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SWING ARM BEARINGS
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04 Nov 2008 11:58 #245555
by Indymick
1979 KZ650-c3
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Bought 79 KZ650 C 10,000 miles very clear runs well but had not been plated since 88. So I decided to tear it down and go thru everything! Swing arm bearings rusted. Have new parts coming but can not get old bearings out!
Any tricks! Paint is perfect and do not wish to heat up.
Any tricks! Paint is perfect and do not wish to heat up.
1979 KZ650-c3
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04 Nov 2008 12:07 #245558
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1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion
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Welcome Mick. Nice to see another Indy member here!
Swingarm bearings are one the most overlooked easily maintenanced piece on the bike IMHO. Unless somebody else chimes in on a way to get them out...heat em up! Once your riding, it will be so dirty nobody will notice anyway!
Swingarm bearings are one the most overlooked easily maintenanced piece on the bike IMHO. Unless somebody else chimes in on a way to get them out...heat em up! Once your riding, it will be so dirty nobody will notice anyway!
1977 KZ650C1
and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion
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04 Nov 2008 13:40 #245571
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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I gave up trying to get mine out many years ago and took it to a decent Kawasaki shop. They used a grinder and ground the bearings enough where they could be broken in two pieces by a hammer blow. I doubt you'll get them out any other way. Maybe a dremel tool could work.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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04 Nov 2008 17:54 - 04 Nov 2008 17:55 #245615
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We're talking roller bearings right?
Take an arc welder and run a single bead lengthwise through the bearing race after removing all the bearings. It actually works even better with a torch, but I don't think there is enough room for that.
Let it cool and the race should just slide out.
Take an arc welder and run a single bead lengthwise through the bearing race after removing all the bearings. It actually works even better with a torch, but I don't think there is enough room for that.
Let it cool and the race should just slide out.
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05 Nov 2008 07:59 #245688
by Indymick
1979 KZ650-c3
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dropped it off at a shop. lets hope for the best. Talking bearings should I just go ahead and up date the steering bearings.
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05 Nov 2008 21:44 #245811
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1981 KZ1000 M1 CSR
2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic (gone)
You do not have to believe everything you think!
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Kawasaki makes a tool for removing the bearings, but even my dealer(Skagit Powersports) does not have it. They were able to cut mine out recently. Rusty also. It's worth it to have them do this task, since there is still so much we can do ourselves.
I also needed to replace Stem bearings. Again, the lower had to be cut off the stem.
Good luck. I'm ready this weekend to sandblast and gun kote my swing arm. Got the new bearings, sleeves, etc. Who will reach the swing arm finish line first?
I also needed to replace Stem bearings. Again, the lower had to be cut off the stem.
Good luck. I'm ready this weekend to sandblast and gun kote my swing arm. Got the new bearings, sleeves, etc. Who will reach the swing arm finish line first?
1981 KZ1000 M1 CSR
2004 Vulcan 1500 Classic (gone)
You do not have to believe everything you think!
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05 Nov 2008 21:52 #245813
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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i personally like the weld method if i don't have a proper driver or puller. the heat from the weld actually contracts the body of the bearing making it easy to remove after i especilly like using that method on steering head bearings if for now other reason than it gives me something good and solid to use a driver or punch against.
1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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06 Nov 2008 00:00 #245818
by donthekawguy
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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Just use a BFH and a long bar.
Rathdrum Idaho
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1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
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06 Nov 2008 03:17 #245826
by roy-b-boy-b
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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I have pulled several swing arms and most look as if they had two pumps of grease from the factory and never greased after that. Roy
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000
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06 Nov 2008 14:35 #245915
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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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ya, while your at it i would do the steering stem bearings too. I always go with the newer style roller bearing setup, but many see it as unnecessary. I dont even know if the difference is noticeable i have just always done it.
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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06 Nov 2008 17:25 #245962
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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06 Nov 2008 21:10 #246017
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1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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how the hell could you cut slow with that monster.brute force and ignorance that is the key right.
1973 z1 2-1974z1-a,2-1975z1-b dragbikes1015cc+1393cc, 1977kz1000,1978kz1000,1981kz1000j, 1997 zx-11, 2000 z12r,1428turbo nitrous pro-mod and a shit load of parts thats all for now leader sask.,CANADA
I THINK MY POWERBAND BROKE
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