| Author | Message | ||
     Roger123 |
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. | ||
| Froggy |
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. | ||
| Nillaice |
brake line? | ||
| Froggy |
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. | ||
| Ericz |
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. | ||
| Sext9 |
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. |
