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Workshop => Suspension and Chassis => Topic started by: supernutt on November 30, 2013, 07:25:50 PM
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Gotta do something for sprocket and brake protection on my cr500 link laeger. Either sprocket/rotor guards or weld mounts for a skid plate on the swingarm. I guess I am wondering how durable are the sprocket and rotor guards compared to a skid plate? Gonna be in the woods and trails mainly
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I like the sprocket guards from GThunder that I have. But i'm not impressed with the Blingstar rotor guard. One major hit to the rotor guard and it will snap the end of the bearing carrier off, since it's made to replace the brake stay as well.
I want to get this type of rotor guard instead, and have mounts welded on my Laeger swingarm
http://www.lsracing.com/honda-trx450r-trx450er-stainless-disc-rotor-guard-honda-trx450.362.5.atv-utv-racing
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I would of never thought that the rotor guard would break!! I guess it's getting skid mounts welded on...thanks for the info
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The rotor guard itself won't break, but it will snap the end off the axle carrier if it's hit. That's how I got it in the first place, it snapped the end off my buddies 450 carrier so he gave it to me
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laeger did make a rock solid rotor gaurd it bolts to the swingarm in 3 places,
i havent seen any for sale in a few years, but ive got 2 at my shop, that I need but I can get you a picture if you need
in my opinion these are about the most solid gaurds ive ever seen for not haveing a full plate
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I would love to have a picture if you wouldn't mind. One of my friends is awesome at fabricating things
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PRM makes a complete skid plate with guards for both the sprocket and rotor if you want to go with a single piece setup.
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I would love to have a picture if you wouldn't mind. One of my friends is awesome at fabricating things
actually now that I look at it there are 4 bolts holding it on
2 bolts on the Laeger pinch bolts one on the side of the swing arm near the brake holder and one on the bottom of swing arm,
both my swing arms dont have the mounts for a standard protector but both can take this guard
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Thank you for sharing the pictures I set my skid plate on the laeger swingarm and it does not clear the rear linkage so that will not work I will see if my friend can make me one of these
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Thank you for sharing the pictures I set my skid plate on the laeger swingarm and it does not clear the rear linkage so that will not work I will see if my friend can make me one of these
let me know and ill se if i can get some better pics with measurments if you go that way.. my camera is dead so its cell only for now, but if you need anything else just let me know....these things are tough
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Dang i'm pretty sure my Laeger swingarm doesn't have those other 2 mounts. I'd have to check. More pics would be greatly appreciated
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Dang i'm pretty sure my Laeger swingarm doesn't have those other 2 mounts. I'd have to check. More pics would be greatly appreciated
if it has mounts for a full it might not. both of mine have no full skid mounts but do have the mounts for these...
it has to have the duel pinch bolt pattern
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Here's a picture of my Walsh disc guard. It's made to bolt up to their swinger and probably won't work but I'm interested in what you decide since I have the same dilemma with my Laeger. I'm thinking about trying this GThunder model since it's half the price.
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Bnau267/Parts/image_zps5f3d5f54.jpg) (http://s1004.photobucket.com/user/Bnau267/media/Parts/image_zps5f3d5f54.jpg.html)
Here's the Walsh that I recently bought....built like a tank.
(http://i1004.photobucket.com/albums/af169/Bnau267/image_zpsfe5b4646.jpg) (http://s1004.photobucket.com/user/Bnau267/media/image_zpsfe5b4646.jpg.html)
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Since my 330 is finally done, I pulled the motor out and took the quad over to my friends place. He is going to see what he can do but I think the plan is to shorten a aftermarket skid plate and weld mounts onto the bottom of the swing arm. Says he will have something by the weekend for me. Showed him these pics and he might try to make some of these if he can't fabricate the skid plate on.
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Since my 330 is finally done, I pulled the motor out and took the quad over to my friends place. He is going to see what he can do but I think the plan is to shorten a aftermarket skid plate and weld mounts onto the bottom of the swing arm. Says he will have something by the weekend for me. Showed him these pics and he might try to make some of these if he can't fabricate the skid plate on.
Hey nate if you want I will send you my walsh rotor guard to have onemade for you if you cover shippimg back and forth. It's the same as dnb and bnau posted up made by walsh bud.
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If this idea doesn't work, I may have to take you up on that offer. Thanks
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Just looked at my no-link swingarm....I don't have those extra 2 holes. dangit
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I really like the look of these disc guards and sprocket guards. But.......If there is even the slightest chance(there usually is) of a rock clobbering my expensive swingarm I'm covering it. As much of it as I can. It is possible to make a skid plate too strong though. It's important that the guard gives a little(bends) in order for the swingarm to survive rock hits and not crack. I'd go with skid plate mounts since you're welding something on anyway.
This is all just my opinion(based on experience)and you can flush the toilet now and it will be gone. haha
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i dont like skidplates. they often get hung up and become mud and sand shovels. the sprocket guards are the best solution in my opinion.
john
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Being from So. Cal I haven't had to deal with mud much, just rocks. I see your point. I did get to watch a guy pound his bearing carrier out with a 2x4 and a BFH after he hit his swingarm on a rock and dented it tho.
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[ATTACH=CONFIG]2549[/ATTACH]got a real good start at welding skid mounts on. have to gusset them tomorrow and then it should be good to go! Cant really cover the linkage as it is extremely low...
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Of course my old laeger swing arm would have mounts for the rotor guard....
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So got the skid plate mounts welded on.
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Yep. Those are the holes you want....go figure.
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That sucks man, ow well you took care of the issue now. All good then and it looks good to.