differences?

[rider250ex]

hey i was just wondering what are the differences between the 86 trx250r swingarm, shock linkage, axle, carrier, brakes and the 85 atc250r. i know the brake stay is different but what else is different

[deathman53]

the 85 uses a different swinger and carrier and some say they use a different axle. stick with 86 and up parts. the 85 has a brace that holds in the rear brake, smaller carrier, smaller bolts on the shock linkages, also you can't use a anti-fade on a 85 either. I built a 85 for woods riding and I used a lsr 86-89 axle, stock brake hub and durablue lock nut. the dog bones on the 85 and 86 are the same as a 86 trx250r, 87-89 use different dogbones, the frame linkege piece in the same in all years, the bushings changed for the bigger bolt. Stay with a 86 and up setup, parts are easier to get.

[rider250ex]

well they guy who built my 86 trx built it with the 85 rear end and i was hoping i didnt have to go all new but i guess i am going to get an LSR axle, swinger, and carrier now.

[deathman53]

can't forget you have to get the correct brake stay, brake stay bushing, caliper plate. What is wrong with your swinger and such on it now?

[rider250ex]

nothing im just going to be racing mx this season and was planning on running lsr axle, carrier, and antifade. maybe i will just get a new carrier, lsr axle, and the lsr lock nut.

[deathman53]

you can't use a anti-fade on a 85, I have a lsr axle, carrier and put a lsr anti-fade it and rubbed , you have to use the stock brake hub, I used a durablue locknut.

[rider250ex]

i know...i said i PLANNED on using the antifade. but i will just use the locknut.