Swing arm swap

[Guest]

Hi guys, Question...I'm doing some work on my 80 GS750E, installing a GS1100E front end on it and I'm thinking of installing the 1100 alloy swing arm on as well. Though wanted to know if anyone out there in GSR land has swap out this particular swing arm and how did it work as for handling? Is it worth it or just keep the steel piece?

[boontonmike]

Hi guys, Question...I'm doing some work on my 80 GS750E, installing a GS1100E front end on it and I'm thinking of installing the 1100 alloy swing arm on as well. Though wanted to know if anyone out there in GSR land has swap out this particular swing arm and how did it work as for handling? Is it worth it or just keep the steel piece?

Do a quick search there's a whole slew of info on the swap around the forum.

The verdict seems to be "DO IT"

Less weight, More Rigid = Alot better handling

[Guest]

Okay, mind is made up lol

[allojohn]

Bill, I did this swap on my '78 750. The swing arm shaft on the '78 is 14 mm and it's 16mm on the 1100E. I have no idea what size the '80 is. So you may have a choice to make - ream the frame or have some new spacers made up to fit. Also, the aluminum swing arm is about an inch longer than the '78 so you may need extra links on the chain. Apart from that it's a great swap - plough on my man!

[Guest]

GS1100 Arm

It's a good swap and I still have the arm. But not for $45.
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[Homie]

It has nothing to do with this thread, but this bold seagull .gif in "Allojohn's" post keeps making me smiling and laughing.....