'77 Kz1000 Swingarm swap questions.

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13 Jun 2016 15:15 - 13 Jun 2016 15:17 #731241 by HeirloomKz
'77 Kz1000 Swingarm swap questions. was created by HeirloomKz
So I have a 1977 Kz1000, (1.) I'm looking to 'modernize' the suspension but also keep the twin shock setup. I have a 96-99 katana swingarm, its originally a mono shock. I know I need to make mounts and spacers and few other things to make it work. Could you walk me through on what you would do? (2.) Would a Gsxr swingarm (the older ones, similar to the katana) be better/easier? They seem better built, and a little more appealing to the eye.

Either way, they katana swingarm only cost me about 30 bucks, so not much of a loss.

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A gsxr swingarm like this ^ this is also my ideal look for my bike.

1977 Kz1000A1
2002 XL883R
1981 XS400 Seca
Forest find Kawasaki G4TR 100
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13 Jun 2016 15:43 #731247 by SWest
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I should have done that but I have a habit of overbuilding. Here's my thread on the one I've been working on. The measurements are in there and I got plenty of help.
Steve
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/600555-swing-arm-mod-z1-zzr1200
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13 Jun 2016 16:14 #731255 by HeirloomKz
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Thanks

1977 Kz1000A1
2002 XL883R
1981 XS400 Seca
Forest find Kawasaki G4TR 100

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13 Jun 2016 17:50 #731273 by HeirloomKz
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I can't get any right now, but the profile picture is the most recent. I also can't do much work right now, as my basement it being rebuilt.

1977 Kz1000A1
2002 XL883R
1981 XS400 Seca
Forest find Kawasaki G4TR 100

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