Extended Swingarm with Honda Carrier

[vdubn]

In this situation, the bike is a Raptor, but I figured that a lot of the Guru's here have run into the same issue one time or another on Shee's with extended swingarms. I don't know what brand of swingarm this is, I just know it has a Honda-style carrier.

 

I just bought a used +2 Raptor swingarm, it uses a round honda-style carrier for chain adjustment.

 

So, when people get the extended swing arms with the honda-style carriers, do they typically still use the std. axle for the bike, or does that require you to switch axles over to a Honda axle? If they typically require a change to a honda axle, which bike is it typically (250R)?

 

I am trying to buy one of the Durablue 2+2 axles, and need to know how to tell which axle I need to buy (for a honda, or for the Raptor).

 

Thanks for any help,

Dean

[vdubn]

One additional note.... the swingarm came with an adapter mount for the Raptor caliper, since the round housing didn't have the mouns. And, he didn't say anything about having to convert to honda rear brake rotors, etc. (it used stock hubs too). So, my guess is that the carrier was made to be used with the stock Raptor axle.

 

Any opinions welsome... thanks.

[rebelbanshee2]

all stock components will bolt up

[vdubn]

So, you think it is safe to assume that if I get a Durablue Raptor axle, it should fit the round carrier... in other words, any of the places manufactuing the extended swing arms make the carriers to work with the factory parts?

 

Thanks!

[switchblade]

yes, a raptor axle will fit unless it is some od ball carrier for a drag axle or an acutal honda carrier, and they are 40mm.

[vdubn]

Cool, I initially thought so, but started wondering if it was something odd. Since he was running all stock sprockets, brake stuff, etc., I imagine it uses a stock Raptor axle.

 

Thanks!

[Cotton eyed Joe]

So, you think it is safe to assume that if I get a Durablue Raptor axle, it should fit the round carrier... in other words, any of the places manufactuing the extended swing arms make the carriers to work with the factory parts?

 

Thanks!

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On the carriers I make, I build them to accept what ever the stock Yamaha carrier will accept.

 

The housing is "round" not neccesarily "Honda".

[vdubn]

Yea, I figured that to be the case, but I didn't know for sure. It makes a lot more sense to do it that way.

 

Thanks for all of the help guys!

[locogato11283]

Lonestar axle. stay away from durajunk...

[vdubn]

Sweet, I just ordered the Durablue 2+2 for the wifes Raptor. We ride 99% in the sand, what are the main problems with them?

[rebelbanshee2]

durablues are softer than the others and the waranty is not as extensive...as long as you arnt going nutbar you should be good with the durablue

[racer]

not called bendyblue for nothing.

[sg30721]

I have a Durablue on the Banshee and a Lonestar on the Honda 250R and havent had a problem with either.... and I have raced the MX Nationals for years.

[RNBRAD]

RPM, best warranty in the business.

[Cotton eyed Joe]

not called bendyblue for nothing.

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LOL

I've heard them called "Dura-Bend"

 

Reminds me of Tommy Boy: I can take a dump in a box and tell you its a guaranteed piece of shit.....

 

or something to that effect.

 

No personal experience, just ALOT of people have told me theirs.