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    gs1100e swingarm to monoshock

    I'm working on a new build and have run into some issues with the gs500 swingarm that I had intended on using and am now exploring other options.
    Has anyone modified an aluminum gs1100 swingarm to use a monoshock? Or what is the preferred swingarm to use in this case?
    This is for a gs650e and I have used a 1100 swingarm in the past on a 550 with conventional shocks so that part is easy.

    Thanks

    #2
    I have a 550ES with factory mono-shock set-up that might fit but it is pretty long. Have you looked into using an 1150 swing arm/shock assembly?

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      #3
      Originally posted by GSX1000E View Post
      I have a 550ES with factory mono-shock set-up that might fit but it is pretty long. Have you looked into using an 1150 swing arm/shock assembly?
      I'm also looking to stick with an aluminum unit, which narrows the selection significantly.

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        #4
        Reporting in after a full day of research.
        I haven't found anyone who has modified a 1100e swingarm for a monoshock.

        The dimension that matters the most is the width at the pivot.
        Some narrow swingarms that I considered:

        The bandit swingarm would be an easy swap.
        zrx swingarm
        an aluminum versys or steel en6r swingarm might work with some frame shaving at 9 9/16"
        also found that a lot of gsxr stuff will fit but no definitive list.

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          #5
          Originally posted by wegs426 View Post
          I'm also looking to stick with an aluminum unit, which narrows the selection significantly.
          Both of those are aluminum BTW.

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            #6
            Posplayr has a bandit swinger... took some special bushes from memory. He had eyes added for Twin shock but I think Mono would work too..
            1980 GS1000G - Sold
            1978 GS1000E - Finished!
            1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
            1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
            2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
            1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
            2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

            www.parasiticsanalytics.com

            TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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              #7
              Thanks, I'm going with a gsxr600 k6 or 7 swinger which measures 225mm at the pivot.

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