monoshock 1100 ES/EZ frame

[Turbomangler]

looking for pictures of any monoshock GSX1100 conversions , i have several swingarms to choose from GSXR 1100 , RF900 etc
i think i will probably use the Rf900 arm and linkage assembly as i have a shocker for that setup 
i was thinking about an adjustable top mount so i could raise the ride height if needed , this is where i would like ideas and pictures of how anyone else has done theirs .
obviously the battery will probably need moving as well to make room for the shock so something else i want pictures of . airbox won,t be refitted when finished as gsxr carbs and twin K&N filters will be used 

 

[WimBaas]

I took the easy way and bought a complete kit from Custom Wolf Germany. Ment for a gsxr 1100 swingarm but I put a 1250 bandit swingarm in. I can make some measurements if you want.

[Turbomangler]

On 1/17/2024 at 11:59 AM, WimBaas said:

I took the easy way and bought a complete kit from Custom Wolf Germany. Ment for a gsxr 1100 swingarm but I put a 1250 bandit swingarm in. I can make some measurements if you want.

is the suspension rocker arm mounted to the original centre stand mounts on this ?

 

[rodneya]

I was thinking of doing that on my Kat, but fitted threaded dog bones instead.

[kiwi]

9 hours ago, Turbomangler said:

is the suspension rocker arm mounted to the original centre stand mounts on this ?

 

Yes it is if you need more look up here as you might get a better idea of fitting 

https://www.custom-wolf-stuff.de/deutsch/custom-wolf-teile/motorhaltekit-gsx-gsxr/

[WimBaas]

Yes, mounted to the centre stand. The kit contains everything you need. Also the long bolts etc.

[clivegto]

That's pretty cool 

[LLD]

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[LLD]

Above some pictures of my attempt to monoshock a GSX frame. At the same time installed beefier swingarm axle points.

The laser cut template is to maintain the correct geometry of the suspension linkage. Swingarm is a B12

[Simbec1863]

No detail photos of mine and was done by previous owner but here goes, gsxr1100 arm fitted,monoshock with piggyback reservoir(I would have fitted a standard non piggy back shock) more room.Battery box still in place this is the only pic I have.

 

Edited January 29 by Simbec1863

[LLD]

53 minutes ago, Simbec1863 said:

No detail photos of mine and was done by previous owner but here goes, gsxr1100 arm fitted,monoshock with piggyback reservoir(I would have fitted a standard non piggy back shock) more room.Battery box still in place this is the only pic I have.

 

 

That is a good point. With piggyback shock you loose some space for a battery box. In my case not an issue as I made a new one for a lithium battery anyway

 

[LLD]

Above pic was with a standard 750 K8 shock. Now it has an Ohlins aftermarket one, still with reservoir attached in same orientation

[Pedda]

Can't be arsed to search and upload old pics here again, but you might want to trawl though a few pages of my old Kat build a few years ago. Katana Owners Club UK forum

http://www.katanaownersuk.club/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35

 

[saffa]

mine was originally done by steelheart eng.

[Turbomangler]

On 1/29/2024 at 8:23 PM, LLD said:

Above some pictures of my attempt to monoshock a GSX frame. At the same time installed beefier swingarm axle points.

The laser cut template is to maintain the correct geometry of the suspension linkage. Swingarm is a B12

i was considering cutting the pivot bosses out on mine and turning up some new ones to take the 20mm spindle. i helped a mate do the same on his years ago and i cut the bosses out with a hole saw like you have done 
i had also thought about stripping the swingarm out of my GSXR1100L and making a jig to get the suspension ratio correct .
just one thing that crossed my mind on yours you say swing arm is bandit 12  but the suspension linkage is GSXR which is totally differnet shape to bandit . so how will that work out for the geometry ??