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Tech Information => General Help => Topic started by: Polarisdave on January 29, 2015, 06:22:32 PM

Title: 81 Invader suspension swap
Post by: Polarisdave on January 29, 2015, 06:22:32 PM

Is there a suspension from another sled that will fit under an 81 Invader? I heard an early Indy will with just a little modification. my original vari ride is all busted to pieces and missing parts, I will be riding this sled not showing it, so original is not that important.
TIA

Title: Re: 81 Invader suspension swap
Post by: jimvw57 on January 31, 2015, 08:45:24 AM

changing to a different brand of suspension is always difficult, not impossible, but it helps if you have the 'donor sled' for measurements of the mounting holes.  watch the clearance on the front of the drive sprockets and the front of the tunnel.

Title: Re: 81 Invader suspension swap
Post by: gixxer6 on January 31, 2015, 03:07:19 PM

I have seen some guys put a Polaris skid under a Kawi, but IMO it's not worth the effort on a sled with Vari-ride.  If I were you, I'd find a replacement Vari-ride and put in a gas shock. 

Title: Re: 81 Invader suspension swap
Post by: Lloyd (ljm) on January 31, 2015, 04:29:06 PM

 I have a 4/6 with a Polaris skid.

 It was like that when I got it. Just have to drill some new holes and bolt it in.