2006 Kaw ZZX 600 Swingarm On KZ 900??

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28 Jun 2012 18:28 #532433 by z1kzonly

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Hi, I just bought a 2006 zzx 600cc? Rear wheel and swing arm. It is 2 inch longer than a KZ or Z1
Pretty tight fit between the KZ frame and has a 20mm pivot axle.
But Man this looks like a nice conversion swingarm. I have to weld some shock or strut brackets on the top of it and drill out the frame openings to 20mm.
I did not take any pictures yet. But I think this will work nice.
Rim is 5.5" x 17 Nice for a M/T drag slick. I am going to change the drag chassis I have to this rear wheel.
Now I need to find a matching front wheel.
I don't know anything about these new crotch sewing machines.
But I do know that $50 bucks with the brake caliper is a good deal.
I'll post a picture later at 11:00pm east coast.
Any one know or opinions on this swap?
Thanks

Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
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29 Jun 2012 18:07 #532672 by z1kzonly

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Here are some pics. this looks real nice on here 5.5" x 17" rim has 180 tire on it.

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29 Jun 2012 22:26 #532708 by spark23ca

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thats awesome i'm looking at a 96 600 ninja swingarm and tire combo..i'll use my swing arm for the bobber look and weld the tabs where the ninja shocks would go on both the frame and swingarm..glad to know it can be done tho..thanks for posting..let us know what you think of the way it handles and rides

1982 kz 1000 ltd ..someone started to make a bobber out of it and realized it didnt' run and they didn't know how to run their wrenches

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01 Jul 2012 10:08 - 01 Jul 2012 10:19 #533015 by Revboyz

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That looks sweet! I would like to do this to my kz700. It just bolts in, after u drill out a bigger hole in the frame. Keep us posted on any updates. Z1 enterprises has the tabs that u might b looking for.

Why leave well enough alone!
Tweak it!

Have 84' kz 700
Had 96' zr6
Had 06' zzr600

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01 Jul 2012 10:49 #533029 by wireman

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How about just making a new sleeve for swingarm?

posting from deep under a non-descript barn in an undisclosed location southwest of Omaha.

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02 Jul 2012 17:59 #533429 by 531blackbanshee

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or top hat spacers :whistle: !

just sayin'

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leon

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1976 kz 900 x 3
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kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0

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03 Jul 2012 01:04 #533509 by z1kzonly

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Yes, I'll make something, The openening is actually 20mm.
I am just building this for a dragbike chassis. Street bike cruiser.
Gonna weld struts on to it. WTF? Got to get a smaller front wheel to match.

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03 Jul 2012 02:13 #533521 by Revboyz

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Leon, r u able to make a top hat spacer?

Why leave well enough alone!
Tweak it!

Have 84' kz 700
Had 96' zr6
Had 06' zzr600

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03 Jul 2012 02:48 #533524 by damarble

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From what I've seen Leon can make anything!

Go green, buy a Kawasaki!

82 KZ750M CSR Build Thread

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03 Jul 2012 11:27 #533573 by 531blackbanshee

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Revboyz wrote: Leon, r u able to make a top hat spacer?

yessir!

leon

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03 Jul 2012 16:19 #533632 by spark23ca

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bikes and guns...i really like your work

1982 kz 1000 ltd ..someone started to make a bobber out of it and realized it didnt' run and they didn't know how to run their wrenches

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12 Jul 2012 01:36 #535387 by crazykz700

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So I have a 1984 kz700 does anyone know if this swingarm swap would work the same for me? Also how hard is it to make the sprockets line up? Details would be greatly appreciated!!

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