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    Swingarm modification

    Hi guys, I have been all over the web looking for info on how to switch out my xs11 rear end to chain drive. I know, there are alot of you out there who think I'am nuts but I'am wanting to take off some weight, and this is one of the best ways. With chain drive I could use any number of rear
    rims, as well as replace that heavy drive shaft with a swingarm that weights one third the weight. I know the drive is well built an made to last, but it means more to me to be able to take off some weight, as well as be able to use alot of different rear rims and tires, I don't mind buying a new chain every year. I found this picture on xs11oo.com I wish I could find out how to get intouch with the guy who ownes this bike, looks like what I want to do on the rear of my bike. If any of you know how to find this guy or where I could go to get more info on this change over please post a reply.
    Chris 79 XS11F With mods....!!!!!! 2005 FXST Harley Softail
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    oops......

    My picture did not come up, not sure what iI did wrong. Gess I will try this again. Wish me luck.
    Chris 79 XS11F With mods....!!!!!! 2005 FXST Harley Softail

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    • #3
      Picture I hope !!!!!!

      Chris 79 XS11F With mods....!!!!!! 2005 FXST Harley Softail

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      • #4
        Whats up.........

        Chris 79 XS11F With mods....!!!!!! 2005 FXST Harley Softail

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        • #5
          Need help....

          I did everything i was told to do to add a picture to my post , but it didn't work. Any body know where I went wrong. Thanks for your help in advance.
          Chris 79 XS11F With mods....!!!!!! 2005 FXST Harley Softail

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          • #6
            Try again.

            Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
            Chris 79 XS11F With mods....!!!!!! 2005 FXST Harley Softail

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            • #7
              Ken Talbot

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              • #8
                Only if I had no other choice!!!

                Yea! if I really tried I could prolly FORCE myself to ride it heheheheheh
                Garry
                '79 SF "Battle Cat"
                outbackweld@charter.net

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                • #9
                  Bikeboy.....

                  Several of the hard-core, genius VMax dragracers used to make
                  the drive-shaft to chain-drive conversion > years back, when I kinda kept track of the VMax activity. The conversion would not, of course, be identical; but, if you could track some of these guys, or their helpers, down> on the Web -- I'd bet you'd get some useful tips. I had a VMax, new, in '89 .

                  Several of the motorcycle magazines had some good feature articles about these guys and their machines; and they generally stressed the importance of that conversion.............
                  JCarltonRiggs

                  81XS1100SH; WorkingMotorcycle,Not For Show,DeletedFairing,SportsterHL,
                  7½ gal. Kaw Concours gastank,1972 Wixom Bros. bags

                  79XS1100F; ?Parts?, or to Restore?

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                  • #10
                    Thanks...

                    Thank you Ken, I just couldn't get it to work. Not sure what I was doing wrong. Think I might need some more class'es on posting pictures on our web site. Maybe you can help me out Ken.
                    Chris 79 XS11F With mods....!!!!!! 2005 FXST Harley Softail

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                    • #11
                      Sure, Chris. How 'bout going over to the "feature testing" forum so we don't clutter up the tech discussion board. Try posting another one and we'll see if we can get you 'certified'.....
                      Ken Talbot

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                      • #12
                        Is that fork angle extended, or is it lower and just looks extended?
                        Marty in NW PA
                        Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
                        Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
                        This IS my happy face.

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                        • #13
                          Forks extended ?

                          Hi MartyA, it looks like the frame has been raked and the forks look shorter. Not sure just a guess.
                          Chris 79 XS11F With mods....!!!!!! 2005 FXST Harley Softail

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                          • #14
                            I'd like to see someone sit on that thing. Is the shifter back there by the front of the rear wheel? Looks like it has an extention on it.
                            Marty in NW PA
                            Gone - 1978E - one of the first XS11 made
                            Gone - 2007A FJR - the only year of Dark Red Metallic
                            This IS my happy face.

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                            • #15
                              Tried one of those front metzelers one time and the bloody thing wore out quicker than the rear continental.

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