Swingarm identification question.

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Swingarm identification question.

31 Jan 2012 23:50
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Hey guys. I was wondering if I could get some help identifying this swingarm. I have 3 swingarms here in my parts pile. This is the one that came freshly powdercoated, so I'd rather use this one.

The needle bearings were removed for powdercoat. I believe it to be a KZ1000 swingarm. I'm thinking it is from a model that uses only 1 bearing per side. I just want to be certain before ordering new bearings.
If it helps, the number 607 is stamped on the swingarm. It is the only marking to speak of.

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Re: Swingarm identification question.

01 Feb 2012 00:03
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To me it looks like my KZ650-C1 swingarm. My swingarm does not use bearings, it uses bushings. Here's mine:

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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: Swingarm identification question.

01 Feb 2012 00:23 - 01 Feb 2012 00:40
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Could be, I suppose. The overall length is 22" if that helps at all. 9" wide at the tube.
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Re: Swingarm identification question.

01 Feb 2012 20:23
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carolinaboy wrote: Could be, I suppose. The overall length is 22" if that helps at all. 9" wide at the tube.

That's what my swing arm measures and I've got a 78 kz1000.
also my chain guard bracket matches what you have.
To me it looks like you have the single bearing type.
Make sure you have the right sleeve for it.

JD
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Re: Swingarm identification question.

01 Feb 2012 22:34
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The numbers are a date code

6 is 1976
07 is July
The curly bracket holds a brake hose - so it's a disk rear end.

So it would likely have been used on an early 77 model built in the August/September 1976 time frame
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