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Extended swingarm question

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can you put a 3" to 6" extended swingarm on a 81 gs 1100e
I have been told it will really change the handling which I know,I was also told it would be useless only good for drag racing.
Thanks
 
There will be several things that need to be re-engineered to get it to work correctly, but I am sure it can be done.

Now, just out of curiosity...why? :-k

The obvious use is already stated, it makes the bike less wheelie-prone. It also lenghtens the wheelbase, slowing down turning response. Other than looking "bad", why would you want to go through all the effort?

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Go for it! It will make the bike more stable at higher sppeeds & the only REAL issues are the rear brake arm & getting a new rear brake line! If the shock mounts are adjustable moving the bottom of the shock toward the rear will lower the back of the bike & "soften" the rear shocks due to more leverage on them. Rake the front too & go RACE the thing! PM me & I'll help you build a motor & set up the chassis for the dragstrip! Ray.
 
rapidray said:
Go for it! It will make the bike more stable at higher sppeeds & the only REAL issues are the rear brake arm & getting a new rear brake line! If the shock mounts are adjustable moving the bottom of the shock toward the rear will lower the back of the bike & "soften" the rear shocks due to more leverage on them. Rake the front too & go RACE the thing! PM me & I'll help you build a motor & set up the chassis for the dragstrip! Ray.
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Thanks you see what I'm trying to do with this bike,I will def get in touch with you when the time comes.
 
Just a thought, Keep an eye on e-bay, You can probably find one that has already been butchered for the drag strip for about the same money that you will spend butchering yours. Then you will have the drag bike & still have the one you have now for a pit bike. Like I said, just something to think about.
 
get one with a 6inch adjuster on it, then you can have have the best of both worlds. all you need is 2 different drive chains!
 
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