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30 Oct 2014 14:22 #652254 by 650ed
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By performance do you mean drag racing or other straight-line type riding? A long swingarm could be good for that or for hill climbing, but it will reduce performance when it comes to twisty roads. Ed

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31 Oct 2014 06:34 #652372 by 531blackbanshee
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got the brake anchor machined last night.

now just need to get it welded .


kraber,
it depends on what your application is going to be,as ed mentioned.
the swingarm on my black z1r i pictured is 3" over stock which is what i felt i needed to get the gaps above and in front of the wheel where i thought they looked the best.
because i also added structural rigidity and a larger contact patch the extra length has not negatively affected the handling.if i was to go much over a 3" stretch you are getting into pro street /drag race territory.
prices vary on swingarms depending on material and design.

all of my contact info is on billybiltit.blogspot.no/ hit me up and we can work out exactly what you want .

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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31 Oct 2014 10:04 #652398 by kraber
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I just want a good looking ride, not into street racing but do like to take a curve and maybe drag a peg on occasion

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31 Oct 2014 13:18 - 31 Oct 2014 13:18 #652412 by 531blackbanshee
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kraber,
i would stick with three inches over or less imho sir .
are you wanting to go with different wheels or keep the stock wheels?

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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31 Oct 2014 13:47 #652421 by kraber
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As of today I can not find a set of rotors to fit the stock wheels, Both front and rear are worn real bad, i could keep using them but they will tear up disks, so I may have to go to new wheels

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31 Oct 2014 13:58 #652422 by pete greek1
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kraber, Discs & Rotors are 1 & the same :huh:
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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01 Nov 2014 05:29 #652477 by kraber
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Ok so rotors./discs eat up pads, better :P

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01 Nov 2014 05:59 #652478 by 650ed
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Replace wheels because the rotors are worn? :blink: Why not simply resurface the rotors?

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02 Nov 2014 14:29 #652644 by kraber
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They are that bad, ? I thought about spay welding If that is what you call it now, thought about having a set machined, dont know at this point what to do

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03 Nov 2014 05:50 #652728 by 531blackbanshee
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surely you can find rotors for a kz1000p kraber :huh: .

have you checked ebay or put a wanted ad on here?

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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03 Nov 2014 08:14 - 03 Nov 2014 08:29 #652747 by kraber
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Maybe I am just paranoid, maybe these can be resurfaced, need to find some one that can look at them for me. There are no bike shops in my area, nearest that I know of is two hrs away, I dont mind shipping them out to be looked at

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03 Nov 2014 08:40 - 03 Nov 2014 08:43 #652751 by Patton
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kraber wrote: Maybe I am just paranoid, maybe these can be resurfaced, need to find some one that can look at them for me. There are no bike shops in my area, nearest that I know of is two hrs away, I dont mind shipping them out to be looked at

For possible consideration --
www.truedisk.net/Home.php

Good Fortune! :)

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