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    84gs 750 chain motor into 82 gs shaft frame. Can it be done and what swing arm to....

    I have the opportunity to buy two bikes,

    - an 84 roller with a motor(84gs750 mono shock) I m sorry i do not know the models.
    -and a 82 rolling chassis , no motor but was a shaft drive.

    The 82 has the frame i want as my goal is to build a cafe bike, but i want chain drive. I'm told the motor will bolt in so it brings me to will the swing arm?

    What swing arm can i use? I would like wire wheels with a rear disk if that makes a difference but i would love to hear some options as i am building this on the cheap. Once i know it can be done i will pic up the bikes and get you guys some pics.
    This is my last build (not done the front wheel but you get the idea


    #2
    Well, anything can be done, but that swap would take major frame surgery

    The shaft area of the frame is totally different than a chain drive frame
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      #3
      I agree. If you have the time, skills and patience, anything is possible, but that will be a LOT of work.

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