Swingarm bearing kit for a 78 kz1000 A2A

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Swingarm bearing kit for a 78 kz1000 A2A

21 Jul 2018 15:12 - 21 Jul 2018 15:47
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I just realized I need to get a new set , the last ones lasted 60,000 but it's time, I see that Z1 has 1 that is for the kz900 that looks like the 4- bearing setup that I have but it's not in stock.    www.z1enterprises.com/swingarm-bearing-kit-z1-kz900.html

Anyone know a source for these?  or know of an alternate setup that will work?
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Re: Swingarm bearing kit for a 78 kz1000 A2A

22 Jul 2018 09:41
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Update; I read the instructions on the Z1E page and it says to torque the pivot bolt nut to ( 22-28 foot lbs) so I checked mine and it was majorly loose, I torqued it down to 25 ft lbs and the lateral play disappeared, hallelujah !!!! 
I probably have not checked it in 6 years, so folks check your swingarms....
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Re: Swingarm bearing kit for a 78 kz1000 A2A

22 Jul 2018 09:46
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I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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Re: Swingarm bearing kit for a 78 kz1000 A2A

22 Jul 2018 11:34
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Glad you caught the problem befor it became catastrophic. For future reference, All Balls may also be a source.
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1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
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www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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