swing arm swap

jhap2009 · July 29th, 2013, 06:53 PM

Wondering if any body knows if the klx250s swing arm could swap onto our frame as being you can fit a 160-170 rear tire between it.

JohnnyBravo · July 29th, 2013, 07:04 PM

You won't get much help around here with wide tires, or extended swing arms... Those threads don't last long at all :/
Lemme know what ya figure out though.

Alex · July 29th, 2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

... wide tires, or extended swing arms...

Sometimes referred to as

mods.

JohnnyBravo · July 29th, 2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Sometimes referred to as

mods.

Hahahaha I'd hate to hear that's how we ride in Florida again, that's always a mess. But idk where these folks live in fl... I see wide tire extended bikes daily!

jhap2009 · July 30th, 2013, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Hahahaha I'd hate to hear that's how we ride in Florida again, that's always a mess. But idk where these folks live in fl... I see wide tire extended bikes daily!

I'm attempting a one off cafe racer with my bike I wanted to put a wider tire in the back to make it look a lot more aggressive, I'm sure that the klx250s swing arm will swap over I was just wondering if any body else attempted something similar to this.

JohnnyBravo · July 30th, 2013, 08:33 AM

Sounds cool... Idk some folks around here built cafe's though.

jhap2009 · July 30th, 2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Sounds cool... Idk some folks around here built cafe's though.

I know I saw Ivanrules build thread and that bike looks effin amazing. That is kind the look I want to go with but with a wider rear tire and a completely custom exhaust. When I build the rear seat pan I will also be doing the tail light and turn signals differently.

chris21er · July 30th, 2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jhap2009

I know I saw Ivanrules build thread and that bike looks effin amazing. That is kind the look I want to go with but with a wider rear tire and a completely custom exhaust. When I build the rear seat pan I will also be doing the tail light and turn signals differently.

Careful around here everyone will knock you down real quick instead of leading you in the right direction its your bike do what makes you happy but I have no info in swing arm

ninjamunky85 · July 30th, 2013, 10:47 AM

Have you actually seen, or heard of this mod being done? I own a klx250sf and just took some rough measurements of its' swingarm compared to the one on my 300. They aren't even close, the klx swingarm is skinnier and shorter than the one on the 300 which is probably the opposite of what you are wanting. Ninja 300 and 250 share the same swingarm btw.

I have a 150 on the back of my klx and there isn't much room back there, I've seen some people squeeze a 160 on there, but I doubt you could get a 170 to fit.

jhap2009 · July 30th, 2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

Have you actually seen, or heard of this mod being done? I own a klx250sf and just took some rough measurements of its' swingarm compared to the one on my 300. They aren't even close, the klx swingarm is skinnier and shorter than the one on the 300 which is probably the opposite of what you are wanting. Ninja 300 and 250 share the same swingarm btw.

I have a 150 on the back of my klx and there isn't much room back there, I've seen some people squeeze a 160 on there, but I doubt you could get a 170 to fit.

Not necessarily the klx swing arm but I have heard of them swapping other swing arms for wider tires, I just figured being they were both kawa 250 they would be an easier swap. I thought the factory nobbys were a 150 to begin with making more than enough room for a 160 to fit.

ninjamunky85 · July 30th, 2013, 11:59 AM

Dunno about knobbies, the klx250sf came with street tires, 130 in the rear. You can fit a 160 on there but it's a tight fit. You'd have a harder time getting the swingarm to fit correctly. The only swaps for the ninjette that I have heard of is from an Aprillia or the aftermarket.

Runeknight95 · July 31st, 2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Sometimes referred to as

mods.

I wouldn't touch an extended swing arm if it was free!!!!!!!

cerberusrex25 · August 7th, 2013, 07:05 PM

08+ ninjette swing arm bolts right on and allows for a 150 rear tire( I know, I have one on right now).

jhap2009 · August 8th, 2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by cerberusrex25

08+ ninjette swing arm bolts right on and allows for a 150 rear tire( I know, I have one on right now).

