Author Topic: Swingarm Bolt Review (Read 5006 times)

bnau267 · « **on:** May 17, 2014, 08:25:15 PM »

Curious who all has tried aftermarket swingarm bolts. These are the different sources I'm looking at....Walsh, LSR, Fourwerx, Baldwin, or just run the OEM Honda (400ex). There are others but these are the companies I've grown to trust. I'm leaning towards the Walsh or LSR but would like to hear from you all before spending that kind of dough. Maybe the 400ex is the way to go... [MENTION=1]spiritaces[/MENTION] you have the 450 in pieces. Is it a match to the R or maybe close enough to work.

Thanks, Bob

bnau267 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2014, 08:37:18 PM »

Quote from: spiritaces;34246

I don't have the 250r one to compare. Mine spare is getting zinced. I can take measurements of something if you like

I'd be curious of the total length as well as the length of the threaded portion if you have it handy.

bnau267 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2014, 09:07:17 PM »

Thanks Jon. Much appreciated.

mx250r91 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2014, 09:48:45 PM »

I've ran the Baldwin chromoly bolt ever since the stock one snapped 10+ years ago and that thing is solid. Definitely recommended if you are looking for HD.

bnau267 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2014, 10:48:33 PM »

Quote from: mx250r91;34257

I've ran the Baldwin chromoly bolt ever since the stock one snapped 10+ years ago and that thing is solid. Definitely recommended if you are looking for HD.

I have Baldwin front hubs and they tend to design parts that can take abuse. Wish they still made gears. Is it a rod threaded for a nut on each end or does it have a fixed end like the stock style. Thanks for the feedback....

bob

oldschoolr · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2014, 11:05:09 PM »

I've run a Baldwin for 12 years and no problems at all. If you ride mx or aggressive I would stay away from the stock one's. I think it's because they are hollow and either bend or flair but I've seen to many get seized.

bnau267 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2014, 12:11:02 AM »

Of course you guys would point me to the $80 bolt! Can't go wrong with Baldwin stuff...just broke $...lol. Might as well order a Baldwin carrier while I'm at. Thanks gentlemen.

Bob

atv fan 28 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2014, 01:42:12 AM »

I will stick with my $100 TI bolt.

atv fan 28 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2014, 01:57:09 AM »

FourWerx

Rupp250 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2014, 02:00:42 AM »

I would venture a guess that none of these bolts are made exclusively for these companies. Just need to find the direct source and I'm sure it would be much cheaper. Except for that Ti bolt. Ti=$

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2014, 02:23:01 AM »

I didnt realize the stock bolt had a dip in it.

The Baldwin bolt looks just like a SS rod that has been threaded on both ends.

mx250r91 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2014, 10:43:57 AM »

Quote from: bnau267;34263

Is it a rod threaded for a nut on each end or does it have a fixed end like the stock style. Thanks for the feedback....

bob

It is a threaded rod with a nut on each side.

bnau267 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 18, 2014, 10:50:24 AM »

Quote from: spiritaces;34267

i see nothing is cheap in your world lol!

Not my plan trust me. I'm learning quickly that nothing in the R world is cheap except for at the end when you have a $15k bike and can only sell it for 8....LOL.

Quote from: Hawaiiysr;34276

I didnt realize the stock bolt had a dip in it. The Baldwin bolt looks just like a SS rod that has been threaded on both ends.

Looks like the Walsh has the dip in it and it looks machined like the LSR. The Baldwin may be from an external source because I remember TnT or one maybe Hellbound selling something similar. The thing is Baldwin only seems to put there name on the true quality items so the others could be copies from a different source or maybe the same thing at half price.

oldschoolr · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2014, 12:43:57 PM »

Quote from: Hawaiiysr;34276

I didnt realize the stock bolt had a dip in it.

The Baldwin bolt looks just like a SS rod that has been threaded on both ends.

I just had it zinced that's why the color looks like that.

KASEY · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2014, 01:48:42 PM »

funny a stock ATC70 front axle is solid and works great as a swingarm bolt in the trx and atc 250r,, been running one for 20 years,,