Running gsxr swingarm upside down

So I would just like some input on what everybody thinks about this. I acquired a swingarm with extensions from a 04 gsxr 600 and I was wanting to run it upside down so I can use the flat bottom side for dual shock mounts. I plan on running the caliper upside down as well and making an adjustable caliper mount rod. Any input on this??? Here is a pic of it mocked in place.

O ya and the bike is an 82 kz750 and I have the swing arm pivot figured out I just don't want monoshock and I need the swingarm upside down to run dualshocks cause the brace is in the way

dont see why you couldnt it just wont work if you put it sideways :laugh:

Was that brace doing anything else on the original application (i.e. on a GSXR)? If not, I don't see any real problem with running it upside down, unless you end up with ground clearance issues. Generally speaking, most metals have compressive and tensile strengths that aren't too far off of each other (flipping it will end up swapping around tension and compression in parts), so I wouldn't anticipate any structural issues.

The one thing you may keep you from flipping it is if the arm is asymmetrical. Sometimes the left side will be offset to allow more room for the sprocket carrier.

Later, Doug

Thanks for the input guys. I'm def more comfortable in my setup now. The brace worked alone as far as I know nothing but a chain guard was connected to it. I also think in is assemetrical I have the wheel with all factory gsxr spacers and everything spins freely. Thanks again

can u get the chain line close enough?? u can get offset sprockets. 3/8", 1/2, and 5/8" r the most common off the shelf, but u can get them any flavour u like. A member here named Leon, can make u anything.

How did your upside down swingarm work out? I just procured a 2006 gsxr swingarm that I am going to graft onto my 1982 gpz 1100. I was thinking about doing the same thing that you did? I am not afraid of cutting tabs off and re welding them for the chain guard and the caliber mount.