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I just recently picked up a brand new 04 zx6r swingarm monoshock and caliper and i want to retro fit it on my L3 i havent seen much on this board regarding the L3 so i dont even really no how to do the conversion.

will i have to machine the swingarm? will i need new bearings? if anyone has any info about this conversion on an "kz750L3" PLEASE post!!....

I almost cringed when I read that you're planning to graft this swingarm onto that L3, just because that's a hard to find model.

That said, not only is it your bike to do with what you will, but it's also a real improvement!

You might need to machine the swingarm at the pivot point. You'll also need to weld in a mount for the shock. You're going to want a ZX6R wheel to go with it. Then, of course, you'll want the ZX6R fork and front wheel. Don't forget to gusset your frame!

Oh, one more thing... show us pictures!

I am actually streetfighting this L3 to the fullest... zx6r front and back rims "black" vance & hines 4 into 1 exhaust, k&n pods, re jetting, full front end inverted shocks, my major concern right now is "can it be done" machineing is nothing i got some connections for that. heres some pics.

shes in pretty much mint shape... iv done a couple of things to it already... i sunk in the rear tail light and took off some things i didnt like... here it is before transformation.

here are some of the pictures iv found of simular bikes .... examples of what i want to do.

heres examples of what i want it to look like... its going to remain blake with blue accents.

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Damn, it's so pretty now! I can dig what you're going for, though. Have you looked into gusseting? Since you'll pretty much have to strip the frame down to weld in that cross piece to mount the shock, you might as well go ahead and beef up the frame while you're at it. Have you figured out what you'll use for rearsets?

i will probley gusset the frame yes, there are alot of points in the frame i would like to make stronger.
i took a quick look at the bike today to figure out how "hard" this project will be, iv noticed i dont have much room for the monoshock, i might have to re locate the battary box somewhere else and maybe the airbox as well.

im still kinda iffy on attempting this conversion without any additional info.. heres some questions i have and if anyone can awnser them id greatly appreciate it.

I Have the new swingarm with the zx6r pivit bolt, which is bigger then the one i have on my bike now... do i just use my stock pivit bolt and change bearings so it will just bolt right on (after machinine if needed, havent messured the difference yet)
or do i need to use the "new" pivit bold and drill out my frame so it will fit?...

also can i get a offset sprocket made if i have the measurements or do i have to buy it?

thanks!

First of all, check out elseed's bike. kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_ponygal...=6&func=detail&id=28

Here's a good thread for you to study:
kzrider.com/component/option,com_joomlab...view/id,296/catid,5/

Gusset locations:


Gussets:


www.win-pmc.com/english/draft/frame/frame_hokyo.htm

twowheeledterror has the answers to a lot of your questions, he's putting a monoshock rear on his 650. Lots of other guys here have done stuff similar to what you're planning.

You'll also want to beef up the engine mounting bolts and brackets. Kosman makes some stuff, I don't think it'd work for our bikes, but it'll give you an idea about what to look for: www.kosman.net/page12.htm

WIN-PMC makes a kit for our bikes, and I think Z1 Enterprises might stock them...
www.win-pmc.com/english/draft/eg/eg-mount/eg-mount_kz.htm Ask Jeff Saunders...

Keep us posted...