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27 Aug 2023 11:06 #888745 by Rusty B1
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Hi-
     I have a 1976 KZ 750 B1 twin. 
     My question is- Are the sleeve (p/n 42036-1014) and needle bearings (p/n 92046-1115) from the B3 and B4 models a direct fit replacement to my bike
     ( without replacing the swingarm itself. My bike came fitted with the OEM steel bushings and matching sleeves.

   Thanks in advance for any help offered.

  Rusty

   

Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200

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27 Aug 2023 11:53 - 27 Aug 2023 11:54 #888746 by Nerdy
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When I'm wondering about the cross-compatibility of parts, I look them up on Partzilla and scroll down to the 'Related Fitment' section.

For example, the first part you listed shows the following:

Related Fitment

This Kawasaki 42036-1014 SLEEVE,SWING ARM fits the following models and components:

Kawasaki Motorcycle 1979 KZ750-B4 SWING ARM/SHOCK ABSORBERS
Kawasaki Motorcycle 1976 KZ750-B1 SWING ARM/SHOCK ABSORBERS
Kawasaki Motorcycle 1977 KZ750-B2 SWING ARM/SHOCK ABSORBERS
Kawasaki Motorcycle 1978 KZ750-B3 SWING ARM/SHOCK ABSORBERS
Kawasaki Motorcycle 1980 LTD II - KZ750-G1 SWING ARM/SHOCK ABSORBERS

1979 KZ400 Gifted to a couple of nephews
1967 Yamaha YCS1 Bonanza
1980 KZ440B
1981 Yamaha XT250H
1981 KZ440 LTD project bike
1981 GPz550
2013 Yamaha FZ6R
Last edit: 27 Aug 2023 11:54 by Nerdy. Reason: fixed formatting

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27 Aug 2023 14:12 #888752 by gd4now
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Agree with all said.  As an aside you can pull down a parts list which shows the same info from here  kz750twins.com/?p=418

1977 KZ650 B1
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27 Aug 2023 15:59 - 27 Aug 2023 16:55 #888760 by Rusty B1
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Thanks for the help. That's a good method that I've actually used before. I don't know why I didn't think of it this time!
If you want to see my bike look at the last 2 (most recent) pics in the 750 twin gallery. Since I posted them I have fitted a LTD front fender painted to match- 
and a new seat from Texavina- looks like stock but better- and gets rid of the chrome strip around the bottom.

Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200
Last edit: 27 Aug 2023 16:55 by Rusty B1.

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27 Aug 2023 17:34 #888763 by SWest

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27 Aug 2023 18:38 - 27 Aug 2023 19:37 #888766 by Rusty B1
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updated pics

Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200
Last edit: 27 Aug 2023 19:37 by Street Fighter LTD.
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27 Aug 2023 19:39 - 28 Aug 2023 07:15 #888768 by Street Fighter LTD
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Nice looking bike
 Next time click the insert all tab to complete the install of your pictures.
Dave


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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03 Oct 2023 14:49 #890045 by Bogie1
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Looks Nice ,I like it.
I am building a 77 KZ1000 now and was thinking about doing what you did, Painting the rear fender black and the front body color.
 Thanks Now I know how that looks.

 

Mike Bogos
1978 Kawasaki 1000 LTD
1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 Project
1982 Suzuki 1100 L
1971 Rupp Roadster
1965 Olds 442 Conv
1970 Olds 442 Conv

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03 Oct 2023 22:08 #890061 by z1kzonly
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Same here! I agree! Nice build and paint! You pass my Muster Test! I would like to see some black Mulholland rear or Sportster progressive black shocks on back.
I've drilled a lot of disc's. I never thought of the small holes by the rivets.
I too have a Z1 swing arm, bronze bushing question.
I'll start another thread.
You do nice work!

Marty in Buffalo 

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!

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04 Oct 2023 15:25 #890098 by Rusty B1
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Thanks for the kind words. As for the shocks- I just installed a set of Ikon Basix- chrome bodies with black springs-
A noticeable improvement  over the old OEM units and they look good too!

Russ
1976 kz750 B1 twin
1978 cb750
1982 cb900F
1998 Bandit 1200

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