Swapping 250 swingarm to 300 on 08 mutt

Mutt · 09-28-2008, 01:44 PM

How difficult would this be? Has anyone heard of the mastiff swingarm being installed on a Mutt? I want a fat ass on my smaller frame.

Vegas · 09-28-2008, 03:06 PM

Well it won't be quite that easy. I am not sure what they do to get the tranny offset. The belt will need to be on the outside of the frame. New fender, wheel, axle, I don't think it would look right on that bike with the skinny tank. It's your bike.

woodbutcher · 09-28-2008, 03:16 PM

all said and done, probably about $5k.

Mutt · 09-28-2008, 08:46 PM

I'm looking at widening the tank also.

Thumper169 · 09-28-2008, 09:37 PM

No offense and if thats what you really want to do then go for it but it's been my experience over the years when I get a really wild idea to modify something and get into it only to see the total dollar figure climbing out of control, I stop and wonder, why in the hell didnt I just sell this thing and buy what I wanted instead on going this route, in the long run you would probably be money ahead if you want a fat tire bike to sell yours and buy a new one with a large tire, just my oppinion,

MARV · 09-28-2008, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vegas

I am not sure what they do to get the tranny offset.

different offsets on the inner primary.

Vegas · 09-29-2008, 12:13 AM

That makes sense.

Gas Man · 09-29-2008, 01:59 AM

sell the bike and get the pitbull or mastiff with the 300.

BBChopper · 09-29-2008, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

sell the bike and get the pitbull or mastiff with the 300.

Great minds think alike!!!! 2nd Dat shit!!

Mutt · 09-30-2008, 12:14 AM

That might be the new plan in the making. I wanted a Mastiff but this was my first bike. Now with 3000 miles under my belt, I feel confident on top of a 300.

beast30 · 10-01-2008, 06:54 AM

Mutt, I was told that the Mutt Frame was actually an 06' mastiff, didn't the 06 come with a 300? And your tank came from the "chopper"

I considered getting a Mutt, For the simple pleasure of buying the bike for much less then a mastiff, and being able to bling it out the way I want it and still be money ahead. If I remember right their aren't any wheel options with a new mast, k-9, pit, ridge nor the Mutt. But for the money you can get on a Mutt why not put some new wheels on. Do some custom paint. And still be money ahead. Trust me I'm not saying shit about buying a new mastiff for 28-36000. I would fricking love one. But buy a mutt now and slowly upgrade......whats wrong with that. My opinion that 250 will be more "user friendly" then the hot looks of a 3 hundy. Only my 2 cents.

Daddycool · 10-01-2008, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thumper169

No offense and if thats what you really want to do then go for it but it's been my experience over the years when I get a really wild idea to modify something and get into it only to see the total dollar figure climbing out of control, I stop and wonder, why in the hell didnt I just sell this thing and buy what I wanted instead on going this route, in the long run you would probably be money ahead if you want a fat tire bike to sell yours and buy a new one with a large tire, just my oppinion,

I totally agree.

Mutt · 10-01-2008, 01:32 PM

Thanks for all the great opinions, but being that I ordered all kinds of parts for it last night I have decided to keep it. I'm looking at getting rid of those spokes with some solid wheels. Some with black powdercoating and a chrome lip. Maybe then I might try to upgrade, but for now I love my bike. Thanks for the responses.

RRRUFF · 10-01-2008, 02:01 PM

Hey don't forget to post some pics!

Mutt · 10-01-2008, 04:36 PM

I will. I just got 1 of my pipes. I just ordered a 18" sissy with tribal pegs for the front and back. Spike axle covers, pads for passengers. Getting ready for the Lonestar Rally. Wife wants to ride.

09-28-2008, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mutt Look for me on the road. Member #: 982 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 84 My Bike(s): 08 Big Dog Mutt My Gallery Rep Power: 6	Swapping 250 swingarm to 300 on 08 mutt How difficult would this be? Has anyone heard of the mastiff swingarm being installed on a Mutt? I want a fat ass on my smaller frame.

