i see we are on the same page :lol: .

a few custom made frame slugs,some axle pates or cut up an old swingarm and grab the axle plates..

leon

Did you try it from opisite side?
Is the sleeve mushroomed,will it go in at all?
How did you install the bearings?
Somebody on here just last week suggested having a swingarm pivot tube line honed to make sure it was straight/round before installing new bearings in but was told it was a waste of time/money.
I wonder what it would cost compared to the time/money spent on a trashed set of new bearings? :woohoo:

i have a 78 kz 1000 i put in new bearing in my swing arm and now i cant get the sleave back in ??? i have cleaned up the ends of the sleave put some grease on the bearings even put the sleave in the freezer for a week and can only get it to go part was and i dont want to force it and ruin the new bearings !!!!! any ideas what i can do to get the sleave back in ???

Got it all apart and nothing is missing besides that washer. The collar that the mechanics at the kaw dealer thought was missing is in the brake caliper bracket.

The bearings feel good and have good fresh grease in them so I didnt change them.

The right side chain adjuster was upside down and I got that turned over so now I have a mark to go by. The rear wheel was crooked, and had the chain running in a bind. The tension on the chain (just over 1" up and down play) was correct. When I first got the rear wheel off the ground I could only spin the wheel 1/2 revolution before it would stop. Now that the wheel and chain are straight I can spin it 2 turns before it stops.

To get the rear wheel straight I went by the chain first. I got it to where its running straight when viewed from behind. Then checked the marks on the chain adjuster and then measured the distance from the center of swingarm pivot to the center of the axle bolt on each side. Everything looks spot on now, a test ride tomorrow will let me know if I got it right.

Before this the bike was wanting to lean/turn to the left. I didnt really notice it until I started to pay attention while riding over the weekend. I was pushing with my right hand to keep the bike straight without realizing it.

531blackbanshee wrote: nice to see it up on it's own two feet sir :evil: !

leon

...hahahaha, cute!

...once I get the rear brake bit situated, I'll send the frame out for powder coating. Then I can start for real.

...eh, I'm not really in a rush with the other bike sitting there, so I want to do it right.

...mocking it up I've already figured out that the tank needs to be moved back 1/4 of an inch for front end clearance. I also found out my legs are a bit long for the mid size 650. I'm going to need to move the rear sets a bit further back than anticipated. But, hey, that's why we roll 'em, first!

...the swingarm looks great. Thanks again!

Thanks, alot of good info on there. We are doing quite a few of the same mods. Plan on starting my own build thread as soon I get a little further along.

faffi wrote: Not normal. Things to check would be tyre/rim runout, air pressure (at least 36 PSI in the rear, can go as high as 42), wheel alignment, steering stem bearings and swingarm bearings.

Bike rode well on the old tires, I haven't changed anything on the steering stem or swingarm bearings aside from installing the rims, everything went back together without any issues AFAICT. Hoping it was just an over-inflated front. Seemed like the bike settled once I was in the usual left/right groove on the road, changing lanes and riding the center crest was what gave me the 'wobble'.

I'll update soon. Waiting for an accurate tire pressure gauge and some other stuffs

Not normal. Things to check would be tyre/rim runout, air pressure (at least 36 PSI in the rear, can go as high as 42), wheel alignment, steering stem bearings and swingarm bearings.

greetings all,
Just about done with my Z1B.

The day I got it:




How it sits now:






and here's whats been done:
-Dual front disk conversion with braided steel brake lines
-Rebuilt front forks (with aftermarket damper rods)
-Rebuilt wheels with Alloy rims (Akront)
-mulholland shocks
-Full Dyna makeover
-Fresh clutch
-New Carb boots and balanced and rebuilt carbs
-Needle bearings in tree and swingarm
-Kerker exhaust
-Fork brace
-Clipons
-Tarrozzi Rearsets
-Knoscher Half-Fairing
-Corbin Gunfighter
-Fresh paint (the tank and seat are the same moro blue as my S4 in the background)

Things left to do:
-Swap out the rear tire for a better one (I have an 18x3.00 spitfire that I've been meaning to put on)
-Brace the fairing a little bit more
-Sort out the front brakes rubbing

This last one is my biggest thing... The brakes work fine however the pads don't fully retract and ever so slightly rub on the disk. I had taken the brakes apart and done a quick rebuild... but I may have to do a more thorough rebuild. First however, I'm going to see about wire wheeling the paint off the outer edge of the pads to see if that does anything. Otherwise, is anyone out there selling a pair of Z1 front calipers?

Any help would be much apprecitated

Ok finally got some time.
My father and my uncle were in love with the KZ650. So much so that they spirited away a couple of bikes and a bunch of parts. Both had the intention of resurrecting one from the ashes of both. They wanted an original green one. Both have passed from this mortal garage but their project is now underway. Only one frame was titled and contained a very shot engine with a very crispy wiring harness. The other has a nice engine with 16x miles and a great harness. I also have a pretty good completely stock exhaust, a set of Lester Mags, a Derale oil cooler and a lot of other bits and pieces. Just before he passed my father picked up a set of bodywork in original green in very good shape so the project begins.

I rolled out the titled frame and I don't know why but decided to get the wheels sorted out. I pulled the Lesters and slapped a nice set of Avon Roadriders on them. New brake shoes, progressive rear shocks and wheel bearings and she is a rolling chassis. The swing arm seems fine but I am contemplating just changing that bearing too. I also want to make sure the steering bearings have been updated too but might wait until I get some progressive springs for the forks.

The headlight and ears had taken a ding and were tweaked so I got a set of universal holders and a old Suzuki small headlight was fitted. I'm not sold on it yet but for now OK. Had a set of handlebars in the larder to replace the bent ones. Also a set of small LED blinkers. So here it is as it now sits. I will soon swap the powerplants and wiring. Then clean up a set of carbs and fit the exhaust. Don't hold your breath as I am slow and busy. But it will be done by summers end. I'm lucky I have a 81 650csr bobber to play with while she gets done. Just thought I'd stick a placeholder here for now. Enjoy your rides and ride safe. Wish I had my father and my uncle here to bust my chops and prod me along. Later...

They should really sell this green again. It really is beautiful.