so i have a 2006 klx110 and a 2002 kx65 swingarm wont fit, would a kx60? is there a difference?
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so i have a 2006 klx110 and a 2002 kx65 swingarm wont fit, would a kx60? is there a difference?
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I dont think a kx60 or a 65 swing arm will bolt up with out modifications.
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I too am almost positive that neither of those swingers are gonna just bolt on and go
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no def not,kx60 swinger is 1 inch too narrow at the pivot end.the swinger is also 5 inches longer than stock so would need a fewinches taken off. I have just fabricated a kx60 swinger to fit my klx.was real easy to do at it looks great,i need to make the shock mount then im done.oh yeah you will also need a new shock,the kx6o and the stock shock wont fit,you need a shock with an eye to eye length of 270-280mm with a new upper shock mount
heres a quick guide what you need to do to make the kx60 swinger fit the klx110
1.cut the swinger down 2.5 inches at the pivot end
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2.cut out the pivoy points from the old part of the swinger as shown and weld
back into the new part of the swinger(shown in picture)
do this for both sides,making sure the inner gap is 126mm,so it fits to the frame nicely
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3.install your swinger to your frame.you will need to use the origional pivot spindle as the kx60 one is too short
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from this point you can now work out where your gna want to weld your brake rod to.You can also work out what angle your gna want your shock(this is rider preference). I am in the middle of making an upper shock mount to fit my new shock.as the standard shock cannot be used.
i stil gta get the swinger powder coated,it should look and ride sweet.
please comment on my work.i dont think iv done too bad.its cost me 65pounds including the shock so far(80 dollars)
hope this thread helps alot of people
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heres a quick guide what you need to do to make the kx60 swinger fit the klx110
1.cut the swinger down 2.5 inches at the pivot end
2.cut out the pivoy points from the old part of the swinger as shown and weld
back into the new part of the swinger(shown in picture)
do this for both sides,making sure the inner gap is 126mm,so it fits to the frame nicely
3.install your swinger to your frame.you will need to use the origional pivot spindle as the kx60 one is too short
from this point you can now work out where your gna want to weld your brake rod to.You can also work out what angle your gna want your shock(this is rider preference). I am in the middle of making an upper shock mount to fit my new shock.as the standard shock cannot be used.
i stil gta get the swinger powder coated,it should look and ride sweet.
please comment on my work.i dont think iv done too bad.its cost me 65pounds including the shock so far(80 dollars)
hope this thread helps alot of people
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Its almost worth buying a swinger kit from big minis or something like that so you dnt have to deal with the BS customizing and no worrying about if its going to be strong enough after you cut it all apart.
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You better know what your doing to get a nice weld on aluminum, and have it hold. unless that bike has a steel swingarm.
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the weldsiv done on mine are stronger than the origional ones,why pay like 500 dollars for a bbr kit when you can make oneless than 100.when mines finished,it will look better than a bbr compared to the price.this mod was so easy to do! I think i could do one again in around 2 hours
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i think ill cut that swingarm and make it fit, i bought a whole kx65 for $100, that engine was blown and the crank was bad
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As long as you know how to weld you should be in the clear man! there is a guy who did a whole 65 conversion and all on here. search and you should be able to find it
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okay that sounds good
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its most definitely worth it to modify a 65 swingarm to fit a 110. i think that the ktm is easier and more straight forward but either way your getting a decent set up.
you can easily find 65 swingarms on ebay for 15-75$ and with a days work of cutting and welding you can have a rear end almost ready to go
you can easily find 65 swingarms on ebay for 15-75$ and with a days work of cutting and welding you can have a rear end almost ready to go
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yeah i already started working on cutting it, will the stock 65 suspension work on it?
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the front forks will work but you have to press the 110 stem in to the 65 clamp. or you can buy a 65 conversion triple clamp that already has a 110 stem. You also will want to have heavier springs installed.
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