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swapping front and rear suspension?
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Very nice, Schmol. I really like that rear end setup. It seems a little high. Will that affect the gas level in the carbs? Will the bike level out when you sit on it?
Yes, it's a bit high in the rear, I'm making longer dogbones for the shock to lower it about 2-3.5" more in the rear to level it out so there isn't so much of a "rake".
I plan on leaving off the front winshield/fairing as i think it takes away from what i'm looking for. i need to find a nice 8" round headlight to mount to the front...
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Follow the link to the forum file data base.
Select under documents... Order by dates for latest file insertions. I have both the front and rear ZX636 to KZ900 conversions there in pdf formats. It won;t be identical to the KZ650 but it should be close enough so you understand what your facing in your conversions.
There also a whole slew of other well written (w/images) articles there for all kinds of good information.
Also use search for Mark1122 project. Not zx636 components but had some excellent insight on issues I just didn't think about until reviewing his project.
Definitely do all your research first, then ask questions before doing anything on the bike itself. And don't forget to research what your going to do about the counter sprocket (offsets if required) to rear sprocket alignments for this alone screwed so many of us up.
Good luck and DON'T forget pictures...We love pictures!
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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1978 KZ650\'82 KZ750 motor
1991 SE-R
Coweta,OK
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IM BUILDING AN 810 BIG BORE FROM A 650 AND I NEED SOME ANSWERS.
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The rear swing arm has a lot more than you would think...
Issues such as proper swing arm alignments for centering the tire, fabricating a new pivot tube bolt inner, chain path clearances to the frame and tire, offset counter sprockets available, possible hub milling, complete modification to the electrical tray behind the plastic side covers, new rear sets or modification of the originals and the number one Pain In The Ass, the J link/mono shock mounts (top and bottom)...
Trust me and the others, yes it can be done, yes I'm glad I did the conversion and am happy with the results but by no means think it's an easy afternoon task. Do all your research, measurements, calculations before you start hacking away. If you don't have the tools (welder, grinder, metal fabrication etc...) expect this to get costly...
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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I am working on redoing my kz650. The only thing from the kz ive kept is the frame and fender. Everything else has been redone ( in the stages of it now.) Ive replaced the motor with a zx1000, front end is off an 2006 r6, rear ninja 636 2004, ohlins mono shock, led turn signals, gsxr1000 bars, gsxr1000 electronic fuel injection, microsquirt ECU to control injection, custom "scarface paint" electronic vapor tech gauges, and turbo running 6 pounds of boost.
your post fails without pictures!!!
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I am working on redoing my kz650. The only thing from the kz ive kept is the frame and fender. Everything else has been redone ( in the stages of it now.) Ive replaced the motor with a zx1000, front end is off an 2006 r6, rear ninja 636 2004, ohlins mono shock, led turn signals, gsxr1000 bars, gsxr1000 electronic fuel injection, microsquirt ECU to control injection, custom "scarface paint" electronic vapor tech gauges, and turbo running 6 pounds of boost.
Forget pictures!! Reading alone is enough to scare me!!! :woohoo:
Now that's what I call a FrankenBike!!!!!!!!! :laugh:
KD9JUR
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@ eddieteeth:
The rear swing arm has a lot more than you would think...
Issues such as proper swing arm alignments for centering the tire, fabricating a new pivot tube bolt inner, chain path clearances to the frame and tire, offset counter sprockets available, possible hub milling, complete modification to the electrical tray behind the plastic side covers, new rear sets or modification of the originals and the number one Pain In The Ass, the J link/mono shock mounts (top and bottom)...
Trust me and the others, yes it can be done, yes I'm glad I did the conversion and am happy with the results but by no means think it's an easy afternoon task. Do all your research, measurements, calculations before you start hacking away. If you don't have the tools (welder, grinder, metal fabrication etc...) expect this to get costly...
OMR
What he said....
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KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
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