How Long Do I Extend My Swing Arm???

[njeffery]

Extending the swing arm this week! How long should I go? It's bored with a pipe and jetted but will have more. I want to go up tree shots and hills without thinking about wheeling. Right now I can't keep it down.

[Mr. Richard]

think about wheelieing ... sometimes in the tree shots keeping the front light is pretty important... and in the tight stuff at sandlakes 6 might be a little much unless you have the power to kick the assend out when needed!!! also think about this 5 inches would be perfect for chain adjustment so there would be no worries about using a halflink for a streched chain if you run out of adjustment,,,if you want to go longer,, then 6.25 would be thew next jump.....in keeping everything happy!!! i just realized your working on a tri-z... they might have enough adjustment that you won't have to worry about how long you extend....

[njeffery]

Yeah I was thinking about 4 3/4 to keep the adjustments in. My buddy said never go even numbers, not sure if he's right but I'll most liking go by .25 of an inch.

[Mr. Richard]

the link length is what you measure... them extend in increments that match the link length

[NOS_350X]

The longer you extend the axle the less weight you have on the rear end so less traction. I would say any longer than 3" and your hurting yourself more than your helping (in most cases)

I had no problem with the tree shots on my banshee with a -2 learn to use your clutch,.

[wild200x]

go 4 inches. it is great!

[njeffery]

I took the swinger to work and took the first step today. I didnt want to mess with the shock mount so here is where I cut it.:burnout:

[njeffery]

Well I went 3 3/4 here's a pic.

[Rustytinhorn]

I am happy with my 3 1/4" extended swinger. But thats not on a tri-z. 3 3/4" sounds like a good choice. The only drawback is I think the more extended the harder it is to turn.

[njeffery]

Almost done! I'll start a new thread with the pics of it.