Looking for updating my Z1000J 1983

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27 Dec 2019 17:05 #815968 by Escobar89
Looking for updating my Z1000J 1983 was created by Escobar89
So,
I just bought a kz1000/Z1000 from 1983. I am looking for update it with some higher rear absorber, wider swing arm and wider wheels, including some minor parts like newer foot pegs/shifter.

Do you guys have any idea, what kind of swing arm that would work out with at least custom built at least.

My first post, so i might put the questions in wrong subject, sorry for that if so

Thanks in advance!
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27 Dec 2019 17:12 #815970 by KZQ
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Hi Escobar,
Welcome to KZRider!
Can't help you with the mod questions but I'm sure one of our members will chime in soon.
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1968 BSA 441 Shooting Star, 1970 BSA 650 Lightning, 1974 W3, 1976 KZ900, 1979 KZ750 Twin, 1979 KZ750 Twin Trike, 1981 KZ1300, 1982 KZ1100 Spectre, 2000 Valkyrie, 2009 Yamaha Roadliner S. 1983 GL 1100
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28 Dec 2019 07:52 - 28 Dec 2019 07:53 #816003 by baldy110
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The 82 Suzuki GS1100E swingarm is a really easy swap. Its boxed aluminum, 2" longer and a 150 tire will fit. It requires a different set of shocks but your replacing those anyway.
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28 Dec 2019 15:21 #816027 by Escobar89
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That sounds Great mate! Would you be able to recommend any rear absorber that would work with The swing arm from The gs1100e?
Any other mods that would be needed to fit The swing arm?
(sorry for my bad english, i'm from sweden :lol:)

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28 Dec 2019 15:29 - 28 Dec 2019 17:42 #816028 by Escobar89
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This might give you guys a hint what im looking for. I like The aggresive look with The wide rear wheel. B)
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28 Dec 2019 17:44 #816037 by Street Fighter LTD
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I fixed your picture. Next time click the insert tab
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28 Dec 2019 20:22 #816044 by baldy110
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You can use shocks that fit the GS1100E, they have a clevis on the bottom instead of the eye. Here is one fitted to my KZ900.
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29 Dec 2019 21:37 - 29 Dec 2019 21:47 #816107 by Escobar89
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Wow man! That looks awsome! How long are The absorbers
Is there anything else you might be thinking be needed to fix to mount The swing arm, or is it plug and play?
Just bought a titanium full exhaust! As well!

Was about to start this bad boy today, but apperently, The stater is broken...
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29 Dec 2019 21:39 - 29 Dec 2019 21:47 #816108 by Escobar89
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This is my bike. What you say about paint laser blue or almondwhite?
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29 Dec 2019 21:49 #816109 by Escobar89
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Fo you think that The swing arm from The gs1000r is working as well there are plenty of those on ebay.

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30 Dec 2019 02:32 - 30 Dec 2019 02:37 #816113 by DoctoRot
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that looks like a clean original bike. any suspension can be made to fit. Depends on how much chopping you want to do. The gs1000r was a race bike and probably not what your are talking about.
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30 Dec 2019 02:33 #816114 by GPzed11
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Hi Escobar, I am just popping back up here, have been neglecting my bike for a long time but just getting into it now. I have a GPZ1100zx swingarm, with wheels from the same model. So up to a 140 rear tyre which looks great but I prefer the 130 .
if you want the really fat rear you will want to convert the front to match,.

You don't see many black ones, I say go black again, maybe do something different with stripes.

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