82 kz1000 ground up build
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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build
06 Feb 2017 16:04jowek70 wrote:davido wrote: I tried the GS swingarm on my build.It wouldnt take a 160 tyre,(I think it was designed to take a 130 or 140). Your ZX6 wheel must be at least 160.Hows it working out??
I don't have a tire on my rim yet and I'm in the process of getting the rear caliper mount sorted out but I think i'll find a way to make it fit. it might be tight and I might have to run the chain longer than normal but I'm going to give it a shot.
I have a GS arm too, if using a 17 inch rear rim you can fit up to a 170, so a 160 should be fine, you will have to modify the rear brake arm to clear the tire, if using a 18 inch rear rim you will possibly only fit a 150, some 160's may fit.. The inside gusset can be modified to help with clearance... Not all tires inflate to the exact sizes so finding a tire to fit helps. Try google or the GS resources forum , there are quite a few guys over there running 160/170 tires in the GS arm...
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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build
06 Feb 2017 17:22750 R1 wrote:jowek70 wrote:davido wrote: I tried the GS swingarm on my build.It wouldnt take a 160 tyre,(I think it was designed to take a 130 or 140). Your ZX6 wheel must be at least 160.Hows it working out??
I don't have a tire on my rim yet and I'm in the process of getting the rear caliper mount sorted out but I think i'll find a way to make it fit. it might be tight and I might have to run the chain longer than normal but I'm going to give it a shot.
I have a GS arm too, if using a 17 inch rear rim you can fit up to a 170, so a 160 should be fine, you will have to modify the rear brake arm to clear the tire, if using a 18 inch rear rim you will possibly only fit a 150, some 160's may fit.. The inside gusset can be modified to help with clearance... Not all tires inflate to the exact sizes so finding a tire to fit helps. Try google or the GS resources forum , there are quite a few guys over there running 160/170 tires in the GS arm...
Thanks for the input
My dad has fitted a 180 rear with the gs arm but everything isn't squared away yet
I'm planning a 180 rear tire as well
Just from looking I think it'll fit
I'm also running a different engine tho
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Re: 82 kz1000 ground up build
28 Sep 2018 19:56
Been a bit but got some things sorted out
Waiting for rear wheel spacers from shop
Got front end sorted out and nearing rear ended completion
Still on the lookout for a donor z1000 engine but have started sorting out most of the electrical
Builds coming along well and it’s fun to roll around on the chassis
Pretty good riding position and decent ergonomics for a Frankenstein build
Waiting for rear wheel spacers from shop
Got front end sorted out and nearing rear ended completion
Still on the lookout for a donor z1000 engine but have started sorting out most of the electrical
Builds coming along well and it’s fun to roll around on the chassis
Pretty good riding position and decent ergonomics for a Frankenstein build
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