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Jake250ex
05-05-2005, 07:16 AM
will a z400 swingarm and rear shock work on a 85 lt250r? mines broke and the shock is shot... I tihnk it would be a good upgrade
cdalejef
05-05-2005, 02:18 PM
Not even close
Colby@C&DRacing
05-06-2005, 08:29 AM
No but the 87-90 square style swingarm will fit. :)
Jake250ex
05-06-2005, 10:27 AM
sweet....


I hate that ancient floater rear end. Were they even any good? Anyone know if 91-92 A Arms n shocks will fit on it? Does elka make shocks for it?

sorry bout all the qustions, but these things have been long forgotten. Its a crusty bike right now but I think they have some potential.

Do you guys know anything about this?

http://www.atvconnection.com/atvconnection/Departments/SportZone/images/rear.jpg
cdalejef
05-06-2005, 10:39 AM
Yes Elka makes shocks for the LT's.
That IRS quad is built by a guy in Canada, he sells the setup too that welds to your existing frame.
Jake250ex
05-06-2005, 12:43 PM
Thats a pretty sick setup. kinda makes me whonder why all sport quads dont have IRS. Colby your 100% positive that 87-90 swingarms will fit on a 85 without modification? LTandRaptorrider has a new lonestar for sale...
TheFontMaster
05-06-2005, 07:15 PM
That IRS LT250 looks cool, anybody know how that mod affects the handling?
Johnny_G
05-09-2005, 02:08 PM
I rode an IRS quad for enough time to know that it is an awefull idea to even attempt unless you have the ability/technology to make some type of electronically controlled suspension to keep it from having a ton of body roll.
Jake250ex
05-11-2005, 07:09 AM
did you guys used to have lt's or something?
Colby@C&DRacing
05-11-2005, 08:48 AM
We still a a really nice 90 lt250r. Yes I am 100% sure the swingarm will fit without mods. I have built some replacement round housing swingarms for the 85-86 LT since the swingarms on them are junk, and those also bolt right up on the 87-90 lt:)

That IRS system is priced pretty high and has never been reproduced.
Jake250ex
05-12-2005, 10:21 AM
do you have any pics of your LT?
Colby@C&DRacing
05-12-2005, 01:25 PM
No right now it is in pieces sorry:(
Jake250ex
05-23-2005, 07:13 AM
one last question, if I put the 87-90 swingarm on it will it get rid of that "Full Floater" rear end or will I have to keep all of the linkage? Is there any way I can get rid of the floater design?
Colby@C&DRacing
05-23-2005, 07:57 AM
It still uses the ful floater linkage.:)
Jake250ex
05-23-2005, 10:12 AM
crap... I wanted to stay away from that. Do they still perform alright?