What swingarm?

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What swingarm?

16 May 2008 09:12
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Hi, just wondering what swingarms fit the 1980 KZ1000 with little or no modifications.

I would like to put a different one on so I could go wih a wider rear wheel. It isn't really necessary but I thought it would look better with a wider rearend.
1980 KZ1000 with a 1982 KZ1000J motor with 1100 pistons and heads, Vance & Hines, 29MM Smooth Bores, Work in Progress
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Re: What swingarm?

16 May 2008 09:15
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suzuki gs 1100 is a popular swap.you can search for gs 1100 swap,i think.it has been covered a couple times
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Re: What swingarm?

17 May 2008 05:19
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Earlier Suzuki Gsxr arms also fit without alot of mods. You will have to decide on if you want to mono-shock or keep your twin shock.

My in progress 900 monoshocked..
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...=11&id=208052#208052

My 1000 with twin shocks..
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...=11&id=155488#155488

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Re: What swingarm?

28 May 2008 15:45
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I have a few used swingarms that I am considering. I was just wondering what the measurments was for the original swingarm so I could decide wich would be the best fit with little modifications.

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1998-2003 Suzuki TL1000R
2003 Kawasaki 636
2004 Yamaha R1
89-97 Kawasaki ZX-6R
1980 KZ1000 with a 1982 KZ1000J motor with 1100 pistons and heads, Vance & Hines, 29MM Smooth Bores, Work in Progress
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Re: What swingarm?

28 May 2008 18:28
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I think that the stock arm at least on the slightly older model Kz900/1000 are 235mm across at the pivot and use a 16mm (I think) pivot bolt.

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