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Hi guys, Question...I'm doing some work on my 80 GS750E, installing a GS1100E front end on it and I'm thinking of installing the 1100 alloy swing arm on as well. Though wanted to know if anyone out there in GSR land has swap out this particular swing arm and how did it work as for handling? Is it worth it or just keep the steel piece?
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sigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong. -
Originally posted by mrbill5491 View Post
Do a quick search there's a whole slew of info on the swap around the forum.
The verdict seems to be "DO IT"
Less weight, More Rigid = Alot better handling1978 GS550 E
673cc swap / the hot rod
2013 GSXR
New daily rider
2012 RMZ450
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Okay, mind is made up lolsigpicMrBill Been a GSR member on and off since April 2002
1980 GS 750E Bought new in Feb of 1980
2015 CAN AM RTS
Stuff I've done to my bike:dancing: 1100E front end with new Sonic springs, 1100E swing arm conversion with new Progressive shocks installed, 530 sprockets/chain conversion, new SS brake lines, new brake pads. New SS fasteners through out. Rebuilt carbs, new EBC clutch springs and horn installed. New paint. Motor runs strong.Comment
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Bill, I did this swap on my '78 750. The swing arm shaft on the '78 is 14 mm and it's 16mm on the 1100E. I have no idea what size the '80 is. So you may have a choice to make - ream the frame or have some new spacers made up to fit. Also, the aluminum swing arm is about an inch longer than the '78 so you may need extra links on the chain. Apart from that it's a great swap - plough on my man!-Mal
"The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once." - B. Banzai
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GS1100 Arm
It's a good swap and I still have the arm. But not for $45.
Gsigpic1983 1100 Katana - soon to be turbo Busa powered.
2007 GSXR1K-Sold-But not forgotten.
Have 2X ZG14 engine's for '81 GS750E project.
'82 GS750E frame is TITLED awaiting GSXR1127/12B engine and '81 1100E slowly being built.:eek:Comment
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It has nothing to do with this thread, but this bold seagull .gif in "Allojohn's" post keeps making me smiling and laughing.....
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