Stock swingarm Rim/tire accommodations

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08 Jan 2012 13:50 #497062 by lstone
Stock swingarm Rim/tire accommodations was created by lstone
I have a 1977 KZ1000A with a stock swingarm and spoked rear rim, also stock. I would like to put a wider rear on the bike. Does anyone know how wide of a tire/rim will fit? I would not be opposed to lacing a wider rim on a spare hub if anyone has experience with that also.
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LS
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1977 KZ1000
2002 800 DRIFTER

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08 Jan 2012 15:13 #497070 by DoubleDub
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When I looked at the clearance on my swingarm there wasn't much room for a wider rim. Not sure how much wider (if at all) you'll be able to go. It's the front of the swingarm (near the mount) that has little to no clearance with a stock or 120 or 130 tire.

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08 Jan 2012 15:23 #497074 by wireman
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3-3.5 rim with 130 tire is about it B)
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08 Jan 2012 15:40 #497080 by lstone
Replied by lstone on topic Stock swingarm Rim/tire accommodations
Thank you both for your simple black and white answers. This saves me a lot of time.
LS
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1977 KZ1000
2002 800 DRIFTER

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