HELP with Extended Swing Arm

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HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 17:43
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I just bought a '76 KZ900 that has a GS swing arm on it. The arm is hitting the frame on the RH side where the original pipes used to bolt up. On the LH side there is about 3/4" of clearance. I am kind of confused as to why this is happening. Can anyone shed some light onto why this may be happening?

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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 17:44
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Right side
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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 17:44
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Left Side
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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 17:46
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The bike in question...
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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 17:49
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is it twisted?
i know you have to grind/clearance those brackets on some frames to clear the suzuki arms while others dont.
i used a porta power to push mine out on my ltd last time it was apart. B)
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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 17:51
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bmannon wrote:
The bike in question...
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nice bike! B)
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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 17:52
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It doesn't appear twisted but that was my first thought as well, it rides straight, but something is going on.

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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 17:53
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they should be the same on either side B)
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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 17:59
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maybe the bracket is just pushed up on that side :unsure:

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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 18:04
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B, I would look to the Pivot bolt spacing if you haven't already. ( I installed a GSX1100 S/A in my KZ1000A1 @ 2 weeks ago ) A @ 4mm spacer on either side centered both pass. peg mounts & the drop at shock mounts,, Luck G
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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 18:14
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sick wheels and bike, wish i had advice for ya....Joe

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Re: HELP with Extended Swing Arm

17 Feb 2011 18:15
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gane, the centering looks good, its the vertical clearance on each side that is different.

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