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06 Nov 2013 22:19 - 18 Nov 2013 07:55 #612291 by KawiConvert
Swingarm Conversions was created by KawiConvert
Here is a list of swingarm pivot to axle lengths for swing arm swaps that people may be considering. I collected these for my KZ650 but the lengths are still useful for others.

Swingarms axle to pivot distances / Pivot mount width / Hub mount width
ZR550 - 20.5" / 9"
ZX636 (2003) - 22" /
ZR750 (2000) - 21" /
GPZ750 - 20.5" /
ZX600 (1986) - 20" / 9.125"
GSRX750 (1990) - 20.7" (in the forward axle position) / ?
ZRX1100 (1999) 20.7"/9,25" (width not confirmed)
GS1100 21.25" (not confirmed) / 8.6875" / 10.25"
CB1000 (1994). 23" / 11" /

Any others that I've missed that are common for swapping in on the KZ's?

1978 KZ650 D1 ~ Carb jetting: 107.5 & 20 & 4th groove with pods and 4-1 Exhaust
Last edit: 18 Nov 2013 07:55 by KawiConvert.

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07 Nov 2013 04:11 #612296 by StreetfighterKz
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The oil cooled Gsxr swingarms can be made to fit quite easily and the 750's arm won't lengthen the bike too much if at all. If you want to keep the twin shocks then it'll just be a matter of welding on some shock mounts which I believe Z1Enterprises can get.

Later, Doug

1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax
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07 Nov 2013 06:39 - 07 Nov 2013 06:41 #612310 by 531blackbanshee
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configuration03-04 zx6/636 is nice later model stuff to use as well,like dnels bike..

that gets you into some nice late model brakes wheels and suspension.
you gotta have some machine work done on the pivot and weld shock mounts on and modify the caliper mount to clear the shock.
but,the swingarms go for cheap and the machine work isn't that expensive.



and you get to keep it kawi !!!!!!!!!!!! :evil:

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

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07 Nov 2013 07:39 #612318 by 531blackbanshee
Replied by 531blackbanshee on topic Swingarm Conversions
i don't recall how much longer the arm is than factory.

a little slice and weld gets the caliper out of the way.


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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07 Nov 2013 07:55 #612321 by 531blackbanshee
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sorry convert,
i just did the work i don't have access to any of them.
you might pm D'nel.
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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10 Nov 2013 10:37 #612712 by Haybus
Replied by Haybus on topic Swingarm Conversions
The ZX6 arm added 2" over stock length to my bike. Leon steered me towards that arm and I'm glad I took his advice. Super easy to convert.

Alan

1976 KZ900 LTD (sort of)
2005 FJR
2009 Hayabusa
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/557845...-streetfighter-build

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10 Nov 2013 12:34 - 10 Nov 2013 12:39 #612716 by zukdave
Replied by zukdave on topic Swingarm Conversions
I run an 83 GPz750 arm on my F1 that's 2 1/2" longer then the stock arm.
Easy swap I trimmed about 1/16" off each end of the tube and the drilled the frame to fit the GPz bolt.
Z1R rear hub with a cut down disk to fit the GPz caliper and made spacer ring's to fit GPz bearing's
for the GPz axle bolt.
[IMG

1980 KZ650 F1
ZX750A1 motor.
Wiseco 810cc kit.
Zukiworks racing ported head.
VM 29 smooth bore's.
Dyna 2000 Ign. w/Dyna mini coil's
APE cylinder stud's and nut's.
APE valve spring's.
APE Track King clutch.
V/H KZ1000 sidewinder.
3.5x18 laced to a KZ1000 disk hub.
150/60/18 Shinko 006 Podium.
63" wheel base.
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11 Nov 2013 01:17 #612757 by zukdave
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I think if I moved the chain over I could get a 170x18 on it.
Tape is were the tire would be.
[IMG

1980 KZ650 F1
ZX750A1 motor.
Wiseco 810cc kit.
Zukiworks racing ported head.
VM 29 smooth bore's.
Dyna 2000 Ign. w/Dyna mini coil's
APE cylinder stud's and nut's.
APE valve spring's.
APE Track King clutch.
V/H KZ1000 sidewinder.
3.5x18 laced to a KZ1000 disk hub.
150/60/18 Shinko 006 Podium.
63" wheel base.

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11 Nov 2013 05:25 #612762 by KawiConvert
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zukdave wrote: I think if I moved the chain over I could get a 170x18 on it.
Tape is were the tire would be.


Ok good I'm hoping to get at least a 160 -17 on the back in place of the 130/90-16 that's on there now.

1978 KZ650 D1 ~ Carb jetting: 107.5 & 20 & 4th groove with pods and 4-1 Exhaust

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15 Nov 2013 20:03 #613142 by KawiConvert
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Gave up on the GPZ750 arm when I couldn't find a chain guard for them. Figured I'd keep looking. Right now I'm waiting back for length on a GSRX750 arm and for the ZRX1100 arm.

Edited the first post to have the useful information in it.

1978 KZ650 D1 ~ Carb jetting: 107.5 & 20 & 4th groove with pods and 4-1 Exhaust

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16 Nov 2013 07:26 - 16 Nov 2013 09:49 #613159 by Puffin
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The GSXR750 arm is 52,5cm long, forward adjuster position, i do not have a pivot measure but could take one on Sunday. Are you measuring with the dust caps in place ?

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16 Nov 2013 09:15 #613169 by KawiConvert
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Puffin wrote: The GSXR750 arm is 52,5cm long, forward adjuster position, i do not have a pivot measure but could take one on Sunday. Are you measuring with the dust caps in place ?


Hard metal to hard metal. If the dust caps contain washers then yes please include them. Thanks!

1978 KZ650 D1 ~ Carb jetting: 107.5 & 20 & 4th groove with pods and 4-1 Exhaust

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