78 KZ 650 D1 Swingarm Bearing Mystery

beaterbike wrote:

Update...

done.. the bike was in the shop for about a month or sooo..The swingarm caps were unavailable for Kawk/USA and the chuckleheads at the local Kawk dealer had them on order awaitng delivery....agh.

Costs.

Bearings. $85

Labor. $280 :ohmy:

I guess that's cool if you have cash to burn. You should try doing some of this yourself buddy, It's cost effective and a learning experience combo. I replaced my rear bronze bushing last year. Parts $32.00 Labour $ 0.00