Monoshock Conversion: Possibilities

[midnight_marauder]

Ok guys. Here is a good one.

I want to fit one of these: The Perreli Scorpian MT 90/AT 18" 150/70 R 18 M/C 70V TL


On to this: The Honda 03-04 CBR 600rr Unit Pro-Link rear suspension system


Which will then be attached to the rear of my '79 GS 425e. Can it be done? Is there an equivalent tyre that can be used? Even better, if it can't be done, is there an equivalent swingarm system that this tyre will fit to?

One of the reasons I am leaning toward this kind of swingarm is because your average monoshock swingarm requires you to send the actual shock absorber up under the seat, where the battery and electrics are all kept. Long story short, less ****ing around.

[Testarossa]

If you look at where the top of that shock is, and especially the top of the shock mount, I bet it still interferes with the battery box. I have a mono-shocked KZ1000 and the frame isn't much different than a GS. At least not that much different than the 750 I had. Try and picture that swingarm in your picture on my bike. I think the intereference might be slightly less, but I still see the top shock mount getting in the way. Just my two cents. It's best to do lots and lots of measuring before you start tearing down the bike.

[pete]

Hey mate... ummm... is your aim to go monoshock or just to fit that tyre?

I have one of those in a 4.10-18 on the rear of my 450 with the stock swingarm and rim.

[pooleo]

That is a sweet looking bike man. Good job.

[midnight_marauder]

Hey mate... ummm... is your aim to go monoshock or just to fit that tyre?

I have one of those in a 4.10-18 on the rear of my 450 with the stock swingarm and rim.

I'm looking to go monoshock. Give the old thing better handling and ride comfortability as well as giving it a bit more of an aggressive stance. I am going to be modifying the back end, and saving space by installing this particular swing arm is just one of the reasons why i want it. It also looks as if it will be a hole lot easier to install (less modification to the frame needed). I won't have to figure out the required geometry for the shock to be mounted, because it already is. Genius.

I've been putting together a bit of a 'mood board' for the build.

http://americanbonesblog.tumblr.com

Every time I see something inspiring or just damn cool, I chuck it on there. Have a look, you'll probably get an idea for the look I'm going for.

[pete]

That's cool, was just going to say that's an extreme method to be able to mount a tyre

Search Scottychop's mega 450 build on here, pretty sure that had a mono shock rear on it.

And also search for Billy T's 450 as he had a USD front end on his.

[midnight_marauder]

Scottychop makes it look so easy! The swingarm he used also fits well with the look he went for. Can't see where he put the battery though. I'm guessing in the rear fairing. As I'm not going to have a rear fairing on mine half the battle will be figuring out where to put it. It may be half the battle, but thats half the fun!

[Testarossa]

Scottychop makes it look so easy! The swingarm he used also fits well with the look he went for. Can't see where he put the battery though. I'm guessing in the rear fairing. As I'm not going to have a rear fairing on mine half the battle will be figuring out where to put it. It may be half the battle, but thats half the fun!

I used an AGM battery that allowed me to turn it on it's side. I fabricated a battery box to hold the battery sideways and thus it moved up in the frame. This gave me just enough clearance over the shock.

[midnight_marauder]

Nice work! How protected is the battery from the elements, e.g. from crap kicked up by the tyre?

[Testarossa]

Nice work! How protected is the battery from the elements, e.g. from crap kicked up by the tyre?

Probably better than stock. The original plastic inner fender is in place on the bike and my battery box actually surrounds the battery completely. The only exposed part is the terminals that face the front. The bike has been on the road for over a year with zero electrical issues. I don't intentionally ride in the rain, but have been caught out.

Here's a shot from the top so you can see how the top of the box covers the battery. Notice the fuse box that is attached to a riser welded to the rear of the box. I can assure you that this battery isn't getting wet any more than the stock setup.

[pete]

Testarossa beat me to it, was going to say an AGM or Lithium battery will allow you a lot more flexibility. Shorai's have a good name and there's now Gravity or Anti Gravity batteries which sound similar...

To prevent unwanted debris entering the area, just get a hugger stuck on that swingarm.

[midnight_marauder]

there is too much good advice on here, its amazing. thank you guys a whole lot. You're definitely helping with the shopping list!