Bent '07 Swingarm

[Logan #34's Dad]

Has anyone else had their swingarm bend. Logan has started to ride harder BUT in no way should the swingarm bend up. IMO. The thing has folded near the shock mount. I say cheap metal.

[bulldogfallon]

Yes this has happened.....Consult your local dealer for a warrnaty inquiry (to see if it qualifies)

Rear shock is a little soft..especially on a heavy and/or aggressive rider on a 90cc machine

[Logan #34's Dad]

Hey Gary, Called dealer and he basically said don't bother putting on another factory swinger cause it will just bent too. He probably right. Logan only weighs 65lbs and I had a Works shock on it. I believe it is just poor metal. Guess I'm blowing another wad of cash. But I still believe the DRR is the ticket! They will fix this problem I'm sure.
Rocky

[dblacks]

never on mine but I have seen them been even on the 50's

The LC that ran up here this past weekend bent his ever so slightly in practice Sat., same kid has bent a few in the past as well.

[Andyman17dad]

Originally posted by dblacks
never on mine but I have seen them been even on the 50's

The LC that ran up here this past weekend bent his ever so slightly in practice Sat., same kid has bent a few in the past as well.

And this kid weighs about 40lbs soaking wet!!


We have broke 2 shock mounts (one on the 50 and one this year on the 90) but never bent or broke the swing arm itself. (jinx!)

If you can change shocks and stuff anyway, might as well put an aftermarket one on now as well.

[T@AFP]

Hey Rocky,
I picked up a 07' yesterday from DRR and spoke w/Lou.
He said that there is a clear issue w/ the metal and they have been covering them through warranty.
We are starting on the A arms, stem, then the swing arm. But if we could get a stock replacement from DRR. We may be able gusset it for the time being?
Just a thought.

I'm trying to decide whether to make a stock replacement swinger ( of course HD and maybe lighter) or a complete round house carrier swinger that needs a carrier and maybe a new brake plate.
The Stock replacement would be cheaper.

Is there anything else that these bikes need that we should know?


Thanks,
Tom
www.atvfourplay.com

[......720]

A clear issue with the metal. From what I have seen the issue is the quality of the manufacture of the product ,seems they put little thought into the product they want your kids to ride. but pleanty into a new reason to by it for them




just helping ..

[kenjolly]

720 i think you should look at few of the other post on here and you would see thats not true.

yes there is a problem with the swing arm and drr is working to fix the problem, as they have done with any other problems in the past.

The help from drr and its dealers is far more than any other company.

[Logan #34's Dad]

Hey Tom, Well I have a swing-arm coming from Dave Carter. I bought the long travel version. (plus 2- equal to the stock '07) It requires a 13inch shock. Got both. Not cheap though.
My opinion on your swinger, make it a stock replacement that is lighter and of course stronger. These come with a decent length rear shock. What I believe would be cool - Stock '07 length with adjustable shock mount. My thought, have linkage like the big bikes and be able to buy different linkage for different length shock. What ya think?
I'm not sure about the front end. You'll have to do you math stuff on those. I think two different a-arm would be the ticket. One for the 13 1/4 inch stock shock AND one for the 14inch long travel shock. Reason, I already have new 13 1/4 Elka's as do others and really don't have the cash to replace shocks and A-arms.
Anyhow, can't wait to see what you guy's come up with!!!!
Let me know.
Rocky

[bulldogfallon]

Originally posted by ......720
A clear issue with the metal. From what I have seen the issue is the quality of the manufacture of the product ,seems they put little thought into the product they want your kids to ride. but pleanty into a new reason to by it for them




just helping ..

I am little curious at to what "just helping" means.....

Taking an unfounded shot at a maufacturer that goes above and beyond what most other companies do??

Every brand has issues at some point...Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki etc....I have had at least 3 recalls on my Honda TRX450R.....


They must not put much thought into the product huh?...but their ads are really cool....

One of the recalls was to prevent the throttle sticking at wide open position....only a small issue I guess?