I have an 09, I just wanted to put a 160-180 size to lookmore aggresive for a caferacer/street fighter.

DaBlue1 · August 8th, 2013, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jhap2009

Wondering if any body knows if the klx250s swing arm could swap onto our frame as being you can fit a 160-170 rear tire between it.

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Originally Posted by jhap2009

I have an 09, I just wanted to put a 160-180 size to lookmore aggresive for a caferacer/street fighter.

Get a bigger rim and put 160/60/17 tires on it. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=120

jhap2009 · August 8th, 2013, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBlue1

Get a bigger rim and put 160/60/17 tires on it. http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showp...&postcount=120

Holy cow that is some superbclose clearances, to close for comfort, but that is a solution so thank you.

DaBlue1 · August 8th, 2013, 09:29 AM

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....Holy cow that is some superbclose clearances, to close for comfort...

Think that's close? Have you looked at the clearance on any supersport? Also either a smaller front or smaller rear sprockets slide the wheel back a little. You'll have plenty of room.

cerberusrex25 · August 8th, 2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jhap2009

I have an 09, I just wanted to put a 160-180 size to lookmore aggresive for a caferacer/street fighter.

I guess you could put a 160 in it, maybe get the sportisi 4.5 rear wheel for it?

choneofakind · August 8th, 2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chris21er

Careful around here everyone will knock you down real quick instead of leading you in the right direction its your bike do what makes you happy but I have no info in swing arm

Uh, what?

Somchai · August 9th, 2013, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jhap2009

I have an 09, I just wanted to put a 160-180 size to lookmore aggresive for a caferacer/street fighter.

Maybe you take a look here http://motor-dan-sekuter.tokobagus.c...-17163845.html

If you're looking for any part the best step would be to look in Indonesia, there you find the biggest market for the 2-fiddy.

jhap2009 · August 9th, 2013, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Somchai

Maybe you take a look here http://motor-dan-sekuter.tokobagus.c...-17163845.html

If you're looking for any part the best step would be to look in Indonesia, there you find the biggest market for the 2-fiddy.

That looks pretty awesome, the swingarm looks a little short, now if I could some how get it translated into english.

July 29th, 2013, 06:53 PM	#1
jhap2009 ninjette.org member Name: Tony Location: Bonney Lake, WA Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Posts: 43	swing arm swap Wondering if any body knows if the klx250s swing arm could swap onto our frame as being you can fit a 160-170 rear tire between it.

July 29th, 2013, 07:04 PM	#2
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	You won't get much help around here with wide tires, or extended swing arms... Those threads don't last long at all :/ Lemme know what ya figure out though. __________________________________________________

July 30th, 2013, 08:33 AM	#6
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Sounds cool... Idk some folks around here built cafe's though. __________________________________________________

July 30th, 2013, 10:47 AM	#9
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Have you actually seen, or heard of this mod being done? I own a klx250sf and just took some rough measurements of its' swingarm compared to the one on my 300. They aren't even close, the klx swingarm is skinnier and shorter than the one on the 300 which is probably the opposite of what you are wanting. Ninja 300 and 250 share the same swingarm btw. I have a 150 on the back of my klx and there isn't much room back there, I've seen some people squeeze a 160 on there, but I doubt you could get a 170 to fit. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

July 30th, 2013, 11:59 AM	#11
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	Dunno about knobbies, the klx250sf came with street tires, 130 in the rear. You can fit a 160 on there but it's a tight fit. You'd have a harder time getting the swingarm to fit correctly. The only swaps for the ninjette that I have heard of is from an Aprillia or the aftermarket. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

August 7th, 2013, 07:05 PM	#13
cerberusrex25 Accesories Guru Name: Dave Location: Centreville, VA Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): '99 EX250(Cafe/fighter project) Posts: 537	08+ ninjette swing arm bolts right on and allows for a 150 rear tire( I know, I have one on right now).

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