BrianEb Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 I would like to get a new swing arm set up Right now I have the So-Cal Fab +1 +2 A-arms up front but for the swing I don't know if I should stick with the stock length or a +1 or -1 length I live in Michigan never riddin the dunes, but ride on trails and this motorcross track called the Sandbox with jumps and stuff. please give me some suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansh-eman Posted October 4, 2007 Report Share Posted October 4, 2007 if your riding tracks you dont want to add extra length hanging off the rear. if any thing stay stock or take some off. the purpose of a longer swinger is to help hold the front end down and to help keep the power to the ground when you build a bigger motor. but they are not good for jumping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterlocal22 Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 i would go with a -2 or a -1. i ride mostly trails and im going w the -2 just from what ive heard the minus 2 sounds like it reallly hooks up. good luck and let us know what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollister_Hitman Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I ride a -2" on the trail and love it. I deffinitly recommend getting one, you will like it. It will make your bike handle 10x better and get 10x more traction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Jackson Posted October 6, 2007 Report Share Posted October 6, 2007 is that -2 swinger in your signature pic hollister/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollister_Hitman Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 (edited) yeah with 18" rears, I am going to get my extra swing arm chopped to a -4" I highly recommend a shortened swing arm to everyone who ride dirt Edited October 8, 2007 by Hollister_Hitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magiksc Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 What shock are you guys running on the rear? I ride the dunes alot but love hitting the whoops and jumping but the rear just doesn't handle very well. Has anyone tried to revalve the stock shock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollister_Hitman Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 I have a stock shock on the -2". With the decreased leverage the rear shock seems to work better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider1026 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Share Posted October 27, 2007 I have a stock shock on the -2". With the decreased leverage the rear shock seems to work better i have a +4 on mine and trail ride and hillclimb.. i hate the +4.. its comin off and i have a +2 thats going on.. i like the +2 its perfect for playing around and hill climbing. what do u guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach45 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 hillclimbing and trials are like black and white.. i was thinking of going shorter... but i would wanna ride one frist before i make that big of a choice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imgoodatwhatido Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 hillclimbing and trials are like black and white.. i was thinking of going shorter... but i would wanna ride one frist before i make that big of a choice.. where i ride hillclimbing an trails are hand in hand...so i cant keep my front end down when climbin a hill as it is...so if i went with a shorter swinger it would get even worse...a longer arm an i get shitty handling...its a toss up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider1026 Posted October 28, 2007 Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 where i ride hillclimbing an trails are hand in hand...so i cant keep my front end down when climbin a hill as it is...so if i went with a shorter swinger it would get even worse...a longer arm an i get shitty handling...its a toss up heres from my experience.. my trail riding and hill climbing are also hand in hand.. i have used a stocker, +2 and a +4 all of witch i still own.. the +2 gets the all around great for me.. it handles ok (basically like stock) and still hooks well and keeps the fron end down when i want.. i can still ride a wheelie when i want also.. it gives me the control i want.. i weigh about 180 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpokebanshee Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I like my plus six arm, nothing like riding a wheelie and feeling like your ten feet above the ground.... I only ride sand and it works great for me, I would hate to ride in the dirt though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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