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Posted by: fastest440ex

hey guys i've got a question. I'm currently switching out my R frame. I've got a an 87 frame and switching to a recently bought 88 frame. What do i need to buy to convert all to 88 except motor?(motor mounts, swing arm exc......)

Posted by: 1988R

foot pegs,seat latch,swing arm (87 can be used),grab bar ,a-arms are +1 foward on the 88 (your 87 arms will bolt on though) if you use the 87 swinger and arms you will keep you current geometry

Posted by: fastest440ex

what about motor mounts?

Posted by: beerock

you can use the swinger but have to cut the motor mount plate to fit with the 88 frame.Im talking about the plate in between the swingarm on a 86-87 year R. but you have to cut off the mounting ears.

I hope this helps.

Posted by: fastest440ex

well i just found that the front motor mounts on front are broke and the swing arm bolt is froze solid and the bushings are toast! I'm thinking maybe switching to 88/89 stuff. Any body got any hot deals on a swing arm and motor mounts?

Posted by: 250R-Dee

I have a buddy here in Okinawa who has a crapload of parts for sale.

'88 swingarm with aftermarket bearing carrier and Durablue axle. You can find motor mounts all over Ebay for cheap.

I am using an '88-'89 Lone Star swingarm on my '86 frame.

Posted by: fastest440ex

whats your buddy want for that swinger and carrier?

Posted by: beerock

you could also buy soem nice esr motor mounts for like 50 bux i think?

Posted by: 1988R

I think ESR mounts are closer to $80

Posted by: pismoracer

wht are you doing with the old frame? i am looking for a TRx frame to build.

Posted by: fastest440ex

i would be willing to sell but the front stub is bent right behind the a-arms. not real bad could be strieghtend. dont no when it would be ready though.

Posted by: fastest440ex

hey beerock,
what year is your quad?

Posted by: beerock

its a laeger pro trax 98 style but the frame sat around till i built my bike