09-28-2008, 03:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
woodbutcher Old Fart Name: Tom Member #: 145 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hilton head is., sc Posts: 7,022 My Bike(s): black cherry '07 K9 My Gallery Rep Power: 10	all said and done, probably about $5k. __________________ the man with a hell of alot to say generally doesn't have a hell of alot to say. narow's dad "DEATH SMILES AT ALL OF US---ALL I CAN DO IS SMILE BACK" -- Al "Alicat" Sensoli RIP

09-29-2008, 01:59 AM	#8 (permalink)
Gas Man Cool isn't cheap Member #: 5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detoilet Posts: 14,895 My Gallery Rep Power: 18	sell the bike and get the pitbull or mastiff with the 300. __________________ ^^My $0.02 not yours^^ -Chris aka Gas Man "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" "DEATH SMILES AT ALL OF US --- ALL I CAN DO IS SMILE BACK!" -Al Sensoli

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09-28-2008, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vegas Senior Member Member #: 273 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Henderson,NV Posts: 2,382 My Gallery Rep Power: 7	Well it won't be quite that easy. I am not sure what they do to get the tranny offset. The belt will need to be on the outside of the frame. New fender, wheel, axle, I don't think it would look right on that bike with the skinny tank. It's your bike.

09-28-2008, 08:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mutt Look for me on the road. Member #: 982 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 84 My Bike(s): 08 Big Dog Mutt My Gallery Rep Power: 6	I'm looking at widening the tank also.

09-28-2008, 09:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Thumper169 Member Member #: 1525 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Little ol Texas Posts: 1,510 My Bike(s): 2008 Ridgeback My Gallery Rep Power: 6	No offense and if thats what you really want to do then go for it but it's been my experience over the years when I get a really wild idea to modify something and get into it only to see the total dollar figure climbing out of control, I stop and wonder, why in the hell didnt I just sell this thing and buy what I wanted instead on going this route, in the long run you would probably be money ahead if you want a fat tire bike to sell yours and buy a new one with a large tire, just my oppinion,

09-29-2008, 12:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vegas Senior Member Member #: 273 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Henderson,NV Posts: 2,382 My Gallery Rep Power: 7	That makes sense.

09-30-2008, 12:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mutt Look for me on the road. Member #: 982 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 84 My Bike(s): 08 Big Dog Mutt My Gallery Rep Power: 6	That might be the new plan in the making. I wanted a Mastiff but this was my first bike. Now with 3000 miles under my belt, I feel confident on top of a 300.

10-01-2008, 06:54 AM	#11 (permalink)
beast30 Member Member #: 584 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 94 My Bike(s): 2000 Husky My Gallery Rep Power: 6	Mutt, I was told that the Mutt Frame was actually an 06' mastiff, didn't the 06 come with a 300? And your tank came from the "chopper" I considered getting a Mutt, For the simple pleasure of buying the bike for much less then a mastiff, and being able to bling it out the way I want it and still be money ahead. If I remember right their aren't any wheel options with a new mast, k-9, pit, ridge nor the Mutt. But for the money you can get on a Mutt why not put some new wheels on. Do some custom paint. And still be money ahead. Trust me I'm not saying shit about buying a new mastiff for 28-36000. I would fricking love one. But buy a mutt now and slowly upgrade......whats wrong with that. My opinion that 250 will be more "user friendly" then the hot looks of a 3 hundy. Only my 2 cents.

10-01-2008, 01:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Mutt Look for me on the road. Member #: 982 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 84 My Bike(s): 08 Big Dog Mutt My Gallery Rep Power: 6	Thanks for all the great opinions, but being that I ordered all kinds of parts for it last night I have decided to keep it. I'm looking at getting rid of those spokes with some solid wheels. Some with black powdercoating and a chrome lip. Maybe then I might try to upgrade, but for now I love my bike. Thanks for the responses.

10-01-2008, 04:36 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mutt Look for me on the road. Member #: 982 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 84 My Bike(s): 08 Big Dog Mutt My Gallery Rep Power: 6	I will. I just got 1 of my pipes. I just ordered a 18" sissy with tribal pegs for the front and back. Spike axle covers, pads for passengers. Getting ready for the Lonestar Rally. Wife wants to ride.