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KZ1000 Swingarm
- Oldwolf
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1977 KZ1000A1, 1105cc,Mikuni RS34mm FS, K&N Pods,Kerker 4/1,Dyna S Ign,Coils & Plug Wires,Progressive Sup. Front&Rear, Derale Oil Cooler.
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Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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1)Is there any benefit from going from a 1977 KZ1000A1 swingarm with one set of needle bearings to a 1978KZ/LTD1000 swingarm with 2 sets of needle bearings. 2) Also is there any difference in the KZ vs. LTD swingarm other than placement for the chain guard tabs. 3) How much improvment is realized in converting to a GS1100 aluminum swingarm set up. I have read in these posts that the GS1100 arm is about 1.5 to 1.75 inches longer than the stock KZ arm do you have to extend the rear fender out by this distance to avoid the tire rubbing the fender. I notice that Red Line Cycle extends their fenders when they install a 2 inch over arm. Thanks for any thoughts, answers or opinons on these Questions. Ed
Initially, I'd say that 4 bearings are better than two. But, If you look around at newer designs (my '02 Warrior for example) its heavier, made more power and torque, yet it used one bearing on each side and had the centre bushing, just as the '77 kz1000 does.
The end result is, if your parts are in spec, I'd say you'd be hard pressed to tell the diff....
Sam
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Current Rides: 2013 BMW R1200GSW, 1972 BMW R75/5
Current Project: 1978 KZ1000A2: Supercrank'd by Falicon, APE studs and nuts, Dyna Green coils, powder coated frame and fenders, Stainless brake lines, dual front discs, pods, Kerker Exhaust, 1075cc with JE pistons
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1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110
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