Swingarm linkage

[timmersam]

Sorry for all the questions but I really want to finish my qaud off. I was wondering the differences, if any there is between the 1986-1989 swingarm linkages?
Thanks alot

[honda380]

they are different sizes. i believe the 88 is longer than the 86 by like an inch. it does make a difference in which one you use. you can raise or lower the back end of your quad pretty good. hope this helps. Corey

[bushwesl]

Actually, the 86 and 87 are longer than the 88 and 89, due to the differences in swingarm lengths.

[honda380]

figures i would be wrong on a 50/50 chance. thanks for the correction! now i know too. Corey

[86 Quad R]

Originally posted by bushwesl
Actually, the 86 and 87 are longer than the 88 and 89, due to the differences in swingarm lengths.

correct :cool:

[timmersam]

So would it be a good idea to run an 86 linkage on an 89, ride height wise?

[86 Quad R]

depends as to where you want the ride height to set at.... the 86-87 bone is gonna make it ride on the average of about 2" lower than the 88-89 dog bone. :cool:

[deathman53]

all you guys are wrong, 85 and 86 had the same legnth dogbone, 87-89 had the same legnth dogbone.

das-4h Lowering Rear Strut Hon trx250r '86-adjustable $94.67
das-7h Lowering Rear Strut Hon trx250r '87-89-adjustable $94.67

that is from durablue's site.

[86 Quad R]

Originally posted by deathman53
all you guys are wrong, 85 and 86 had the same legnth dogbone, 87-89 had the same legnth dogbone.

das-4h Lowering Rear Strut Hon trx250r '86-adjustable $94.67
das-7h Lowering Rear Strut Hon trx250r '87-89-adjustable $94.67

that is from durablue's site.

ahhh ha! :D and to think i always thought that 88-89's were the transition years because of the short aluminum swingers.

looks like im gonna have to look into those durablue adjustabes as i cant find a good short used stocker. :mad:

thanks bro :D

[atvmxr]

so if I put an 88 bone on an 86 setup, it will lower it??

[86 Quad R]

no sir! the shorter bone will raise it.

[matt250r21]

Hey all, I have an 86 long dogbone for sale. Has good bushings and seals, bolt on and go. $25 shipped

thanks, Matt

[SET THE STAGE]

so was there ever a difference in shock lengths?

[atvmxr]

I am no expert, but I believe that the 86 shock is shorter to work with the longer 86 linkage. The 87 up have a longer shock and shorter linkage. I think

all year Rs had same height, correct??

[SET THE STAGE]

Originally posted by atvmxr
I am no expert, but I believe that the 86 shock is shorter to work with the longer 86 linkage. The 87 up have a longer shock and shorter linkage. I think

all year Rs had same height, correct??

but longer linkage makes the quad sit lower.. so i think you maybe got it backwards, it maybed used a longer shock to make up for the lower stance