A-Arms n Swingarm - who's the best

[Logan #34's Dad]

Hello folks, I believe I'm gonna build a Mod using the Raptor as the base. I know I have to gussett the frame.
Tell me which manufacturer you would prefer for the suspension for the Raptor for motocross? I'd prefer it be real wide - similar to the stance of a JB chasis. I'd hate to spend my money on a set up and it stinks.

[raidernut]

rocky

we are building buddy a raptor 250 with walsh racecraft suspension 50 inches sound wide enough for you?

[hwf-racing]

x2 on the Walsh just get out your checkbook:D

[JAG Motosports]

Money is not an issue with Rocky....whatever it takes :macho

[Logan #34's Dad]

$1500.00 for a set of a-arms! That's just entirely too much money imo. For that price a mechanic should fly in and install them.....
Good Luck with that Mark. I'll look for something else.

[raidernut]

Rocky

He did actually fly in and install them, and performed a minor surgery on my knee for the $1500.:devil: remember your post posed the question whose the best, not best bang for the buck. In that case take a look at the lonestar stuff, good product and value.

[gorpracing]

We like the Roll Design arms

[Hetrick300]

I have Roll Design on my main bike and JB on my Practice bike. Both really great but prefer the Rolls very nice A-Arm but very spendy.

[mxdad423]

Hey Rocky, we are running JB LT on Brandon's Raptor and he loves them, Jody has been really good to us also. Give Jody a call he can set you up.

Kevin

[EJ Racing 07]

I've got JB long travel on my sons Rap 250 with Motowoz shocks it's great combination! My son is 10 and around 70lbs and this thing handles like a dream for him! Built well and great customer service on both ends!

[Andyman17dad]

JB!!!

[Logan #34's Dad]

Post some pics please.... How wide do the JB's make it?

[EJ Racing 07]

Ours measures right around 46" at the outside of the tires

[raidernut]

that looks nice!

[mxdad423]

Im at work right now Rock, but I can get you some pics later but mine looks just like EJ's except we are running the Fox Float Evols. ours also is right around 46-47".

Kevin

[mxdad423]

Here's ours, don't mind the big number plate, LOL... We was still waiting for the bumper to come in to cut down the number plate to fit.......

Kevin

[mxdad423]

2....

[sand_blaster]

Man thats a nice 250

[mxdad423]

If you are talking about the black one, Thank you.

Kevin Smitley

[Adams granddad]

After nearly 2 years of racing, a couple of hard crashes, these beauties are still perfect and the best on the market.

+4" +0.5" Slicast, together with 4:1 off-set wheels for perfectly balanced steering.

These A-arms are not just fabricated they are precision engineered with needle rollers and cup seals not standard plastic bushes. You can't get better. I just wish I could get paid for praising them!

[hwf-racing]

Rocky, Our lonestar run just about 46" no issues and not as pricey;)
http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll91/kiersea2/17d9e156-1.jpg

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll91/kiersea2/aa503aed-2.jpg

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[Logan #34's Dad]

good looking machine right there!
Who makes that swingarm and is it lighter than the stock one?
Do you guys know if the 450 hubs fit the 250 axel?

[hwf-racing]

Lonestar, a little heavier but it's a plus 1, not sure about hubs haven't had any issues with stock "YET" lol.

[400exrip]

I would have to say Roberts Racing makes the best A-Arm and Swingarms,

Swingarms for $500 and a-arms for $700 or a package deal $1000 for both

[Logan #34's Dad]

I'd love to see what the Roberts stuff looks like. His stuff is top notch.

[hwf-racing]

Originally posted by 400exrip
I would have to say Roberts Racing makes the best A-Arm and Swingarms,

Swingarms for $500 and a-arms for $700 or a package deal $1000 for both That is a great deal right there wish we had all the options you have today with a-arms!!!!

[jake55]

Good looking bike. sorry i missed you at lorreta's. i got to talk to Hunter a few times at the bmx track but everytime i saw you we were in a hurry to get to the track or back to the pits to wrench.

[hwf-racing]

Originally posted by jake55
Good looking bike. sorry i missed you at lorreta's. i got to talk to Hunter a few times at the bmx track but everytime i saw you we were in a hurry to get to the track or back to the pits to wrench. Yeah, I saw your wife a lot gave her a big hug and got a big smile from Jake at the BMX track. He is so big!!!He's going to be a lineman. We will definitely catch up with you next year:D Derek

[QuadJunkies]

Teixeira makes great stuff also.
Set works phenonimal ...

http://www.pbase.com/quadjunkies/image/122005649

[turkeyracer]

As far as shocks go, I'd get Pep Pb1's

[turkeyracer]

As far as shocks go, I'd get Pep Pb1's

[turkeyracer]

As far as shocks go, I'd get Pep Pb1's

[veselymr]

why get a new swing arm? if you are racing motocross then keep the stock set up

Allen Knowles from CT racing stands by his word that an extended swing arm on the 250 is pointless...Allen knows what he is talking about and I have seen first hand someone spend $$$$ on a +2 swing arm for racing and now it is sitting in the corner of the garage.

Get Fox shocks, ever since they came out they have won every major ATV championship...you can't beat that

I would go with Leager A-arms for the 250...don't spend 1500 on arms because the 250 is a small machine and doesn't need it, if you really want to improve handling get a precision stabilizer

When I had a 250, I just went with LSR arms and fox shocks and my quad actually handled better than the kid tha had 20K in his 250

[QuadJunkies]

Originally posted by veselymr
why get a new swing arm? if you are racing motocross then keep the stock set up

Allen Knowles from CT racing stands by his word that an extended swing arm on the 250 is pointless...Allen knows what he is talking about and I have seen first hand someone spend $$$$ on a +2 swing arm for racing and now it is sitting in the corner of the garage.

Get Fox shocks, ever since they came out they have won every major ATV championship...you can't beat that

I would go with Leager A-arms for the 250...don't spend 1500 on arms because the 250 is a small machine and doesn't need it, if you really want to improve handling get a precision stabilizer

When I had a 250, I just went with LSR arms and fox shocks and my quad actually handled better than the kid tha had 20K in his 250


We was told the same thing and actually explained in great detail why to leave the swing arm.so we did.
actually performs better stock also.

[veselymr]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
We was told the same thing and actually explained in great detail why to leave the swing arm.so we did.
actually performs better stock also.

Yeah, it's not wheelie prone so there is no need to spend money on a swing arm

I would never pay more than 600 for 250 a arms

[veselymr]

Originally posted by QuadJunkies
We was told the same thing and actually explained in great detail why to leave the swing arm.so we did.
actually performs better stock also.

Yeah, it's not wheelie prone so there is no need to spend money on a swing arm

I would never pay more than 600 for 250 a arms

[jay67]

Anyone have pics of the Roberts arms and swingarm? Also how wide does it make it?