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Anybody know anything about this swing arm?
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24 Mar 2019 06:31 #800950
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Anybody know anything about this swing arm? was created by PeteyChamp51
I recently bought an 81 KZ1000 LTD, and a whole bunch of stuff came with it. Pipes, side panels, etc.. Can anyone tell me about this swingarm? I know the stock ones are round tube, and I can’t find anything about aftermarket swing arms. Plus here’s a pic of the bike
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24 Mar 2019 06:39 - 24 Mar 2019 06:40 #800951
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Anybody know anything about this swing arm?
Suzuki GS1000. It was a popular modification back in the day. I have one myself. It is lighter than the KZ swing arm. If you decide to use it, you will need to use shocks for the GS or have KZ style lower mounts installed. You will also likely need a thin shim on each side of the pivot.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
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24 Mar 2019 20:40 #800989
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Replied by baldy110 on topic Anybody know anything about this swing arm?
82 Suzuki GS1100E swingarm, got one on all my KZ's. It's a nice and easy upgrade. The only issue using them is you need different shocks with a clevis on the bottom instead of eyelets.
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25 Mar 2019 05:15 #800995
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Make that 1980 - 1983 GS1100E.
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25 Mar 2019 06:22 - 25 Mar 2019 06:26 #801000
by TexasKZ
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Anybody know anything about this swing arm?
Partzilla shows the same part number on the 1982 GS1000S, 1982-1983 GS1100E, GS1100ES, and the 1983 GS750S.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
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25 Mar 2019 13:23 - 25 Mar 2019 15:12 #801029
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All the 1100E bikes from 1980 through 1983 used an aluminum swingarm. There are minor differences between 1st gen bikes and 2nd accounting for differences in the chain guard and brake line routing is all.
The 750, 1000, and 1100 Katana's also used similar swing arms, but there aren't many of those bikes being parted.
The 750, 1000, and 1100 Katana's also used similar swing arms, but there aren't many of those bikes being parted.
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25 Mar 2019 16:44 #801045
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Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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I have always been a fan of this swingarm swap
Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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25 Mar 2019 17:25 #801048
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1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465
1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies
Replied by tomsbadkz on topic Anybody know anything about this swing arm?
Isnt the Suzuki swingarm about 2" longer than the stock KZ swingarm?
1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465
1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies
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