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Monoshock on 1982 Yamaha XJ550

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Tucker Hanson, Mar 24, 2020.

  1. Tucker Hanson

    Tucker Hanson New Member

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    Does anyone have plans for putting a monoshock onto my bike. Thanks!
     
    Tucker Hanson, Mar 24, 2020
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    a100man Well-Known Member

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    Gotta make your own plans in this life son.
     
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    50gary Active Member

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    Direct mono shock or with linkage? Direct is far less complicated, linked more (much more) so. Direct you can simply look at any other bike with a direct mono shock
    and copy (apply) ithe design to your bike, meaning dimensions and clearances and so on. Draw it out on paper to scale. On this forum take a good long look at
    Slightly altered 83 XJ750 Maxim
    mono-shock it's as good as it gets for this layout.
    Cheers, 50gary
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    No OTS conversions are available as far as I know. Have to make your own.
     
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    A mono shock virago swing arm will get you started, the rest is all DIY
     
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