Swing arm bearing question

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Swing arm bearing question

20 May 2015 18:31
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So theirs no bearing on the 76kz900A4.
Only bushing....and they were frozen. Took heat , penetrating oil and slot of hammering to pop them out.
So the four bushing seem ok after cleaning but the center tube took the beating.
Question...Z1E show a complete kit but comes with bearing...can I swap that kit for the original?
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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Re: Swing arm bearing question

20 May 2015 21:02
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I replaced the bushings on my KZ900 years ago. I used four needle bearings that were stock parts on a Z1R. Been in there ever since.
My bet is that if Z1 Ent says they'll fit, they'll fit.
Bill
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Re: Swing arm bearing question

21 May 2015 06:14
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Ok
Just wanted to make sure the new kit would work....
Thx
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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Re: Swing arm bearing question

21 May 2015 06:25
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They have always been the "Hot set up" but were too expensive in the day. The swing arm is one of the most neglected parts of the bike, besides the valve lash, steering head, fork oil, etc. :whistle: What could have been a small job turns out to be a big one.
Steve

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Re: Swing arm bearing question

21 May 2015 06:27
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you should be fine,they should drop right in.

leon
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1976 kz 900 x 3
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