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Swingarm Sleeve for '78-'80 750 Twin

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20 Feb 2006 12:07 #25137 by Biquetoast
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...during replacement of my swingarm bearings (got the new bearings from z1enterprises.com), I noticed that my swingarm sleeve is excessively worn on one side.

So my question is, what's a good place to get a new sleeve from? I checked eBay, not a sausage. Here's what I know:

OTHER MODELS THAT USED SAME PART:
79 750 B4
80 750 G1

BUYKAWASAKI.COM Item and part info:
42036-1014 SLEEVE,SWING ARM 1 KZ750-B3/B4

BIKEBANDIT.COM:
589643-001 SLEEVE,SWING ARM KZ750-B3/B4
$55.12

Edit: This item doesn't fit my twin, it's for fours..
OLDBIKEBARN.COM:
Swing Arm Shaft and Needle Bearing Kit (with seals and bearings I don't need)
$69.95

...by the way... anyone got a spare nice one?

...do I *really* have to pay $60 (with shipping)?

:S :blink: :ohmy:

EDIT: I forgot to mention that I looked at many of the more popular bike sites, no luck...

Post edited by: biquetoast, at: 2006/02/20 15:08

Post edited by: biquetoast, at: 2006/02/21 17:44

(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
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20 Feb 2006 12:59 #25143 by btchalice
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i have an 82 twin im scrapping the frame on. dont know if its the same or not. its a csr if that makes a difference.

Terry Meyer / Wichita KS
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20 Feb 2006 14:50 #25154 by steell
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I don't think the 82 will work as pretty much everything on the frame and suspension is different than the earlier ones.
Unfortunately, the only spare I have is a 77.

KD9JUR

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21 Feb 2006 12:45 #25375 by Biquetoast
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I just got this from BikeBandit.com:

Row Quantity Part Description Price Status
1 1 589643-001 SLEEVE,SWING ARM $55.12 Not Available



Hello Jeremy,

Unfortunately, the manufacturer of the item(s) shown above has informed us that it has been discontinued and is no longer available. Therefore, BikeBandit.com will not be able to fill your order for the item....


:(


I guess I'll have to put the rotted one back in...

Post edited by: biquetoast, at: 2006/02/21 15:48

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21 Feb 2006 12:48 #25376 by wireman
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how about just getting one the right diameter and modifying the length?what are the dimensions of the one you have?;)

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21 Feb 2006 14:29 #25403 by Biquetoast
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wireman wrote:

how about just getting one the right diameter and modifying the length?what are the dimensions of the one you have?;)


Good suggestion. Though I have no sooper-scientific measuring tools, my trusty old plastic metric ruler tells me that the sleeve is:

Length: 219mm
O.D.: 22mm
I.D.: 15mm

Anybody got one laying around that they could measure so I could start exploring options?

Thanks...

(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
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21 Feb 2006 14:34 #25407 by BARNEYHYPHEN
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How about a drilled/reemed out piece of 3/4" gas/water pipe, cut to the correct length? just a thought.

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21 Feb 2006 14:42 #25409 by Biquetoast
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BARNEYHYPHEN wrote:

How about a drilled/reemed out piece of 3/4" gas/water pipe, cut to the correct length? just a thought.


This is where I mention that I do not have that kinda machining skizills. :lol: Thanks for the suggestion, but I can't do it... :blush:

I think I might have to start hunting down junkyards and such... :S

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21 Feb 2006 15:34 #25427 by Shaner
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BT, let me get home and check for ya. I think i've still got mine rolling around the garage. THE GARAGE IS AT 13 DEGREES F!!!

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24 Feb 2006 19:50 #26241 by Biquetoast
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SWEEEEEEEEET! :woohoo:

I found and bought a sleeve on eBay .

Thanks to everyone for suggestions and effort... :)

...this is one of the final pieces of my winter projects ... :silly:

(1.) '75/'76 KZ400D - Commuter
(2.) '78 KZ750B3 Twin - Commuter
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(4.) '75 KZ400D - Sold
kz750twins.com

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