76 KZ900 Singarm Swap Out

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23 Jul 2024 13:10 #902483 by kans728

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I’m planning to restomod my 76 kz900 and would like to replace the rear swingarm with an easy swap from an existing bike or just purchase a new swingarm with that is at least 2” over. I would like to mount a zx9r rear wheel to it. This will not be a performance bike- -just something that is cool looking and handles better than stock. So, any thoughts regarding the pros and cons of a swingarm from and existing bike or to just go with a new swingarm like Trac or Sculpture. Maybe there are other manufacturers of swingarms that I’m not aware of. As stated in another post, I’m not too worried about spending money to do it right or to go with new parts. What say you guys?

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23 Jul 2024 23:12 #902492 by Wookie58

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Hi and welcome from the UK. There are lot's of posts regarding swopping in later running gear on the forum. Have you tried the search function ?
I would suggest thinking about what front end you are also planning to use as it needs to work with whatever you do at the back. Adding excessive length won't necessarily make it "handle better" if that is the goal (it will improve straight line stability but it will turn slower) The best advice I can give is stand back and think about the end goal then work out a complete package of mods that will get you there. Everything you do will effect something else.

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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24 Jul 2024 01:36 #902494 by willemZ900

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This is wat i did, a reinforced z1000 swingarm, also for the time periode look

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24 Jul 2024 03:00 #902495 by Scirocco

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A little pricy but he make and modify swing arms for the KZ bikes in any kind and lenght you need.

krueger-junginger.de/html/alu-schwingen_k_j_profil.html
krueger-junginger.de/html/alu-rohrschwingen_neo-classic.html
www.bikeside.de/Krueger-Junginger_s1

My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode

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24 Jul 2024 03:15 #902496 by Scirocco

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and the KZ bikes to the swing arms.

My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode

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24 Jul 2024 06:42 #902498 by kans728

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Thanks for the advice. I’m new to the forum and welcome any and all guidance. I’m planning to change the front end using the forks from a 94-96 ZX9R. I submitted a separate topic on the front end for my bike, however, I’m not sure if I did it correctly as I have not seen it. Maybe I should resubmit it.

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24 Jul 2024 08:04 #902499 by Wookie58

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kans728 wrote:
Thanks for the advice. I’m new to the forum and welcome any and all guidance. I’m planning to change the front end using the forks from a 94-96 ZX9R. I submitted a separate topic on the front end for my bike, however, I’m not sure if I did it correctly as I have not seen it. Maybe I should resubmit it.

Can't see your front end post, best to re-submit - If this is the USD front end then Zed1015 has a simple mod that will give you back some of the lost length and keep the geometry sensible

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca

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24 Jul 2024 08:51 - 24 Jul 2024 08:52 #902500 by SWest

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I was planning on swapping out my swing arm.
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/600555-s...-z1-zzr1200?start=36
When that didn't work out I I got a 98 KZP swing arm that is 1 1/2" longer and is beefier than stock. Problem was it's wider at the pivot so I had to shave some off each side, cut the spacer to match, install thick washers over the inside pivot bushings for it to clear then clamp down in the inside of the frame. I didn't want to shave the bushings in case I wanted to go back to stock if this didn't work. It works well with no slop and is solid but it presented another problem. THE TIRE HITS THE FENDER ON LARGE BUMPS! I made a fender extender to move it 2" back so that worked.
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/620298-w...-ever-done-it#898521
Changing the front end can be tricky if not down right dangerous if too low.

Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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24 Jul 2024 12:39 #902504 by DOHC

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There are a lot of custom sport bikes with extended swingarms, but I don't have a clue where those are made. My guess is that they are custom, and I'd probably look around for custom bike shops that do fabrication.

The early '80s GS1100 swingarm is a bolt on swap for the KZ900/1000 frame. It's aluminum, and longer than the KZ arm. But I don't have any idea if it will fit the wheel you have in mind. The stock wheels were definitely not that wide at the time.

No matter what you do, you're likely going to need to do some fabrication. Rear wheel size is not the only variable. There are tons of different axles sizes, axle spacers, and brake mounting setups.

The one place I know of that does really cool looking custom swingarms and other bits is Patriot Racing (formerly Motogpwerks). They purchased the rights to CalFab, and have been making modern recreations of period CalFab swingarms. My guess is that if you have the budget, they might be willing to make a custom setup for you.

patriotracingindustries.com/calfab/?page=3

'78 Z1-R in blue , '78 Z1-R in black, '78 Z1-R in pieces
My dad's '74 Z1
'00 ZRX1100

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24 Jul 2024 13:36 - 24 Jul 2024 23:46 #902508 by Scirocco

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All the wheels, F/R brake caliper, F/R MC and the USD fork on the green bike are ZX9-R (93-96 A, B, C, D) parts.
No need to mod the frond end to get more ground clearance.
The conversion with ZX9-R custom parts is street legal German TÜV aproofed and that means something!

My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode

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