Mono shock / Mono swinging arm fork GL1000

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ivanljungdahl
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Mono shock / Mono swinging arm fork GL1000

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Hi,
I am rebuilding my frame on my GL1000 from 1979.
While sitting planing (lots of planning right now :-D ) to cut the frame it struck me that it would be awesome to have a monoshock or mono swinging arm fork install on the beast.
Anyone having any ideas on how to make this happen?
Is there any other singing arm fork from Honda that I could possible use?

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Welcome to the site Ivan.
There are several members here that have converted their wings to monoshocks.. using the search tool should dig up the threads.
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I don't think any are bolt on but a quick think recalls a few who've done it.
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic. ... lit=Raptor
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=33053
I copied the Raptors for the most part.

There's also a street fighter build from a few years back, but I can't remember the name or title.
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
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Thank you both 5speed and ericheath for quick response
I will do some further searching on the forum.
The Raptor conversion looks nice! Need to do some digging here :-D
What about the GL1800 final drive/swingarm, has anyone tried that?
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Gl1800 requires mad skills! But two have done it, the salt flats bike and bonnlbrk.

Another nice build is called KMR.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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