tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308329437757026382.post8115119116158079485..comments2023-01-30T00:44:24.275-07:00Comments on Tiny War Machine: Sizing Up The Swingarm OptionsNicholas Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246582601658749373noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308329437757026382.post-45265524074821467742013-03-29T14:48:37.986-06:002013-03-29T14:48:37.986-06:00The DR swingarm is a heavy bugger compared to mode...The DR swingarm is a heavy bugger compared to modern offerings. There's no denying that. However, as far as aesthetics are concerned, I have to eat my words. If you haven't already seen, check out this DR350 swingarm swap and mod to a CR500:<br /><br />http://www.bikeexif.com/flat-track-racer<br /><br />Those fins look pretty sexy on that application.Nicholas Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246582601658749373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308329437757026382.post-24893163089705045012013-03-26T05:49:51.177-06:002013-03-26T05:49:51.177-06:00Thanks for that- I would prob be smarter to just l...Thanks for that- I would prob be smarter to just leave the bike as equipped and do some mods to make it less sponge-like, but it seems that valve kits and rebuild fees will prob cost me more than the time and the 'already-sitting-there' YZ parts. My DR is actually VIN'd as a 97 but was made in 03/97 and has the 98 suspension. My wish was mainly to try to make it feel at least no heavier than a DRZ and I'm guessing some heavier springs alone would accomplish that, but I am a skinny 6'6" so to make it taller, lighter and even an inch or 2 longer seems like a good idea. Your post about the weight of the stock swingarm surprised me, made me think that thing has gotta go. (I'm so old, initially I thought those fins looked neat!) I have done some engine swaps/frame modding a few times, but never blogged it, maybe some day.. <br />JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01690561793423750535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308329437757026382.post-30810393774961393032013-03-21T19:32:59.722-06:002013-03-21T19:32:59.722-06:00Oh, the elusive 1998 DR350. If you do swap over t...Oh, the elusive 1998 DR350. If you do swap over the YZ's suspension goodies, make sure those forks end up on eBay. The 1998-1999 DR350s came with cartridge forks and are quite sought after by DR enthusiasts.<br /><br />Do you have a build thread, blog, or place to monitor progress? I would like to see your project.Nicholas Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246582601658749373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5308329437757026382.post-71411946490901212572013-03-17T06:00:16.348-06:002013-03-17T06:00:16.348-06:00Hey, someone on the same trail as I am. I'd be...Hey, someone on the same trail as I am. I'd be real interested in seeing how you could make that CRF linkage fit in. I have a 98DR w/441cc kit and would like to swap over a 99 YZ250 rolling chassis's stuff to it, you might just motivate me! Thx, JR JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01690561793423750535noreply@blogger.com