Pictured is my 1983 xs650 project. The swingarm was extended with my axle plate extensions, and in this picture, the axle is all the way at the rear o

Pictured is my 1983 xs650 project. The swingarm was extended with my axle plate extensions, and in this picture, the axle is all the way at the rear o

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1982 extended swingarm

1982 extended swingarm

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1982 extended swingarm

1982 extended swingarm

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The stainless steel spaces go on either side of the axle plate, inside the chain tensioners.

The stainless steel spaces go on either side of the axle plate, inside the chain tensioners.

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1983 xs650 project with Visual Impact brat kit, Rebel 250 shocks, and extended axle plates.

1983 xs650 project with Visual Impact brat kit, Rebel 250 shocks, and extended axle plates.

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1983 xs650 project with Visual Impact brat kit and factory swingarm/shocks.

1983 xs650 project with Visual Impact brat kit and factory swingarm/shocks.

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3 extended swingarms. A 1982 drum brake with fender strut tabs. A 1979 disk brake swingarm with fender strut tabs. A 1980 drum brake swingarm with fen

3 extended swingarms. A 1982 drum brake with fender strut tabs. A 1979 disk brake swingarm with fender strut tabs. A 1980 drum brake swingarm with fen

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The extended axle plates come with a mounting ear for fender struts or sissy bars. If you don't need the tab, simply cut it off.

The extended axle plates come with a mounting ear for fender struts or sissy bars. If you don't need the tab, simply cut it off.

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The extended axle plates come with a mounting ear for fender struts or sissy bars. If you don't need the tab, simply cut it off.

The extended axle plates come with a mounting ear for fender struts or sissy bars. If you don't need the tab, simply cut it off.

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Give the weld tab on the axle plates a slight bevel.

Give the weld tab on the axle plates a slight bevel.

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Fully welded late model swingarm.

Fully welded late model swingarm.

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Since the axle plates will be centered, there's enough meat for a fillet weld on either side.

Since the axle plates will be centered, there's enough meat for a fillet weld on either side.

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Tack the plates in place. Then weld the full seam before flipping the swingarm over and welding the other side.

Tack the plates in place. Then weld the full seam before flipping the swingarm over and welding the other side.

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Ready to weld.

Ready to weld.

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If you plan on retaining the factory spacers and adjusters, the extended axle plate must be centered in the original axle slot. You can achieve this b

If you plan on retaining the factory spacers and adjusters, the extended axle plate must be centered in the original axle slot. You can achieve this b

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Using the new axle plate as a guide, cut the tips off the end of the swingarm.

Using the new axle plate as a guide, cut the tips off the end of the swingarm.

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Grind the axle slot smooth.

Grind the axle slot smooth.

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Use a cutoff disk or bandsaw to cut the lines.

Use a cutoff disk or bandsaw to cut the lines.

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On later-model swingarms, the axle slot must be extended to the rear of the swingarm. First mark two straight lines from the slot the the back of the

On later-model swingarms, the axle slot must be extended to the rear of the swingarm. First mark two straight lines from the slot the the back of the

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First prep the surfaces to be welded. Make sure they are free of rust, oil, dirt and paint.

First prep the surfaces to be welded. Make sure they are free of rust, oil, dirt and paint.

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First prep the surfaces to be welded. Make sure they are free of rust, oil, dirt and paint.

First prep the surfaces to be welded. Make sure they are free of rust, oil, dirt and paint.

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First prep the surfaces to be welded. Make sure they are free of rust, oil, dirt and paint.

First prep the surfaces to be welded. Make sure they are free of rust, oil, dirt and paint.

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Kit works on both early and late model swingarms. Late model swingarms require some cutting

Kit works on both early and late model swingarms. Late model swingarms require some cutting

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Contents of the Ranger Machine xs650 Swingarm extension kit.

Contents of the Ranger Machine xs650 Swingarm extension kit.

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Swingarm extension

How to install the new swingarm extension by Ranger Machine.
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Spockwerks
Very interesting combination of retro by the use of early style swing arm, and new age design aesthetic from the recycling school of thought. This one is a keeper.
Now, I am no engineer and I would not pretend to be one. A sculptor by trade, I've got a pretty good eye for predicting whether something is built for the millennium or if it will go ass over tin cups in short order.
The fabrication work by Ranger looks heavy duty, a lot like the professional output done by some of our local talent. This makes the pivot end look frail in comparison. The AMA published a design for a swing arm brace many years ago that was exceedingly simple. Cut 3 pieces of 0.25"x0.50" steel. One about 7" the other two about 12". Weld the big ones to the swing arm leg bottom sides, weld the small one to the bottom of the pivot tube. Adjust these dimensions to get a macho American design and you are there.
My Q is how much $ and how much longer than stock are they?
 
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Do you still make these? Any idea if they would fit on a 1980 Suzuki gs550. Been looking all over for something like this so I can keep the stock set up but get the stretched look.
 

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