http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2462649476&category=43974

In that auction he says they can get them for warrior.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2462607867&category=43981

I would email this guy though and ask him if he'll make a warrior one, cheaper...

 

I'm just curious, why do you think you need a longer swing-arm?

 

It seems this company custom makes swingarm extensions for Raptors, Shees, Blasters and Warriors. Looks like a very nice product. Would look real cool but not sure it would be needed on a Warrior unless it was built.

 

yeah i found out that jtm makes them for warrior's and they give you +4.5 inches and are 179.00 dont know thought if i want to get one.....do you think with engine mods that this adaptor will help get more power to the rear wheels? or is an actual extended swing arm needed?

 

I would think unless you are pulling over 30hp at the rear wheels, it wouldn't be needed.

You want an extended swing-arm to help keep the front end down durring acceleration (it also may take a tiny bit of steering away).

If you are running close to stock hp, I wouldn't bother with extending the swing-arm. Matter of fact, I have heard of people shortening it.

 

Wouldnt it be sooo much cheaper to have a local shop cut it and weld in an extension? I plan on trying to weld in my own extension (I got a spare swingarm if I screw up )

 

i dont think there is any point unless u r way over 30hp. i dont no my self but it is pritty point less. there r lots of better mods rather than a extened swinging arm.

 

yeah i agree

 

I think 4.5 inches would be to much and look to funny.
The whole process of welding extensions in would work but you would have 4 weld points you would have to worry about snapping. I am in the process of buying two used stock ones and cut one as close to the back end as possible and the second about 1.5 inches closer to the front. Weld those together and I would only have two weld points to worry about.

 

Folks, I hate to keep you from spending money and welding time, but the swingarm out of the 87-88 Warrior is almost an inch longer than the newer ones from the factory. I don't know why, it just is. Trust me, I had an 87 in my '00 Warrior, and I had to measure it a couple of times to make absolutely sure that I wasn't dreaming the chain didnt fit. The older swingarms do require a matching axxle carrier and brake hub, though. So it's not as easy as just getting a swingarm and moutning your stuff into it.

 

For an extension I was going to either make from angle iron or find some steel that would fit over the outside of the swingarm and cut it long enough to where about an inch or more of the old swingarm would go inside and fit snug with a big hole drilled into it on either side so you can weld the edges all the way around then weld around the inside of the hole. That shouldnt break

 

I have to put in my .02. Since the front end is so heavy I don't know why you would want or need a longer swing arm. Its harder to get the front up rather than keeping it down

 

I have to put in my .02. Since the front end is so heavy I don't know why you would want or need a longer swing arm. Its harder to get the front up rather than keeping it down

:nod:

 

True true. Has anyone ever seen a warrior that needs one and didnt undergo MAJOR engine work (big bore stroker) or an engine transplant. When you cam,port, piston, etc.... then its only bad in first and that can be handled with a bit of clutch slipping.

 

I rode with a guy that had a 500cc kaw street bike engine on a warrior . . . it would wheeelie!

 

i have only seen one warrior that might need one.....but it had the big bore strocker kit, 440 i think, and many other mods....he couldnt keep it down....but that is the way he wanted it!

 

Hey guys,
I'm new to this forum, but I've have already gotten a ton of good ideas from here. Let me throw one in myself.

If you are a pretty good fabricator, you can try this. The easiest and cheapest way to stretch your swingarm is to cut it off between the main body of the arm and the plates that hold your carrier. You cut it straight from top to bottom right in front of the carrier. Weld in a spacer of whatever length you want (mine is 2 in.) made from 3/16 steel (or 1/4 in.) on both sides. Then, weld a brace running between the two spacers for strength. You can use angle for the brace if you want, but I just used a piece cut from the same stock as my spacers. It is quite strong and you don't have to worry about your shock linkage like you would if you tried to stretch the body of the arm. You do have to use a 104 link chain and you have to disconnect your parking brake cable, but the brake line is long enough (just barely). You also have to tighten up your preload on the shock because of the extra leverage. I hope this helps.

As far as the reason to do this, it helps me keep the front down when climbing or drag-racing. I know not everyone agrees, but that is my reason.

 

well its not that we dont agree that it dosent keep the front end down, we r just saying warriors, most of em any how dont make enough power to need a swing arm. if u could make one longer like u did that would be ok, but buying one.....there r lots of better things to be spending money on then a swing arm, for a warrior any how.

p.s. do u have any pictures?

 

if you hill climb it would be a good idea.. i know if i had an extra 4 in out back.. i would try some hills like this..

 

Well, it may help in hill climbs, but it isn't neccessary, just lean forward .

 

yea.. but idk. leanin forward dont always work. then u loose your weight int he rear for tractino.. and some times if u get longer u wont make it at thet op.. get hung up..

 

Thats why you need to keep the revs up. In some of my sandier climbs, I might be doing 7,000 RPMs almost the entire way in second or third. If there are things to get hung up on like the 3 R's (rocks, roots, and ruts), then you need to plan your path first (or ask someone who just went up what lanes to pick).

An extended swing-arm might help on those occasions where a rock or root wants to pop up the front end, but it might be a disadvantage if you trail ride. I'd imagine extended swing-arms will increase your turning radius.

 

if i was going to try a hill like that...... i wouldnt be on a warrior.....lets try a shee!

 

you could make it up a hill like that on a warrior, she aint gonna die warriors never die in second gear unless your geared for top speed. Its probebly looks bigger in person though

 

I have a 4 inch extended on mine. I love it. It JUMPS so much better, back end isnt as smoooshy, and it makes it look 10x better too.

I will get some pics as soon as I get the CDI back on. :tup: