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Roger123
Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just a question and some tech support. I have a 2004 lightning and would like to know if I buy a long swingarm. besides the correct belt because of length is there any other parts I should be aware of. can I buy the belt and swingarm and be done.
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Froggy
Posted on Saturday, November 16, 2013 - 11:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You will need a rear shock as the Long/Uly use a longer ones. Also the fittings on the oil lines are different so be ready for that.
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Nillaice
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 12:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

brake line?
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Froggy
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 12:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yep that too.

I believe that is it for the major parts. You will also need new belt guards if you don't plan on running it naked.
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Ericz
Posted on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 09:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You will need a custom length shock or a shock extension for the stock shock to retain proper ride height and prevent the swingarm from hitting the frame under full compression.
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Sext9
Posted on Saturday, November 30, 2013 - 01:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I did this to my 04.

You can use the same shock. Just move the shock mount from the swing arm forward about an inch. Some people have made brackets to do this.

On mine, I measured the height from ground to tail light. I cut off the original SS shock bung an moved it forward until I was back at original height and had it rewelded back on. Once you clean it all up it looks like a newer swing arm with a 2" extension.

I used oil lines from and 06-07 Buell. The SS fittings are different than your 04. So your original lines won't work.

You will need a 5/16 x 1/8" elbow for one of the lines entering the engine. The existing one is to small for the larger line. You can get that at a hardware store in the plumbing section.

Your also going to want the longer brake line and drive belt.
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