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Swingarm swap for a '79 GS1000S

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I read somewhere, but can't find the thread now, that an aluminum swingarm from an '81 GS1100 would be a bolt-on match for my '79 GS 1000S. I found a 1982 GS1100 E aluminum swingarm, but don't know if I can use it without modification. I'd appreciate your advice.

Thanks.
 
Yup presuming theres no differances between US & UK model swingarms it will bolt straight in :-D
 
The pivot bolt on the GS1100 may be larger in diameter.

Some (not me) have drilled the hole in the frame to match.


Mike
 
Gs1000s with gsx1100 (GS1100 over there i believe) swingarm fitted :-D
is this what you mean fella or have i got the us & uk models mixed up ?

straight swap with no messing around at all, same bearings, bushes & spindle :-D
 
Yep, swingarm is a straight bolt right on. I think the GS 1000 chain guard will need a little modifying to fit the aluminum swingarm, or get a chrome chainguard from the GS 1100 E, it will then bolt right on.
 
Sorry guys .. I thought it was going into a 750 .. my bad ..

Mike
 
rphillips said:
Yep, swingarm is a straight bolt right on. I think the GS 1000 chain guard will need a little modifying to fit the aluminum swingarm, or get a chrome chainguard from the GS 1100 E, it will then bolt right on.
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You are correct, Sir. I simply drilled a new hole in the 1000 guard (as shown in figure A)

chainuard.jpg


Doesn't look bad at all. :-D
 
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Clearance can be tight on the rear foot peg mounts on some bikes; just bend them outwards a tad if they get in the way.

Wally
 
Appreciate the help. My thanks to everyone for the advice.

Cheers!!
 
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