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79z50420 · 02-23-2008, 08:13 AM

Just came accross some xr80 swingarms for cheap on ebay, there mostly fromt 97 and up bikes...just wondering if they's work on a older z50 or would it be too long? I cut it to fit and stuff but just not sure if it'll be crazy long or anything.

arlindsay1992 · 02-23-2008, 08:16 AM

You need the swingarm from an XR80 or 75 with dual shocks mounted near the axles. Any monoshock swingarm would take a lot more work assuming it's even possible.

79z50420 · 02-23-2008, 09:25 AM

don't think it would be too much work...i can weld and have a welder...10 mins and i could have some shock mounts welded to the swingarm and be good to go. I was woried about it being really wide or long.

patman · 02-23-2008, 02:10 PM

If you look at the newer swing arms you will notice that they mount inside the frame.The older ones mount outside the frame.It would be a lot of work.I got this one one Egay for $4.99.It's from a 1983 XR80.

patman · 02-23-2008, 02:13 PM

Here's one off of a 1993.Notice the difference.I think there is an older style swing arm on Egay right now too,which is the one you want.

slimbo · 05-01-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 79z50420

Just came accross some xr80 swingarms for cheap on ebay, there mostly fromt 97 and up bikes...just wondering if they's work on a older z50 or would it be too long? I cut it to fit and stuff but just not sure if it'll be crazy long or anything.

Did you ever get the xr80 swingarm on your z? What year z? Does anyone have a picture of an old z with a xr swingarm? What shocks go with that.

patman · 05-01-2008, 10:33 AM

Go to thread "Some day".I have a swing arm off of an '83 XR80 on my Z.The newer swing arms are for mono shock configuration and won't work with out heavy modification.The older ones require very little for mods.

79z50420 · 05-01-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by slimbo

Did you ever get the xr80 swingarm on your z? What year z? Does anyone have a picture of an old z with a xr swingarm? What shocks go with that.

no i never went with the xr swinger yet.....when i do i'll go with the older style tho just because it's easier as Patman was saying. Just wish there was bike yard here cause ebay shipping makes it an expensive mod.

dirtbkr188 · 05-01-2008, 05:27 PM

Why not try Cycle Pros Salvage? They are located in Bridgewater, Mass.

patman · 05-01-2008, 05:44 PM

Keep an eye on Egay.I got mine for like $23.00 shipped.You can use an XR75 or XR80 swing arm.I think they are identical.Close enough any way.

patman · 05-01-2008, 05:48 PM

I just checked and there are a couple of XR75 swing arms on Egay pretty cheap right now.

02-23-2008, 08:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
79z50420 PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Coast Canada fackers!! Posts: 96	would newer xr80 swingarm with on older Z? Just came accross some xr80 swingarms for cheap on ebay, there mostly fromt 97 and up bikes...just wondering if they's work on a older z50 or would it be too long? I cut it to fit and stuff but just not sure if it'll be crazy long or anything.

02-23-2008, 08:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
arlindsay1992 "High Speed Record Guy" Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,369	Re: would newer xr80 swingarm with on older Z? You need the swingarm from an XR80 or 75 with dual shocks mounted near the axles. Any monoshock swingarm would take a lot more work assuming it's even possible.

02-23-2008, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
79z50420 PM Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Coast Canada fackers!! Posts: 96	Re: would newer xr80 swingarm with on older Z? don't think it would be too much work...i can weld and have a welder...10 mins and i could have some shock mounts welded to the swingarm and be good to go. I was woried about it being really wide or long.

02-23-2008, 02:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
patman 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,211	Re: would newer xr80 swingarm with on older Z? If you look at the newer swing arms you will notice that they mount inside the frame.The older ones mount outside the frame.It would be a lot of work.I got this one one Egay for $4.99.It's from a 1983 XR80. Attached Thumbnails

02-23-2008, 02:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
patman 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,211	Re: would newer xr80 swingarm with on older Z? Here's one off of a 1993.Notice the difference.I think there is an older style swing arm on Egay right now too,which is the one you want. Attached Thumbnails

05-01-2008, 10:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
patman 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,211	Re: would newer xr80 swingarm with on older Z? Go to thread "Some day".I have a swing arm off of an '83 XR80 on my Z.The newer swing arms are for mono shock configuration and won't work with out heavy modification.The older ones require very little for mods.

05-01-2008, 05:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
dirtbkr188 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,971	Re: would newer xr80 swingarm with on older Z? Why not try Cycle Pros Salvage? They are located in Bridgewater, Mass.

05-01-2008, 05:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
patman 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,211	Re: would newer xr80 swingarm with on older Z? Keep an eye on Egay.I got mine for like $23.00 shipped.You can use an XR75 or XR80 swing arm.I think they are identical.Close enough any way.

05-01-2008, 05:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
patman 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,211	Re: would newer xr80 swingarm with on older Z? I just checked and there are a couple of XR75 swing arms on Egay pretty cheap right now.

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