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gs1100e swingarm to monoshock

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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
 
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?
 
GSX1000E said:
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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I'm also looking to stick with an aluminum unit, which narrows the selection significantly.
 
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.
 
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..
 
Thanks, I'm going with a gsxr600 k6 or 7 swinger which measures 225mm at the pivot.
 
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