carrier again. The stock carriers make me want to fly to Japan and assasinate the ceo of Yamaha Motor Corporation. +1 .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogs Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 What exactly are the benefits of a roundhouse other than the fact you can adjust the chain length easily? Maybe if I knew I would want to spend 600 dollars on one. I don't think a -2 would break considering I weigh 125 (with gear) and don't jump that high or far. I just like making jumps on my bobcat and getting good at hitting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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