DNel's '78 KZ650 Fighter Project

Thank the lord I finally got my wheel! Get the tire mounted and balanced tomorrow, and then I ride until I can't feel my tookus anymore!

Finally got it all together! Rides muchhhhh better, all I have to do is think turn, and she's diving into the corner. On the bad side, my ignition is going bad. After riding for a while she will drop 2 cylinders. It's all good tho, I'm happy with it

Nice work. keep up the good work. What is the rear setup going to b?

Revboyz wrote: Nice work. keep up the good work. What is the rear setup going to b?

Stock swingarm with a brace added, and the stock ZX-6R wheel like the front with 160 rubber. Going to mount the shocks an inch higher to make up for the loss in tire size. This is all going to wait for winter though, it's riding season

I dont think youre going to get that wheel in stock swingarm,looks good so far though!

wireman wrote: I dont think youre going to get that wheel in stock swingarm,looks good so far though!

Well with the 3" reduction in tire, and cranking the slack adjuster all the way back i hope i can get it in there. If not I'll make a swing arm.

A gs1100e 81-82 would bolt right in there with shims in front and give you plenty of room,youll need longer chain though.

wireman wrote: A gs1100e 81-82 would bolt right in there with shims in front and give you plenty of room,youll need longer chain though.

Is it much longer? I really like the shortness of the factory bike. Most of the new arms are 3-4" longer, and I don't wanna extend it that much.

Would that same swing fit on a 84 KZ700?

wireman wrote: A gs1100e 81-82 would bolt right in there with shims in front and give you plenty of room,youll need longer chain though.

Hey D.Nel928 U mentioned u have a newborn Congrats! I can relate I hve a 9month little girl at home.

D.Nel928 wrote:

wireman wrote: A gs1100e 81-82 would bolt right in there with shims in front and give you plenty of room,youll need longer chain though.

Is it much longer? I really like the shortness of the factory bike. Most of the new arms are 3-4" longer, and I don't wanna extend it that much.

Yeah its around 1.5-2" over a stock 900/1000 arm,so Im gonna 2.5 over on a 650.

Revboyz wrote: Hey D.Nel928 U mentioned u have a newborn Congrats! I can relate I hve a 9month little girl at home.

Well... this is news to me lol! I don't recall saying that, but congrats on yours!