just adding a few new pics i found on one of sanctuarys blogs.












leon

paulb450,
we have a member (rslingshot) who has done a real nice write up about using a busa arm with the upper bracing cut off.
then he welds on a round tube under brace and uses them for kz applications.

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/488169-s...arm-extention-basics

yours should work out just fine.

keep us posted,

leon

they were just the old ones I had laying around for mock up. I'll be using some Harley hard-tail struts they just have not showed up in the mail yet the shaft in the middle is 7/8 to an inch in diameter so they keep true to the path they are supposed to travel, pretty heavy duty but I see what you are saying. Another alternative I had thought about was moving the lower mount somewhere closer to the middle of the swing arm. later down the road I am going to experiment with the GSXR solo spring and swingarm.
I appreciate the input.

I made a bit of progress withe the fender until the carbon brushes on my Dremel decided it was time to die. Decided to have a look at the swingarm and am very happy with the progress. Here in Dubai simple things like carbon brushes have to be ordered from e-bay and take some time.

I decided I did not want to do a mono shock conversion so hacked up the hayabusa swingarm a bit to make the mount simpler. I know it is not going to be to everyone's liking but I think I will like the outcome of the straight swingarm. I still need to remove some tabs from the frame but was just looking at how things would go together for now.

Have you any experience with air bags? If so, feel free to ignore the following.

I have experience with air bags on semi tractors (suspension and cab) and as add on load boosters on pickups. The size of the air bag is based on load capacity and air pressure. More pressure means smaller size air bag. You're pretty much limited to mounting it on top the swing arm with an upper mount point added, and you will only need less than 2" of movement at that point.

Have you considered a single integrated air ride shock?

Cant wait to check out this build. I use to have quite a few 650s back when i was around 16. Looks like you choose a good guy to help you with the work(les). He made my swingarm and custom made bushings for everthing, not to menton the frame bracing. Thanks again les, everything is working great. All this talk about the 650s and gpzs, make me want to buy another one. looks like this is going to be one mean 650. If your needing any engine work done that les dosent do, I would give john pearson from pearson racing. He does excellent work.

Something else to check...

If you raise the rear tire off the ground and detach the shocks at the swingarm you can grab the tire at top and bottom and try to twist it left to right to see if there is any play in the swingarm bearings. There should be none. Ed

mrvoorhees wrote: hell all i have a 1982 kz1000 that i would like to get stretched. i have a 2004 factory gsxr1300 rear wheel complete with sprocket, axle and rotor.

with this wheel and lets say a stock kz swing arm that has been extended whats my option for brakes. i would love to use the stock brakes because when i have the stock kz swing arm extended i can just have those mounting locations moved around and can also save money and time looking for parts.

if this wont work what will i need to look for . i have found a couple of gsxr swing armes already extended or even a after market swing army built for the kz

i think my biggest issue is the rotor on the busa wheel is not going to match up with the stock kz brake caliper

Those parts are not from a 2004 busa. Iam running a 99-03 busa rear wheel and brakes. The caliper do not look like mine. After 2003 they changed the rims a little and the brakes also. The rear rim almost looks like it could be from a 99 -03.

any help would be nice

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porchev914 wrote: That bike looks clean! And set up for comfy X-country riding..what's the plan with her?

I think I'm going to go with an 08'Speed Triple SSSA and '06 GSXR1000 front end. That should be easy enough to get the project started. :ohmy: :laugh: :whistle:


Well I already pulled the fairing and the sissy bar! I'd like to get something a little smaller and sportier for it. I couldn't get used to how heavy the front end felt with the Windjammer and it really traps the heat on summer days.

I haven't posted pics yet but I've started working on a GS1100 swingarm conversion. I also rebuilt the carbs, replaced the intake and air box rubber and switched the points over to a factory KZ electronic ignition with Andrews coils and new plug wires. I also have a nice NOS Kerker racing system for it and a 3.5" rear rim with a 150 tire. I want to get new progressive front springs and a good fork brace. I also plan to do a 530 chain conversion and replace the front tire, along with a brake upgrade front and rear. For now, I'll probably just rebuild everything and go with EBC rotors and SS lines. Probably have a few other things in mind that I can't think of but that's the plan.

So in general, I'd like to do some mild, mostly period-correct mods like I originally did to my MKII in the late '80's. I really want to do a modern suspension conversion next but I'd rather start with a bike that's not so original for that project.

Oh, and it looks cleaner in the pictures than it really is....I've got a lot of cleaning and polishing to do!

Winter Project! Do the GS 1100 suzuki aluminum swingarm with 3/8 offset sprockets. Nice classy upgrade. I extended a stock swing arm 3" put a Dunlop 150 on a 4" Hog wheel. Burried this thing away for 5 years so far. Someday it will be worth something.