gs1100e swingarm in a gs1000s chassis

[limeex2]

Having read a few post's here, it seems as though the swing arm is a direct bolt on fit. I currently have this modifacation(1100 arm to 1000 frame) I noticed upon dissassembly, that when the swingarm pivot shaft nut was removed, there was clearance between the frame and swingarm. It would be fairly simply to shim up, but before I go through that process, does anyone here have any input on this matter? Thanks.

[hampshirehog]

Have you got the dust seal covers fitted? If so you shouldn't have a gap there.

[limeex2]

Yes. seals are in place on both sides. In an unrelated item, how does one list bikes you have, own, ect?

[hampshirehog]

In user CP (in the menu bar at the top) select edit signature and enter your bikes there.

[rphillips]

How much clearence? a few .000, room to put it together is normal, 1/4 inch is not normal.

[FLHGSRay]

I think I'd torque the nut back down and check it again. Could be the frame just spread slightly when the nut was removed. Probably not unusual.

[limeex2]

Aprox. 1/16 ". almost the thicknes off a washer.Just trying to see what is normal per se'. I believe it would be best to shim it and try not to load the chassis

[Rover]

Possible the previous owner "spread" the frame a little as the rear foot peg frame member may have been touching the swingarm?

[gsrick]

From the Ghost in the Machine

Does it have the spacer (very large O.D. washer) that fits INSIDE the swing arm outer seals.
You may have to use a pick tool to find it as the grease usually sticks them inside.
If they are NOT in there, that could explain the gap.

[FLHGSRay]

1/16" doesn't seem like much. I would definitely torque the nut back down and check everything again, before I'd go shimming things that maybe don't need to be shimmed.

[Nessism]

Does it have the spacer (very large O.D. washer) that fits INSIDE the swing arm outer seals.
You may have to use a pick tool to find it as the grease usually sticks them inside.
If they are NOT in there, that could explain the gap.

I'd check this too. Sounds like a washer is missing. Check the parts fishe... http://www.alpha-sports.com/suzuki_parts.htm

[gsrick]

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[limeex2]

Thanks guy's. When it gets pulled down after the mock up I will check this out as well as the bearigs bushings ect.