Grease zerks! Where?

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Grease zerks! Where?

09 Feb 2007 18:09

On my 81 1000ltd I don't see any grease zerks on the swingarm. Do I have to take the swingarm off to lube it? Please say no!

1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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Re: Grease zerks! Where?

09 Feb 2007 18:14

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should be on top or bottem of pivot,might be under battery box.

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Re: Grease zerks! Where?

09 Feb 2007 18:16

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I hope so cos I don't see it in the manual's picture or on the bike.

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1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
1981 KZ 1000LTD with non stock and more comfortable handle bars and 4 into one V&H
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Re: Grease zerks! Where?

15 Feb 2007 11:42

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Anyone else?

1979 KZ SR650, stock candy persimmon red and crossover pipes
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Re: Grease zerks! Where?

15 Feb 2007 12:15

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You know, that's an interesting question. I have my GPz down to the frame, and there aren't any grease fittings on it anywhere. 100% sealed bearings?

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Re: Grease zerks! Where?

15 Feb 2007 12:17

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Top side of the swing arm, forward of the rear tire, under the battery box. At least, that's where mine is.

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15 Feb 2007 16:41

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I'm guessing that, absent anybody with an '80 or later chiming in and saying otherwise, that Kaw eliminated the grease fitting somewhere around 1980. You don't have one.

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Re: Grease zerks! Where?

15 Feb 2007 18:30

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my 76 kz900 has one on the swingarm (bushings), my 77 kz1000 (bearings) doesn't..

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Re: Grease zerks! Where?

15 Feb 2007 18:52

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my 80 ltd has one;)

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Re: Grease zerks! Where?

16 Feb 2007 17:05

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all of my bikes have them

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