WR swing arm
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wrote on 3 Jul 2020, 12:14 last edited by
Will a 2013 WR250f swinging arm straight fit a Dtr? It says it’ll fit a YZ125/250/450 which raises some interesting possibilities if it fits a DTr.
I remember reading about a WR200 swing arm that was a straight fit (albeit spacers & calliper) but don’t remember the year, or who did it.
Some YZ years look very possible, but it’s always good to know what has worked from real life experiences...
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wrote on 3 Jul 2020, 12:15 last edited by
No. YZ arms don't fit the DTR.
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wrote on 3 Jul 2020, 12:35 last edited by
If you want an aluminium swingarm then you need either a DT200R one or a DT / WR200 although I believe the later may require some mods to fit
I've got a 200R one to go into my TDR (same as DTR) and it goes straight in
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Will a 2013 WR250f swinging arm straight fit a Dtr? It says it’ll fit a YZ125/250/450 which raises some interesting possibilities if it fits a DTr.
I remember reading about a WR200 swing arm that was a straight fit (albeit spacers & calliper) but don’t remember the year, or who did it.
Some YZ years look very possible, but it’s always good to know what has worked from real life experiences...
Cheers guys, any info is appreciated... -
wrote on 3 Jul 2020, 17:38 last edited by
You can fit later 96-06 swingarms actually in the frame, but you have to remember the linkage designs are all different and the width of the Engine Castings Swingarm pivot all vary.
I’ve seen a 06 YZ250 swingarm fitted to a DTR, but he had to cut and weld new linkage mounts to the frame
Then you have to work out the link Geometry for the New shock you’ll need to put in, which needs to have a DTR specific shock bush into the frame.....,,
Then the battery wont fit. You’ll have to modify that completely and cut the frame mount there...,
New rear axle
New rear caliper
New wheel spacers
A custom chain length
Then with a later YZ swingarm, you’ll have to space the swingarm to be sure the rear wheel is inline with the front
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You can fit later 96-06 swingarms actually in the frame, but you have to remember the linkage designs are all different and the width of the Engine Castings Swingarm pivot all vary.
I’ve seen a 06 YZ250 swingarm fitted to a DTR, but he had to cut and weld new linkage mounts to the frame
Then you have to work out the link Geometry for the New shock you’ll need to put in, which needs to have a DTR specific shock bush into the frame.....,,
Then the battery wont fit. You’ll have to modify that completely and cut the frame mount there...,
New rear axle
New rear caliper
New wheel spacers
A custom chain length
Then with a later YZ swingarm, you’ll have to space the swingarm to be sure the rear wheel is inline with the front
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wrote on 3 Jul 2020, 19:59 last edited by
Sounds like it would be easier to put the DTR engine into a YZ250
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wrote on 14 Jul 2020, 22:53 last edited by
@Calum said in WR swing arm:
Sounds like it would be easier to put the DTR engine into a YZ250
It’s funny you say that. I caught wind of someone putting a DTR engine in a YZ125 and honestly wondered what for until you realise how much easier it would be then doing it the other way
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wrote on 15 Jul 2020, 10:19 last edited by
@Calum there is a guy on the WR200 forum in the States thats putting a WR200 motor into a YZ125 rolling chassis
Easier to sell DTR and buy WR or DT200WR - the 125 will probably fetch the same or better money than the 200 which ironically is by far the better bike
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wrote on 15 Jul 2020, 12:22 last edited by
125s are commanding BIG money now on eBay! It is absolutely crazy! Not sure why they have shot up all of a sudden.
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wrote on 15 Jul 2020, 12:24 last edited by
It might be the lemming affect. One sees another put a price and the rest follow. It’s the fleabay way. Now seeing things actually sell at fleabay prices is another thing altogether
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It might be the lemming affect. One sees another put a price and the rest follow. It’s the fleabay way. Now seeing things actually sell at fleabay prices is another thing altogether
wrote on 15 Jul 2020, 12:42 last edited by@SpookDog That's pretty much how most things work. Realestate is the same. They get in an "Expert" to evaluate your house, but really it's like, oh what does a "modern" 3 bedroom house in that area command? Let's have a look on rightmove
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wrote on 15 Jul 2020, 13:00 last edited by
There’s always Sod’s law as well. As soon as I get interested the price goes well past my shoe~string budget!! 🤪
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@Calum there is a guy on the WR200 forum in the States thats putting a WR200 motor into a YZ125 rolling chassis
Easier to sell DTR and buy WR or DT200WR - the 125 will probably fetch the same or better money than the 200 which ironically is by far the better bike
wrote on 15 Jul 2020, 18:00 last edited by Stevie Wonder@Nottsbiker said in WR swing arm:
@Calum there is a guy on the WR200 forum in the States thats putting a WR200 motor into a YZ125 rolling chassis
Easier to sell DTR and buy WR or DT200WR - the 125 will probably fetch the same or better money than the 200 which ironically is by far the better bike
Not to mention the £1000’s fo pounds you’d save buying parts from that bike for your 125.
I’m doing my bike license soon and I can’t act like I haven’t considered going to France and buying a WR200, just like you said itd make a lot more sense
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@Nottsbiker said in WR swing arm:
@Calum there is a guy on the WR200 forum in the States thats putting a WR200 motor into a YZ125 rolling chassis
Easier to sell DTR and buy WR or DT200WR - the 125 will probably fetch the same or better money than the 200 which ironically is by far the better bike
Not to mention the £1000’s fo pounds you’d save buying parts from that bike for your 125.
I’m doing my bike license soon and I can’t act like I haven’t considered going to France and buying a WR200, just like you said itd make a lot more sense
wrote on 16 Jul 2020, 10:04 last edited by Nottsbiker@Stevie-Wonder said in WR swing arm:
@Nottsbiker said in WR swing arm:
@Calum there is a guy on the WR200 forum in the States thats putting a WR200 motor into a YZ125 rolling chassis
Easier to sell DTR and buy WR or DT200WR - the 125 will probably fetch the same or better money than the 200 which ironically is by far the better bike
Not to mention the £1000’s fo pounds you’d save buying parts from that bike for your 125.
I’m doing my bike license soon and I can’t act like I haven’t considered going to France and buying a WR200, just like you said itd make a lot more sense
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