KZ1000ST CAFE monoshock new rear end

I have a rear wheel from an 08 R6 that i am going to try to adapt to shaft drive by removing part of the hub, then welding on a machined adapter that will allow it to mate to the drive hub. The swingarm will not be a problem, that is a pretty straight forward endeavour. Getting a 6 inch wheel to work is another issue entirely, although i do have access to a CNC mill and someone that knows how to use it, so i think it is do-able. I would be happy if i could get a 160 series rear tire to fit in there, although a 180 or 190 would be badass!

yeah right! i try not to ride in the rain if I can help it, not a pleasant time.

The rear shock is a Showa nitrogen unit off of a 2006 Ducati 999, fully adjustable for rebound/compression damping, and preload.

I would have to agree that the shorter rear end gives it a pretty mean look, now I just need to get some wider rubber on the rear. Not the easiest thing to do with a shaft drive bike. The plan is to eliminate the part of the swingarm that covers the drive shaft, and use 2 seperate pipes of a smaller diameter instead, one over the driveshaft, and one under, leaving the driveshaft exposed, which I think will look pretty cool. Something along these lines:

I have a rear wheel from an 08 R6 that i am going to try to adapt to shaft drive by removing part of the hub, then welding on a machined adapter that will allow it to mate to the drive hub. The swingarm will not be a problem, that is a pretty straight forward endeavour. Getting a 6 inch wheel to work is another issue entirely, although i do have access to a CNC mill and someone that knows how to use it, so i think it is do-able. I would be happy if i could get a 160 series rear tire to fit in there, although a 180 or 190 would be badass!