GL1800 SWINGARM

[bert96]

Any body know if a swingarm from a GL1800 can be fit on a GL1000 without too much trouble?

Anyone have ever see this mod before?

Would like to see pics

Thanks

Bert

[Sagebrush]

I can't imagine mounting a GL1800 swing arm on any of the older bikes without major frame modifications. The GL1800 swing arm is a massive single sided forged aluminum piece that bears no relationship whatsoever to the early wing design. If you want I can post a picture of the GL1800 swing arm takeoff from my wife's trike so you can estimate the difference.

[puffy75]

There is a post on the site in the gallery of an attemp by winston. I think it is in frency's gallery in the wingmans lounge

[bert96]

AH! ah!

It can be done!!!

Would like to know details...how hard is it to fit?

I can't post the pics...i don't know why?


Anyway more pics would be cool

[FRANK-N-WING]

let me know if you are going to need any measurements or such I have 1800 swingarm laying here with shock, brake and rear drive. I was going to try but just have too many projects now to do first. I can measure it for you it may take a day or 2 to get back with you though. or just pm me.
frank-n-wing

[robin1731]

The 1800 rear ends should be easy to get. All those guys Triking their bikes. My Dad included. Should have kept the parts off of his when I got it done.

[bert96]

let me know if you are going to need any measurements or such I have 1800 swingarm laying here with shock, brake and rear drive. I was going to try but just have too many projects now to do first. I can measure it for you it may take a day or 2 to get back with you though. or just pm me.
frank-n-wing

Yes,any measure are welcome!!

thanks!

[bert96]

I found a swingarm on ebay but the guys don't want to ship to Canada

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-GL ... dZViewItem

[silver b]

This is maybe a folish question, but way will we have an 1800 swingarm on our lovely bikes ?

[WINGMANDWN]

Before I get into this topic, let me first thank you all for your concerns regarding the recent lost of my son Scott. I am back home but really not back in the saddle. Thank you all, Winston
SWINGARM CONVERSION..............PLEASE WAIT A MONTH..............
I have worked on this project for two years now. It won't work with the stock tire on the goldwing. No matter how much cutting you do..A TON OF IT!......you will not get the rear wheel to center on the frame. It has to go 1 1/4 inch to the right to be centered and 16" wheels will not clear the calipers. The reason for all the cutting is the massive size/width of the 1800 motor and frame compared to the narrow 1000 motor/frame. I have found a 17" single sided wheel off of a late model Triumph that I am just weeks away from cutting into the the rear end of the stock 1800 hub. All information will be made availabe to the club when finished. I will try to get photos this week of where I am at now but bike week is coming up.............so!???!!!!?! regarding the question why would you want to do this to a naked wing.........it's called...SICK...INSANE...IT'S CALLED............UNDERGROUND!!!!

[sunnbobb]

Welcome back Winston, looking forward to your underground observations on the swingarm..

Sunny

[bigfatboss]

This is the stuff I have been looking for... go for it Winston and nice to see you back. I will be following this very closely.

[Zryder]

Once again Wingman , My sincere condolences m just take easy make nice . Glad to see you back . "We'er here for you . Will be whatching for your up dates .


Zryder

[BiKenG]

I was thinking along these lines and looked to see if others had done, or were doing it. It's an old thread now, but I wondered if anything came of it?

[ericheath]

Nine years later—- one other has done it that I know of. Not your everyday skill set.


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