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06 Jul 2014 07:53 #639023 by Patton
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jmoney05 wrote: I don't know why it keeps turning my photos sideways!?!?


I don't know either, but have rotated the side-ways images which you originally posted.

Good Fortune! :)
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD

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07 Jul 2014 13:15 #639168 by jmoney05
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1978 Kz650D
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07 Jul 2014 13:16 #639169 by jmoney05
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1978 Kz650D
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09 Jul 2014 19:03 #639499 by Greasedmonkey
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HOly crap! I love this. I wish I had the time and ability to do this to my 650. ITs just about what I want mine to be in the end.
1980 KZ650E
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16 Jul 2014 07:30 - 16 Jul 2014 07:57 #640240 by jmoney05
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Ok so I just got a sweet deal on a 2002 Gsxr 600 swingarm which is polished to match the wheels I picked up. Better candidate for my application because it has no top support..
So I spent last night at work making new swingarm pivot bushings so I can use the stock pivot bolt from the kz!

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16 Jul 2014 07:32 - 16 Jul 2014 07:33 #640242 by jmoney05
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These bushings I made from 304 stainless, they also act as washers to make a nice snug fit between the kz frame. They also replace the bearing race.
1978 Kz650D
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16 Jul 2014 07:36 #640244 by jmoney05
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Here is the swingarm which I will be using. It just needs cleaned up.
1978 Kz650D
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16 Jul 2014 07:45 #640245 by jmoney05
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Been doing a lot since I've last posted, some amateur body work to fix a dent and rattle can paint job. Had the tank down to bare metal primed sanded primed again then a few coats of pain and clear coats .

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1978 Kz650D
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16 Jul 2014 07:50 #640246 by jmoney05
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I pulled a nasty dent out by filling the tank with 20psi of air and a small plunger, I then proceeded to fill over with bondo body filler, also while I was at it filled in the areas where kawasaki emblems mount, for nice smooth sides.
1978 Kz650D

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16 Jul 2014 07:54 #640247 by jmoney05
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Here is what the dent

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looked like.
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17 Jul 2014 06:01 - 17 Jul 2014 06:01 #640358 by 531blackbanshee
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jmoney05 wrote: Ok so I just got a sweet deal on a 2002 Gsxr 600 swingarm which is polished to match the wheels I picked up. Better candidate for my application because it has no top support..
So I spent last night at work making new swingarm pivot bushings so I can use the stock pivot bolt from the kz!

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nice looking top hat bushings .
are running your bearings directly on the bushings?

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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17 Jul 2014 07:42 #640366 by jmoney05
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Yes Leon , the bearings that are pressed into the swingarm my bushings ride on the bearings. Replacing the sleeves that were in there.
1978 Kz650D

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