Another test question: Trailing Arm Swap for '82 RM250?

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Edited Date/Time 3/1/2013 7:20pm
You guys have been very helpful in getting me answers for my 82 RM, I'm hoping you can help me figure this one out too: I need to find a replacement rear trailing brake arm as the '82 RM 250 arm bends very easy (mine looks like a garden hose). I hear that newer model bikes (no idea which ones specifically) are a direct swap and are much bettere/stronger?

I know the swingarm on the '83 is longer, so that won't fit, but maybe you guys can point me in the right direction.

THANKS!
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CamP 2/24/2013 7:33am
2/24/2013 7:33am
Suzuki still sells the rear brake torque arm for the 82/83 RM250.
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uncle 2/24/2013 1:03pm
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Thank you for the reply. I had one ordered but they are on national back order, and meanwhile I keep reading on forums how the OEM unit is crap and other bikes had much stronger units that bolt right up, but can't find which models those might be.
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Craze 2/28/2013 12:33am
2/28/2013 12:33am
A 1983 Honda Cr aluminum trailing arm will work
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uncle 3/1/2013 7:20pm
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That's what I was looking for! Thanks Craze. I'm gonna dig around and see what I can find

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