Spoke wheels for '81 Z650 D4

Hey there,

Ok, got the measurements back from the wrecker, and I don't know why I thought the D4 axle would fit the KZ1000, but as you said Martin, the axle is 20mm, and the D4 is 16mm.

I called the local bearing place and asked if they made bearings I need in the 16mm ID that would fit the kz1000, he said no, but suggested making a bush for the bearings bringing the ID from 20mm to 16mm. Can anyone see a reason this would be no good or dangerous? I would have to sleeve everything, even the caliper.

Other option is for a complete conversion of a KZ1000 swingarm, with everything, swingarm back, making any mods as required to get it to fit. I have sent a few emails to wreckers in the states and had zero replies, anyone know of a wrecker with one of there sitting out the back? Any advice on swingarm swaps? Still looking for disc rear, would KZ750 work as well as the kz1000?



Cheers.

I'm hoping to do the same swap with my 79 KZ650. It has a single disc up front and a drum out back though. Subscribed to get some more info on the rear swingarm options.