how to install kz1000 stock swing arm bearings

ronnie chabot
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how to install kz1000 stock swing arm bearings

26 Mar 2011 20:49

hi
have new powder coated stock swing arm for my kz1000
how is best way to install new swing arm bearings.
im going to order from redline cycle.
any help.thanks ronnie

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Re: how to install kz1000 stock swing arm bearings

27 Mar 2011 14:25

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if you have access to a press it would make your life really easy,how did you get the old ones out?

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Re: how to install kz1000 stock swing arm bearings

27 Mar 2011 22:01

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hi
were out and came with old ones .thay look new but im not useing then ill get some from redline cycle
thank for you help
ronnie

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Re: how to install kz1000 stock swing arm bearings

27 Mar 2011 22:56

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if i can remember right i had some pvc pipe laying around that fit the diameter of the bearings and was able to tap mine in. had a shop remove the old ones.
good luck

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Re: how to install kz1000 stock swing arm bearings

29 Mar 2011 00:04

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last one i did i took to the dealer and let them play with it.

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