Swingarm

In the Shed
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Hi everyone,
I need to change the swingarm of my VF 1000 interceptor 1986 (canadian model) due to a visible scratch on the left side. I’ve found some used swingarms for sale with the general indication of SC15 model.
Looking at the pictures I noted some differences in the area of the rear shock hole (different shape). I suppose it is related to the different model year.
The question is: dispite the shape of the rear shock hole, are the swingarms of different model similar? Is possible to mount a swingarm of a vf1000f2 on my vf1000 interceptor?
Thank for your help
Giulio

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Correct me if I’m wrong, but the VF1000F (interceptor) was only ever produced in 1984 in Canada and the US, anything after that is a VF1000FF or a VF1000F2…

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I’m sorry,
I’ve double checked with the identification sheet and my bike falls into the block of VF1000FE (interceptor) for Canada.
De-coding the serial number by means of the parts list, it was built in 1985.

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I think that the VF1000F2 is a bit longer than the VF1000F one. That apart, you’ll have to add spacers to your shock absorber and it’ll fit straight on!

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hi, as fred says the vf1000ff swing arm is slightly longer than the 1984/85 vf1000fe, you will also be able to fit a vf750fd swingarm as it is exactly the same as on the vf1000fe

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Thank you all for your suggestions!