Longer swingarm options for XS650 scrambler

TheRadBaron

XS650 Member
Messages
11
Reaction score
0
Points
1
Sorry if this has been covered before. My slow internet makes it really hard to search for stuff. I'm looking for a swingarm to swap onto my XS650 scrambler that's a few inches longer than stock. I'd like to do something that wouldn't take a lot of modifications, though I can weld/fabricate so some minor mods wouldn't be a deal-breaker.
I'd also like something that was a bit stronger if possible. I heard that the swingarm from the XS750 triple is a bolt-in swap and it has thicker tubes. How does the length compare? I've also been told that the XS500 swingarm is a bit longer. Possibly 1 1/2".
I'm open to any ideas. Thanks.
 
- could look at a PE250/400 i think theyre about 535mm or KLX250 @ about 520mm
 
Has the PE swap been done, or is it purely hypothetical? I don't think I could get one to compare it to without paying for it, and I'd rather not buy one to find out that it won't work for some reason.
 
- 78 TT500 with 80 PE400 swingarm and quick change wheel

8417fl5_20.jpg
 
TX750 was the heavy duty bolt on swing-arm

Stole this off someone :bike:
 

Attachments

  • XS650 TX750 Swing arm.jpg
    XS650 TX750 Swing arm.jpg
    28.2 KB · Views: 493
Radian swing arm bolts right in and is a couple inches longer I think, at least compared to my '72 swingarm.

On the early XS frames you need to move the shock mounts on the Radian arm in a bit to line up properly. Not sure about later model frames.

The Radian is a nice looking swingarm, very much like a Dresda arm from the same period. Popular choice for trackers.

Expect to pay $100+ for one as they're a well known bolt-in swap.
 
the tx750 swingarm is same length as stock mid 1970s on up xs650... early 1970s xs650 swingarm is1" shorter... Joe Wiseguy offers a service to stretch and reinforce your swingarm - his phone is: 425-870-9377

Really. I have a few other thing I wanna get from him also. BWAH HAA HAA HAA....:D

Thanks
 
Back
Top