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Seriously Disappointed
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Posted by: LT-R450Kehoe

Ugh.... 5th race of this young season and the DRR 90 I bought new in March has ruined a swingarm and a rear shock. I bought the quad new but it had the '07 round swingarm on it and until this weekend I was completely unaware of how they bend and how badly they can destroy a shock. The swingarm started to bend during Saturday night's SX moto 1 and it got worse the boy still managed 2nd overall and on Sunday's MX race he finished 3-2.... After leading the last half of moto 2 the continually bending swingarm finally bent enough to allow the chain to pop off and dashing his dreams of actually winning a moto. We were able to get the chain off and he continued and was able to hold off all but the rider who passed him while he was disabled and crossed the finish line in 2nd to claim his first overall victory. The DRR ran like a machine possessed and he actually finished the last two laps with the rear shock bent and binded up due to the swingarm so essentially he was jumping wide open with no rear suspension. My hats off to the boy for putting in a valiant ride and to the other parents at the track whom helped us throughout the weekend.

Unfortunately, as everyone knows racing is super expensive and after just purchasing an ATV Fourplay/Fox front end money is awfully tight and we can't afford a "top of the line rear end" rear just yet. I really hope DRX can come through and help us out on this problem as his next race is next Sunday, July 6th which also happens to be his 9th birthday. So I either look like a "super dad" for getting it back together or like a total disappointment because I couldn't get my kid on the track on his birthday.

Posted by: wvspeedfreak

If you cant find a solution,I have a stock swingarm (it is the earlier design that was shorter but didn't have the bending problem) and a good rear shock.If you need them I will get it shipped to you asap.I wouldn't want to see the little guy not get to race on his birthday.

Posted by: LT-R450Kehoe

I appreciate it! I will let you know tomorrow what the outcome is. I contacted my rep and he told me he would look into it for me.

Posted by: mudder700

I have a stock rear swingarm off of my 2006 DRR50, I believe they are the same, it is a round style, but will get you by,Just pay shipping and it is yours, let me know...Kurt

Posted by: LT-R450Kehoe

Nevermind guys.... Gary Fallon from DRR Nation really came through for us in a pinch. He already knew about our issue from our rep and is hooking us up tomorrow! How awesome is that!Gotta love great service, great dealerships, and great sponsors!!!!

Posted by: mudder700

Gary is awesome when it comes to do with anything DRR related or in general, if there was an award for high service, he should get it,he has helped me a great deal and is a real asset to this forum and for the DRR franchise.....A+++++ all the way...

Posted by: LT-R450Kehoe

Agreed. If it weren't for a great deal from him on the ATV 4-Play/Fox front end Austin would not have won today and thats for certain.

Posted by: bulldogfallon

Your swinger will be on it's way to you tomorrow.

Thanks for the support guys

We just treat people how we would like to be treated...very simple way of doing things....

Posted by: Logan #34's Dad

You are the man Gary!

Posted by: quadnana7

Rocky
I will have to 2nd that Bulldog is the best he's always there to help the kids stay on the track

Posted by: LT-R450Kehoe

Gary,
I have to say thank you even more then. It's not often there are shops that are like that. Most dealerships have the mentality of once its off our floor its not our problem. I really appreciate the help!

I will be ordering a chain tensioner from you today to have shipped with the swingarm as well.

Brian

Posted by: Reimer Racing

Now thats a Birthday present. Being able to race on your birthday. You the man Gary!!!!

Posted by: mcwilly

Bad @$$! Gary is an awesome guy to deal with. Way to go, Gary. And glad to hear your boy will be able to race on his birthday.

Posted by: FISH ON!

Great bunch of guys and Gals !! This is why we dropped the Can-am a few months ago and got a new DRX90 from Hot Quads. We haven't sold the Can-am yet because we're still waiting (4 months now) for the replacement rear shock.

Todd

Posted by: rmuscle

i just picked up a drr 50 for my son and i have to say u guys are right gary has been great to deal with, glad i came in contact with him