GS550 - "extended" swingarm?

[Pendulum]

I'm looking for ways to change the stance of '79 GS550 without shopping the frame up/welding, so I was thinking about doing some shorter shocks and an extended swingarm.

Anyone got any idea what swingarms will fit without cutting/welding? I'm looking for 2" or more extra length. I don't mind a little grinding, or coming up with some bushings/spacers etc.

[boontonmike]

gs1100e aluminum swingarm is exactly what you want. do a search , check out my build thread and others. its approx2-3 longer and will lay the shocks out .

[Pendulum]

gs1100e aluminum swingarm is exactly what you want. do a search , check out my build thread and others. its approx2-3 longer and will lay the shocks out .

Thanks Mike! I'll start searching.

EDIT: $300? Damn, looks like this project is going to have to wait a little bit.

Will this one work? I know it's not aluminum, but it's like 1/12th of the price. I'm not looking to build anything fast.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1981-Suzuki-GS1100-GS-1100-Rear-Swing-Arm-/360380460246?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53e8596cd6&vxp=mtr

[OLDENUFF]

It's the same dimensions as the aluminum version. Looks like it will need new bearings and sleeves at the very least. Figure another 100 bucks or more for that.

[Pendulum]

It's the same dimensions as the aluminum version. Looks like it will need new bearings and sleeves at the very least. Figure another 100 bucks or more for that.

Sounds a lot better than $300 for the swingarm lol. Thanks.

[boontonmike]

You should be able to get an aluminum one for 100-150 if you wait a bit. They pop up here every now and again.

[boontonmike]

Just a warning you will have to drill out your stock pivot holes in your frame with a 5/8th dril bit (its a mm or two larger) and if you have the stock passenger peg mounts you will have to spread them with a bottle jack. Then space the rear wheel properly and remount your rear brake caliper. It's all not that bad and well worht it.

[MK3Brent]

Are there any pictures floating around of the shorter vs. longer versions of the swing arm?

I bought a 1100E swing-arm, and will measure when I get it.. but was curious.

[boontonmike]

$110 SHIPPED BUT IT NOW PRICE :

Great deal, fair warning, it won't last and i put it up in the for sale forum too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Suzuki-GS1100E-Swingarm-/330696972322?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cff135822&vxp=mtr