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Raptor 700 Information => 700 Suspension Work => Topic started by: Johny_Ringo on February 23, 2011, 07:30:36 PM
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Going plus 2 on the swinger thanks to our group buy this month :clap: and im wondering how long of a chain should I go? I plan to do the carrier bearings at the same time and new sprockets and will I need a plus 2 rear brake line? Can you thion k of anything else i will need to do or tools to purchase? I have a chain breaker
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What I've always done w/ my +2 on. Is just buy a 120 link chain. You have to cut some off, but takes the guess work out.
I don't remember 100 on the stock brake line, when I got my +2 I just decided to buy the extended brake line.
The only tool I can think of that would help make this process easier is a snap ring tool On the carrier there is a big snap ring. you CAN get it out w/ other tools, but to make it quick and painless this is by far the easiest way.
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You can get one of those cheap chain presses. Not much use on a standard chain but does help squeeze those o and x rings.
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Right on thanks guys
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Re: longer swing arm equals????
something I will never have :lol:
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Re: longer swing arm equals????
something I will never have :lol:
til you find one for 25 bucks....:lol:
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On my +3 I had my rear shock rebuilt with a heavier spring, but I'm 260lbs. Food for thought.
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Are you replacing sprockets as well?
A Honda sprocket hub on your Rappy axle offers some different gearing options. I think they go down to a 34 tooth.
You can get an aftermarket carrier that uses tapered roller bearings or send yours in & have it machined to accept tapered roller bearings.
You should never have to replace bearings again just service them regularily.
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Your going to need a longer break line with your +2. I tried to use my stock and its a no go. A pair of needle nosed pliers worked good to remove my carrier snap ring. Your going to need a 46mm(i think) wrench or a big ass crescent wrench and a dead blow hammer to remove your axle nut. And you need a 24mm socket and an impact to remove the hub nut. I couldn't budge the damn thing without the impact. The whole process is kind of a pain in the ass.
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Your going to need a longer break line with your +2. I tried to use my stock and its a no go. A pair of needle nosed pliers worked good to remove my carrier snap ring. Your going to need a 46mm(i think) wrench or a big ass crescent wrench and a dead blow hammer to remove your axle nut. And you need a 24mm socket and an impact to remove the hub nut. I couldn't budge the damn thing without the impact. The whole process is kind of a pain in the ass.
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Thanks for the info man
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Your going to need a longer break line with your +2. I tried to use my stock and its a no go. A pair of needle nosed pliers worked good to remove my carrier snap ring. Your going to need a 46mm(i think) wrench or a big ass crescent wrench and a dead blow hammer to remove your axle nut. And you need a 24mm socket and an impact to remove the hub nut. I couldn't budge the damn thing without the impact. The whole process is kind of a pain in the ass.
Did you have peelz helping?
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:rofl: Man, inappropriate. :lol:
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Your going to need a longer break line with your +2. I tried to use my stock and its a no go. A pair of needle nosed pliers worked good to remove my carrier snap ring. Your going to need a 46mm(i think) wrench or a big ass crescent wrench and a dead blow hammer to remove your axle nut. And you need a 24mm socket and an impact to remove the hub nut. I couldn't budge the damn thing without the impact. The whole process is kind of a pain in the ass.
I no longer feel pain there.....
I told you....anything is cool....just in moderation.
:lol:
Dammit phil derailing a real on topic thread...you're my hero :lol:
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oh,, and if you don't have one already.. time to invest in a nice torque wrench.. :)
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Or use the german torque spec...
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Or use the german torque spec...
Wind it up till it strips, then back it off 1/2 turn? :clap:
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Or use the german torque spec...
Wind it up till it strips, then back it off 1/2 turn? :clap:
:thumbs:
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Or use the german torque spec...
Wind it up till it strips, then back it off 1/2 turn? :clap:
LOL or the redneck torque spec.
"turn it til it aint turnin' no mo' " :lol:
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Or use the german torque spec...
Wind it up till it strips, then back it off 1/2 turn? :clap:
LOL or the redneck torque spec.
"turn it til it aint turnin' no mo' " :lol:
you do that by hand, or do you use a tool?