Any KZR Members Making / Selling Swingarms??

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19 Oct 2012 15:31 #554699 by 79MKII
I've seen a lot of great parts made by some of our members but I can't remember seeing any custom swingarms for sale. I'm looking for something close to stock length that would allow for a wider rear tire. I'm going with a 3.5" x 18" rear rim (on my '78 1000 A2) so a 150mm would be the max tire width.

I'm leaning toward a GS arm right now but even those seem to have gone up in price lately and I'm not that crazy about them anyway. I don't want to go all out for a $1000 arm like I did for my MKII. I just need something a little wider.

Any ideas?

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Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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19 Oct 2012 16:00 #554701 by 531blackbanshee
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shoot les holt a pm.
he has built some nice chrom-mo ones.
last i knew he had a couple for sale.

or do you want an aluminum one?

leon

skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
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19 Oct 2012 16:03 #554702 by 79MKII
I'll check with him, thanks. Love his work on the rearsets.

I'd consider CM, AL, or even good old steel.

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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19 Oct 2012 16:12 #554705 by trianglelaguna
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leon makes the bomb

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19 Oct 2012 16:29 - 19 Oct 2012 16:43 #554706 by mark1122
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rslingshot may be another option.

u may be able to find a kalfab.
kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/553199-cal-fab-swingarm

i wonder if 1 of the fab guys here could shorten a zrx arm? they r about 1.5" longer than stock.
i use a stock zrx12 arm and like it.

this is azrx11 arm


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they look nice with added bracing as well.


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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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19 Oct 2012 16:44 #554709 by 531blackbanshee
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thanks tri.

the zrx arm can be shortened,or lengthened,or braced,or.................

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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19 Oct 2012 16:48 #554710 by trianglelaguna
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that is cool

mark1122 wrote: rslingshot may be another option.

u may be able to find a kalfab.
kzrider.com/forum/23-for-sale/553199-cal-fab-swingarm

i wonder if 1 of the fab guys here could shorten a zrx arm? they r about 1.5" longer than stock.
i use a stock zrx12 arm and like it.

this is azrx11 arm


Attachment zrx11arm.jpg not found



they look nice with added bracing as well.


Attachment imagesCA0YA9KE.jpg not found


1976 KZ900
2003 ZX12R
2007 FZ1000
2004 ninja 250R for wife

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19 Oct 2012 16:49 #554711 by trianglelaguna
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hows about the ssr that 914 has been on for 3 yrs or so...

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19 Oct 2012 17:32 - 19 Oct 2012 17:48 #554718 by les holt
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Here's some pics of the round tube chrome moly arm, No tabs have been welded on for the shocks, brake arm or chain guard, never know what people want. This arm is made the same width as a busa arm so it will take pretty large tire. Comes with axle to fit your setup, 13" brake arm with heim joint ends, new bearing kit and chain guard tabs.
Sorry for the blurry pics, I hate this camera.

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19 Oct 2012 17:53 #554721 by 79MKII
If you're interested in making another one Leon, let me know. ;)

I love the ZRX arms but I'm not sure I could have mods done to the pivot end....I could handle the rest for sure.

You're killing me Les! The pictures aren't showing up! :lol:

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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19 Oct 2012 18:14 #554723 by mark1122
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79MKII wrote: If you're interested in making another one Leon, let me know. ;)

I love the ZRX arms but I'm not sure I could have mods done to the pivot end....I could handle the rest for sure.


very simple mod.
just make a sleeve to go over your axle and into the arm. then trim the arm narrower. its all in my project post.

76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Cobourg, Ont. Can.

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19 Oct 2012 18:18 #554724 by les holt
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