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...during replacement of my swingarm bearings (got the new bearings from z1enterprises.com), I noticed that my swingarm sleeve is excessively worn on one side.

So my question is, what's a good place to get a new sleeve from? I checked eBay, not a sausage. Here's what I know:

OTHER MODELS THAT USED SAME PART:
79 750 B4
80 750 G1

BUYKAWASAKI.COM Item and part info:
42036-1014 SLEEVE,SWING ARM 1 KZ750-B3/B4

BIKEBANDIT.COM:
589643-001 SLEEVE,SWING ARM KZ750-B3/B4
$55.12

Edit: This item doesn't fit my twin, it's for fours..
OLDBIKEBARN.COM:
Swing Arm Shaft and Needle Bearing Kit (with seals and bearings I don't need)
$69.95

...by the way... anyone got a spare nice one?

...do I *really* have to pay $60 (with shipping)?



EDIT: I forgot to mention that I looked at many of the more popular bike sites, no luck...

Post edited by: biquetoast, at: 2006/02/20 15:08

Post edited by: biquetoast, at: 2006/02/21 17:44

i have an 82 twin im scrapping the frame on. dont know if its the same or not. its a csr if that makes a difference.

I don't think the 82 will work as pretty much everything on the frame and suspension is different than the earlier ones.
Unfortunately, the only spare I have is a 77.

I just got this from BikeBandit.com:

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Row Quantity Part Description Price Status

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1 1 589643-001 SLEEVE,SWING ARM $55.12 Not Available



Hello Jeremy,

Unfortunately, the manufacturer of the item(s) shown above has informed us that it has been discontinued and is no longer available. Therefore, BikeBandit.com will not be able to fill your order for the item....





I guess I'll have to put the rotted one back in...

Post edited by: biquetoast, at: 2006/02/21 15:48

how about just getting one the right diameter and modifying the length?what are the dimensions of the one you have?

wireman wrote:

how about just getting one the right diameter and modifying the length?what are the dimensions of the one you have?

Good suggestion. Though I have no sooper-scientific measuring tools, my trusty old plastic metric ruler tells me that the sleeve is:

Length: 219mm
O.D.: 22mm
I.D.: 15mm

Anybody got one laying around that they could measure so I could start exploring options?

Thanks...

How about a drilled/reemed out piece of 3/4" gas/water pipe, cut to the correct length? just a thought.

BARNEYHYPHEN wrote:

How about a drilled/reemed out piece of 3/4" gas/water pipe, cut to the correct length? just a thought.

This is where I mention that I do not have that kinda machining skizills. Thanks for the suggestion, but I can't do it...

I think I might have to start hunting down junkyards and such...

BT, let me get home and check for ya. I think i've still got mine rolling around the garage. THE GARAGE IS AT 13 DEGREES F!!!

SWEEEEEEEEET!

I found and bought a sleeve on eBay .

Thanks to everyone for suggestions and effort...

...this is one of the final pieces of my winter projects ...