Author Topic: Arens/Laeger XC Build (Read 36976 times)

bnau267 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2013, 04:13:46 PM »

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Nice build so far, I'm jealous of the Roll no-link swinger! You definitely should grab those +1 Roll A-arms from Wes you will probably not see a set like them again for a long time.

Have you tried 04/05 450R spindles? I thought these were the ones to run because they are closer to 250R/400EX geometry and in 06 Honda changed the spindles and they didn't handle or turn as well as the 04/05.

They are 06. They are a .5" wider than the stock 89 R's. So it was wider than I wanted with my Laeger +2's and 4/1 wheels. They work awesome on Rolls. I have a set of Roll +3's w/400ex and YZ brakes on my other bike. The 06 look identical. Yeah I keep looking at those Roll XCs. Maybe I'll hit the lotto tonight....LOL.

Tbone07 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 26, 2013, 10:51:27 AM »

So those Laeger a-arms are +2? What length shock do they take?

If you end up getting the Roll XC arms I might be interested in buying those Laegers

jcs003 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 26, 2013, 11:05:29 AM »

Quote from: bnau267;20413

Correct. Its a LSR 97 serial 0032 standard link. Waiting in the wings until I find the right deal on a LSR swinger and arms.

i would love to get ahold of an LSR.

john

bnau267 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 27, 2013, 08:12:50 PM »

Quote from: Tbone07;20722

So those Laeger a-arms are +2? What length shock do they take?

If you end up getting the Roll XC arms I might be interested in buying those Laegers

They measure in at 18 3/4 eye to eye. Double checked with Axis the other day just to be sure.

bnau267 · « **Reply #19 on:** December 29, 2013, 12:36:20 PM »

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They measure in at 18 3/4 eye to eye. Double checked with Axis the other day just to be sure.

Also heard 19" for Laeger +2's so who knows. Arens XC may be going in a different direction!

Just got these babies. New XC's and an Extended Stem. These would bookend with my Roll no link very nicely but I'm gonna try a Roll trx450 instead. Back on the hunt...LOL.

jcs003 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 29, 2013, 01:26:17 PM »

bnau, you don't procrastinate or mess around. im very impressed.

john

bnau267 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 03, 2014, 03:32:38 PM »

Bought a complete trx450 rear end today and a CRF450 brake/reservoir. Probably gonna stick with the Laeger rear end for now and mess around with the 450 stuff on a 88/9 frame until I figure out exactly what needs done to linkage and shock mount. Once I get it right I'll have the work done on the Arens by one of the local suspension fabricators like JB or six5.

bnau267 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 04, 2014, 12:12:19 PM »

It's coming along. Got some parts coming and hope to have a roller by next w/end.

In case anyone ever wondered....
04/05 450R > Stock swingarm length is 18.5"
06/14 450R > Stock swingarm length is 19.0"
86/87 250R > Stock swingarm length is 19.5"
88/89 250R > Stock swingarm length is 18.5"

bnau267 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2014, 08:36:06 PM »

Tires arrived! Going with Razr2 up front and Razr 6 ply out back.

89Longrod · « **Reply #24 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:00:04 PM »

Those Razr 2 fronts are just sweet great grip and durable! I used to run them on my old XC Yfz.

bnau267 · « **Reply #25 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:27:19 PM »

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where did you get the tires

Motosport.com. I usually buy from Rocky Mountain but they wouldn't apply the discount on tires so MS.com was cheaper this time....lol. And the rest of the drive line. Nothing fancy. Trying 13/37 gearing with the 20" rears. Had to get some Nacs stuff too!

bnau267 · « **Reply #26 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:31:04 PM »

Quote from: 89Longrod;21892

Those Razr 2 fronts are just sweet great grip and durable! I used to run them on my old XC Yfz.

I have iRazrs on my 400ex and love them. I was debating very hard between these and ITPs' gncc but I figured there has to be a reason everyone runs this setup. Was gonna get the Razr2 rears but they seemed like they'd get too much bite.

bnau267 · « **Reply #27 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:40:03 PM »

Some more odds and ends for the build. Got some parts from Eric. My kids went crazy over the packaging. I'm still finding popcorn three days later! Parts were perfect....

bnau267 · « **Reply #28 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:42:51 PM »

I'm really looking forward to trying this out. IMO....best deal out here (quality/price).

bnau267 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 09, 2014, 09:51:41 PM »

Gave up on PRP so I'm trying TnT....seems like a good product and still made in USA. Burgard was my first choice, also USA product, but the web site wouldn't work and the dude on the phone was less than interested in taking my order. I'll have to deal with him eventually though if I'm gonna get one of their QC conversions done....or maybe CT still does them???