Swingarm

killtrip · Posted: July 30, 2008, 2:07 pm Post subject: Swingarm

With all the hardtails I see going on, theres gotta be a swingarm or two out there somewhere collecting dust.. that I could pay to ship that bastard out of your garage for you.. Razz

weekendrider · Posted: July 30, 2008, 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Swingarm

If you're wanting to beef it up there is a TX750 swingarm on e-bay.
I think the bid was 10 + 16 sh but don't hold me to it.

killtrip · Posted: July 30, 2008, 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Swingarm

i like beefing things up.. whats the difference between a swingarm for an xs650 and the tx750? longer? wider?

and how easy is it to fit on my xs650? just pop right in?

my intent is to get a new swingarm and extend it 4".. how would this work for that purpose??

weekendrider · Posted: July 30, 2008, 10:52 pm Post subject: Re: Swingarm

Larger dia. tubing (4mm). It will swap right over. I've never extended a swingarm but am sure it could be done. If your wanting to run a fatter tire it will crowd an already tight space.

killtrip · Posted: July 31, 2008, 12:24 am Post subject: Re: Swingarm

nahh, not interested in a fatter tire.. just want it a bit lower. my uncles a metalworker, and he said he'd do the extending for me if I can get one..

does anyone know if it would need any bracing? like the ones I see on ebay? Or can I just extend the swingarm 4" with no extra supports?

BigGeorge · Full Member Joined: Apr 13, 2008 Posts: 267

[quote="killtrip"]nahh, not interested in a fatter tire.. just want it a bit lower.

On my 81 I bought a set of 11.5" shocks with progressive springs from Mikes xs and it lowered the bike considerably and it dont bottom out. I have heard that you can buy 11" sportster shocks and with slight mounting modifications they will get you alot lower than stock too. Just tossing these ideas at you if lowering is all you want to do.............BG

tweedy64 · Posted: July 31, 2008, 11:45 am Post subject: Re: Swingarm

Pretty sure 650 central do 11" shock for xs's, dont quote but thought i seen some the other day on there. Ha ha just looked yep 11" shocks for the xs.......$99.95. cheers tweedy

killtrip · Posted: July 31, 2008, 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Swingarm

yea, I've ready that rebel shocks and savage shocks will fit right on and lower it considerably.. but overall I'm looking at cost.

Hell, if I can find a set of cheap rebel shocks laying around, I'd jump on those sooner than the swingarm.

I just figured swinarms are laying around all over getting dusty with all the hardtails being put on the frames lol.

ROOKIECHOP · Full Member Joined: Sep 05, 2008 Posts: 14

Killtrip, I have my whole back half section sitting in my garage. If you didn't see my post, I'm in need of a stator, rotor and brushes for my 81 xs650 special. The only thing I was thinking about keeping off the back half were the shocks. If you want/need them though I'll be more than happy to let them go. If my parts are what you're looking for let me know.

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