Honda CB 650 swingarm

[satansmeerkat]

Howdy people,

Recently bought a 1979 CB650 from Newark jumble, looking at replacing the rear end. The one I bought has a modern 750 swingarm with some disgusting welds to convert it from a mono-shock to a twin-shock. I want to put a 650 twin-shock back on, just wondering if i'll I have to get a 650 swingarm or do the old shape 750's and 550's have the same measurement. If no one knows then I guess I'll have to take some measurements and get back down to the jumble next week with a tape ruler. Many thanks,

-Dave

[Mr Fro]

Is it just the shitty welding or the conversion you don't like? You could have the tabs chopped and re-welded (TIG done properly is a thing of beauty).

[eastanglianbiker]

this should fit straight in http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CB650SC-SWING ... 4aee46e065 and is cheaper than the fuel going to newark and the cost to get in

[satansmeerkat]

I'm only 20 minutes down the road and going there to get some other bits. I've added it to my watch list but will probably invest if I can't find anything else. Cheers

[satansmeerkat]

The welds are wonky, thats the main thing. Both shocks are sitting at an angle. And the frame doesn't have the mounts for a mono

[eastanglianbiker]

fair enough as your location says southend i thought you had dragged yourself all the way there but i still refuse to pay the ever increasing entrance fee there these days its never been the same since the original people sold it last year

[satansmeerkat]

Haha, no, I moved to Loughborough for an apprenticeship with Norton, figured I'd buy this as a winter project

[Mr Fro]

Haha, no, I moved to Loughborough for an apprenticeship with Norton, figured I'd buy this as a winter project

Jammie git.