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2k2-300exnj
08-27-2002, 08:01 AM
i am going to go with a denton swingarm if they make one for a 300ex my uncle has a +4 on his raptor with a custom axis rear shock it flies over the whoops and lands really smooth turning isnt bad either since he has an axle well i have a 2+2 axle now and i am going to widen the front end then i am getting a new swingarm in prolly +4 or +5
does anyone have a picture of a 300ex with an extended swingarm?
also what rear shock should i get for that swingarm? if i remember correctly that elka doesnt make a rear for a 300 well i wont be getting the swingarm for about 6 months i am just getting ideas hopefully by then elka will make a rear for a 300
cdalejef
08-27-2002, 08:16 AM
Elka does have plans to make a shock for a 300 but they don't know when it will be. Unless you are drag racing or running in the sand dunes, I wouldn' get a swingarm any longer than 2" over stock. Anything longer than that will make it handle bad for MX, XC or trails.
305exracer11
08-27-2002, 06:54 PM
i got a +2 lonestar swingarm on my 300ex. it handles alot better i would get a +2. sorry no pics.
Ex'r Marlin
08-27-2002, 09:01 PM
My stock swingarm was lengthened 2" by cutting the end of it off and adding/welding a 2" spacer. The plus 2" is still a very noticeable difference over the stock length... I too recommend plus 2".

Picture of it as soon as Wednesday morning....:)
08-28-2002, 01:19 PM
i want a lonestar for my 300ex:D
Ex'r Marlin
08-28-2002, 02:03 PM
Hopefully, if the picture turns out ok, you will see where the 2" extension was welded on. Notice the "key", that is the 2" extension that was added to the stock swingarm.

BTW, I still have fun modding the 300, I still have a blast on it.
2k2-300exnj
08-29-2002, 08:37 AM
do u have a side view of the whole bike? i was thinking a +2 would be good also im not sure if i am going to get a swingarm or not now i was thinking about it and i figured by the time i am done modding it to kill 400exs honda will have a new bike out that will kill 400exs so i think i am going to go with a cheap set of a-arms to widen the front end and wait for the new honda and mod the ***** out of it
Ex'r Marlin
08-29-2002, 12:11 PM
Side view per request....
2k2-300exnj
08-29-2002, 03:38 PM
it looks good man how does it handle over whoops a lot better?
Ex'r Marlin
08-29-2002, 04:41 PM
Originally posted by 2k2-300exnj
how does it handle over whoops, a lot better? Compared to a stock 300, the lengthened swingarm should be an advantage in the whoops. My biggest bang for the lengthened swing arm is that it helps keep the front end down. I find the stock 300ex/250x is very easy to wheelie.

BTW... Since you are in Jersey, you are welcome to take her for a ride so you can see/feel for yourself.:)
2k2-300exnj
08-29-2002, 06:56 PM
he i didnt even relize u live in jersey where do u ride? send me a pm or an email
305exracer11
08-29-2002, 08:08 PM
heres my pic of my lonestar +2 swingarm, if it worked right.















305closeup.PDD
305exracer11
08-29-2002, 08:12 PM
http://305closeup.PDD
305exracer11
08-29-2002, 08:55 PM
http://305closeup.PDD
2k2-300exnj
08-29-2002, 09:44 PM
i dont think the pic worked
2k2-300exnj
08-30-2002, 11:20 PM
does anyone know if denton makes a swingarm for a 300?
2k2-300exnj
09-27-2002, 01:40 PM
i still dont know what to get! this is makin me crazy it wont be for a while but still who makes swingarms for a 300ex? lets narrow it down
i have also heard that a 250r swongarm will fir is this true?
Buzzsaw
09-27-2002, 05:29 PM
The 88 and 89 r swingarms I think will work, I'm getting a Lone Star +2.
09-27-2002, 06:39 PM
sounds like +2 is a popular choice. I think u are better off doin the stock thing and welding if its cheaper so u can get a feel for what u want and not waste money
Ex'r Marlin
09-27-2002, 07:24 PM
Originally posted by QuadMX18
sounds like +2 is a popular choice. I think u are better off doin the stock thing and welding if its cheaper so u can get a feel for what u want and not waste money Remember, you can always try mine out!
2k2-300exnj
09-27-2002, 08:14 PM
Originally posted by Ex'r Marlin
Remember, you can always try mine out!
yea i have to talk to my dad about that where did u say u ride again? i want to try out chatsworth sometime in the near future
10-05-2002, 10:13 AM
another suggestion I'm trying to figure out I thought i read somewhere that the 350x stocker fits and adds a little over an inch anybody......
cdalejef
10-07-2002, 07:39 AM
Originally posted by quadmxer
another suggestion I'm trying to figure out I thought i read somewhere that the 350x stocker fits and adds a little over an inch anybody...... Yes, the 350x swingarm and shock will bolt right up on your 300ex with a couple small spacers on the pivot bolt.
2k2-300exnj
10-07-2002, 11:07 AM
how much longer is it?
cdalejef
10-07-2002, 11:13 AM
I think its around 2".