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swingarm upgrade advice needed
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I'll be happy to measure whatever for you if it will help out. If you could measure the width of the inside of swingarm pivot on your frame, then I can tell you if the 750 arm will fit. Here's a link to my build thread (ongoing):http://kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=116&func=view&catid=11&id=340793
Be patient, some of the pages are picture heavy and can take a bit to load.
Something to keep in mind is that this turns into a very involved project rapidly. I'm almost 6 months of nights and weekends into mine, and only starting to see the light at the end.
What year zx-10 wheel are you thinking of? It just so happens that I have an 04 that I could use for measuring purposes.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
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Hey jydog, I have a 95 GSXR 750 swinger on my 78 KZ1000. It fit really well. It was 0.100" narrower at the pivot, so I made some bushings with a 0.050" thick flange to fit the original pivot bolt. As for the shock, I stole the upper yoke off of the GSXR frame, and I welded in a crossmember that the yoke bolts to. None of this is too tough if you have metal fabrication skills and the ability to weld. With all that said, your bike has some differences since it is an 81. I'm not sure of the swingarm pivot width on that bike.
I'll be happy to measure whatever for you if it will help out. If you could measure the width of the inside of swingarm pivot on your frame, then I can tell you if the 750 arm will fit. Here's a link to my build thread (ongoing):http://kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=116&func=view&catid=11&id=340793
Be patient, some of the pages are picture heavy and can take a bit to load.
Something to keep in mind is that this turns into a very involved project rapidly. I'm almost 6 months of nights and weekends into mine, and only starting to see the light at the end.
What year zx-10 wheel are you thinking of? It just so happens that I have an 04 that I could use for measuring purposes.
Thanks for the info testarossa that gives me a good place to start. If been to your site several times looking for information. I havent picked out a particular wheel yet. I am hoping to buy a whole rear swing axle, wheel and brake setup and fab it to fit. I would rather put all newer modern kawasaki parts on my bike but I dont see many others doing this. I think the 01-02 gsxr 1000's have a 6 inch wide wheel. Anyone know if this swingarm axle combo is close to fitting? I would imagine if the wheel gets to wide the frame has to be cut to make it fit. I dont want to go that far yet. kzrider needs a what fits page or parts interchage for kz thread.
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Congratulations on the beginning of a grand project. Now that you're set with the rear, what are your thoughts on the front?
Dont have the front figured out yet, any suggestions? Im thinking USD forks with lots of aluminum to polish. Here are my thought so far.
81 kz1000 frame
81 kz1000 LTD tank
82 spectra 1100 engine ( will have to change to chain drive )
Would like to add turbo if I can find the parts
kz900 tail
92 gsxr1100 swingarm monoshock (+2" longer than stock arm)
03 sv1000 monoshock
01 gsxr 1000 6" rear strait spoke wheel ( anyone know if this can be make to fit with the swingarm I have?) I know the axle is different 20mm vs 28mm for the 01 wheel
GPZ EFI throttle bodies with microsquirt or Megasquirt II
Frame, tank and tail black and all aluminum, engine polished.
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