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09 Oct 2011 11:12 #482153
by toad
78 kz 1000
wiesco 1015
29mm smoothbores
gs1100 swingarm
gsxr rear
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could someone let me know what year of gsxr swingarms are the easiest swap to a kz900.I have done the gs1100 before but like the looks of the gsxr swingers and I would just weld on shock mounting tabs for it.Are the older ones easier than newer?looking at a 160-180 tire. thanks
78 kz 1000
wiesco 1015
29mm smoothbores
gs1100 swingarm
gsxr rear
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09 Oct 2011 11:40 #482155
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1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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1995 GSXR 750 fit my KZ1000 frame easily enough. I had to make bushings for the pivot, and weld in mount points for the upper shock mount, and lower linkage mount to use the mono-shock. I'm running a 180/55r17.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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09 Oct 2011 19:23 #482198
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1982 KZ1000 J2 ~ Project (Street Fighter - Project Section)
1976 KZ900 - Daily Rider
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05 1000 fit my 82 with no issues, so I would assume just about any of them between 95 and 05 will work..
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1982 KZ1000 J2 ~ Project (Street Fighter - Project Section)
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09 Oct 2011 19:33 #482199
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I mocked up an 07 600/750 swinger the other day, fits ok but there is a bracket on the frame that needs to come off on the right side. It would need reducer bushings made of course, as the swing arm pivot bolt is much larger on the 07.
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09 Oct 2011 19:49 #482202
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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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I've heard a Hayabusa arm is a close fit also.
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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10 Oct 2011 08:40 #482302
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78 kz 1000
wiesco 1015
29mm smoothbores
gs1100 swingarm
gsxr rear
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ok thanks. Are they only 2 inches longer than stock?would the newer ones be longer than the older ones?
78 kz 1000
wiesco 1015
29mm smoothbores
gs1100 swingarm
gsxr rear
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10 Oct 2011 08:55 #482305
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For reference, the 95 GSXR is 21 3/8" from the pivot centerline to the axle centerline. Obviously that length is dependent on where you have the chain adjusters set, but that's about the middle of the adjustment range. Not sure about the length of the newer units. One thing about the newer bikes is that if you want to go longer, then there are swingarm extensions sold for those bikes.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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toad wrote: ok thanks. Are they only 2 inches longer than stock?would the newer ones be longer than the older ones?
For reference, the 95 GSXR is 21 3/8" from the pivot centerline to the axle centerline. Obviously that length is dependent on where you have the chain adjusters set, but that's about the middle of the adjustment range. Not sure about the length of the newer units. One thing about the newer bikes is that if you want to go longer, then there are swingarm extensions sold for those bikes.
1978 KZ1000 A2 Click--->Build Thread
2004 ZX-10R
2007 Harley Sportster 1200
2020 Harley Street Glide Special
Angola, IN
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12 Oct 2011 03:46 #482712
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the trouble with you is the trouble with me, you got two good eyes but still dont see...
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i mocked up an 05 750 unit on a kz900 today and its about 1" longer than stock
the trouble with you is the trouble with me, you got two good eyes but still dont see...
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14 Oct 2011 05:35 #483108
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73z1a fireblade front&rear,75z1b,74z1a,05 husky 510,xl567.
Ask the toe cutter,he knows who i am!
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i think mine was a L model late 80s early 90s ithink, same size axle and swingarm bolt bearings and is actually narrower than z swingarm so all you need is a washer each side to space it properly.
73z1a fireblade front&rear,75z1b,74z1a,05 husky 510,xl567.
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14 Oct 2011 08:52 #483122
by toad
78 kz 1000
wiesco 1015
29mm smoothbores
gs1100 swingarm
gsxr rear
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just picked up a brand new 97-2000 gsxr swingarm off fleabay for 90 bucks.it looks so shiny I couldn't resist,now to figure out the pivot shaft game
78 kz 1000
wiesco 1015
29mm smoothbores
gs1100 swingarm
gsxr rear
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