xj750 swing arm conversion

I have a 82 xj750 and I'm trying to figure out if a 82 virago mono shock swing arm will work.

 

It will with some modification to the frame to allow the monoshock to support the bike. I think the swingarm may also be a little wider.
You can also fabricate framework for the XJ swingarm so you can have a monoshock.

A few threads for you to look at.

http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/winter-project-customizing-81-seca-w-monolever-doulever.45002/

http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/monoshock.26624/

http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/my-82-xj750-project-shadow-warrior.35431/page-12

 

thanks. i liked the the project shadow warrior bike. i liked the way he did the mono. looking to do something like that. I've also saw where people have relocated the mounting brackets (for the dual shocks) a little closer towards the front. kind of gave it a little more aggressive stance with keeping to the "natural" beauty and lines of the old. question? would that still have a smooth ride? that seems like a more cost effective way to customize the rear of the bike.

 

You'd be changing the effective spring rate, so I imagine that if you readjust the spring collars to compensate you'd end up with a simmilar ride.

 

And travel limiter so you don't break the u joint or bottom tire into fender!
Or a shorter shock .