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30 Oct 2014 14:22
By performance do you mean drag racing or other straight-line type riding? A long swingarm could be good for that or for hill climbing, but it will reduce performance when it comes to twisty roads. Ed
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
31 Oct 2014 06:34
got the brake anchor machined last night.
now just need to get it welded .
kraber,
it depends on what your application is going to be,as ed mentioned.
the swingarm on my black z1r i pictured is 3" over stock which is what i felt i needed to get the gaps above and in front of the wheel where i thought they looked the best.
because i also added structural rigidity and a larger contact patch the extra length has not negatively affected the handling.if i was to go much over a 3" stretch you are getting into pro street /drag race territory.
prices vary on swingarms depending on material and design.
all of my contact info is on billybiltit.blogspot.no/ hit me up and we can work out exactly what you want .
leon
now just need to get it welded .
kraber,
it depends on what your application is going to be,as ed mentioned.
the swingarm on my black z1r i pictured is 3" over stock which is what i felt i needed to get the gaps above and in front of the wheel where i thought they looked the best.
because i also added structural rigidity and a larger contact patch the extra length has not negatively affected the handling.if i was to go much over a 3" stretch you are getting into pro street /drag race territory.
prices vary on swingarms depending on material and design.
all of my contact info is on billybiltit.blogspot.no/ hit me up and we can work out exactly what you want .
leon
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
31 Oct 2014 10:04
I just want a good looking ride, not into street racing but do like to take a curve and maybe drag a peg on occasion
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
31 Oct 2014 13:18 - 31 Oct 2014 13:18
kraber,
i would stick with three inches over or less imho sir .
are you wanting to go with different wheels or keep the stock wheels?
leon
i would stick with three inches over or less imho sir .
are you wanting to go with different wheels or keep the stock wheels?
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
31 Oct 2014 13:47
As of today I can not find a set of rotors to fit the stock wheels, Both front and rear are worn real bad, i could keep using them but they will tear up disks, so I may have to go to new wheels
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
31 Oct 2014 13:58
kraber, Discs & Rotors are 1 & the same :huh:
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
01 Nov 2014 05:29
Ok so rotors./discs eat up pads, better

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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
01 Nov 2014 05:59
Replace wheels because the rotors are worn? :blink: Why not simply resurface the rotors?
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
02 Nov 2014 14:29
They are that bad, ? I thought about spay welding If that is what you call it now, thought about having a set machined, dont know at this point what to do
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
03 Nov 2014 05:50
surely you can find rotors for a kz1000p kraber :huh: .
have you checked ebay or put a wanted ad on here?
leon
have you checked ebay or put a wanted ad on here?
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skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
03 Nov 2014 08:14 - 03 Nov 2014 08:29
Maybe I am just paranoid, maybe these can be resurfaced, need to find some one that can look at them for me. There are no bike shops in my area, nearest that I know of is two hrs away, I dont mind shipping them out to be looked at
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Re: kz750 custom swingarm fab
03 Nov 2014 08:40 - 03 Nov 2014 08:43For possible consideration --kraber wrote: Maybe I am just paranoid, maybe these can be resurfaced, need to find some one that can look at them for me. There are no bike shops in my area, nearest that I know of is two hrs away, I dont mind shipping them out to be looked at
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