Search Results (Searched for: gs swing arm)
Replied by caffcruiser on topic KZ1000e steering and swing arm bearings
26 Dec 2006 21:20
caffcruiser
Contact All Balls... they'll have what you need.
Replied by KZReeder on topic KZ1000e steering and swing arm bearings
26 Dec 2006 21:05
KZReeder
was there earlier and didn't see any of the above mentioned bearings for the KZ1000e or (ST)...
Replied by 2bskor on topic KZ1000e steering and swing arm bearings
26 Dec 2006 20:06
2bskor
Ok this is spooky I just happened upon a neat site about five minutes ago that has some of the parts you are looking for.
www.partsnmore.com
www.partsnmore.com
KZ1000e steering and swing arm bearings was created by KZReeder
26 Dec 2006 19:16
KZReeder
Wading in knee deep into the cafe project lately... can't seem to find replacement bearings for the steering or the swing arm...
I haven't taken them apart yet to see if they need replaced but would really like to replace them with new ones regardless.
Anyone know where I could find these? or know of a cross reference that would work from another bike?
Thanks!
Claude
Ps.
Jeff, I didn't see them on your website... if you got 'em let me know.
I haven't taken them apart yet to see if they need replaced but would really like to replace them with new ones regardless.
Anyone know where I could find these? or know of a cross reference that would work from another bike?
Thanks!
Claude
Ps.
Jeff, I didn't see them on your website... if you got 'em let me know.
Replied by caffcruiser on topic Extending swingarm
25 Dec 2006 19:45
caffcruiser
wireman wrote:
Well there you have it. If that sounds like something someone can use I'd be interested in getting rid of it.
kz1000 should be same length.tubing diameter might be a little bigger diameter and would have needle bearings which would be an improvement over bushings in 900 arm;)
Well there you have it. If that sounds like something someone can use I'd be interested in getting rid of it.
Replied by wireman on topic Extending swingarm
25 Dec 2006 18:52
wireman
kz1000 should be same length.tubing diameter might be a little bigger diameter and would have needle bearings which would be an improvement over bushings in 900 arm;)
Replied by caffcruiser on topic Extending swingarm
25 Dec 2006 16:10
caffcruiser
Just remember if you decide to tackle this one yourself that you need to clamp those things TIGHT before you weld at all! They WILL move while you weld em! The interior slugs will help resists that a bit, but you'll need to jig them in some fashion. 
*** Just noticed wireman addressed that already. Shoulda known that would be in his reply!
Post edited by: caffcruiser, at: 2006/12/25 19:11
*** Just noticed wireman addressed that already. Shoulda known that would be in his reply!
Post edited by: caffcruiser, at: 2006/12/25 19:11
Replied by wireman on topic Extending swingarm
25 Dec 2006 10:47
wireman
sure people have been extending them for years,the key words are good welder. 
ive seen some extended swingarms that were really scary looking id recomend getting an extra swingarm to make the extensions from cut one as long as you can then cut rest from the other arm make some hollow slugs to extend inside of each tube 2-3" and plug weld in 3-4 spots in each tube then weld the one butt weld where the tubes come together,hit it on a belt sander and the average person will never spot it .another trick i like to do is slide the axle as far back in the adjusters as you can with a longer chain you can pick up an extra 1" that way without anybody realizing it.there is a really nice looking 79-80 ltd in the kz1000 gallery slammed in weeds with raked frame and stretched stock swingarm with origional paint.
Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/12/25 13:54
ive seen some extended swingarms that were really scary looking id recomend getting an extra swingarm to make the extensions from cut one as long as you can then cut rest from the other arm make some hollow slugs to extend inside of each tube 2-3" and plug weld in 3-4 spots in each tube then weld the one butt weld where the tubes come together,hit it on a belt sander and the average person will never spot it .another trick i like to do is slide the axle as far back in the adjusters as you can with a longer chain you can pick up an extra 1" that way without anybody realizing it.there is a really nice looking 79-80 ltd in the kz1000 gallery slammed in weeds with raked frame and stretched stock swingarm with origional paint.Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/12/25 13:54
Replied by KZQ on topic steering damper
24 Dec 2006 19:24
KZQ
It does when the swing arm bushings are worn.
KZCSI
KZCSI
Replied by CruisingRam on topic Best Swingarm?
23 Dec 2006 09:01
CruisingRam
Hatman wrote:
Is this scorp from Giga? Welcome if so!
I thought you were going on a 1k- not a 750!
here is some things to consider- the ZX6 swing arm I got only had to be milled about a 1/8th inch each side to fit perfectly- - I welded on tabs for the dual shocks- I will try to take a pic- if I can 'member- PM me on giga if I forget.
You want to swap out them forks if legal- use the same bike forks as you get the swing arm for- because the today's forks are generally shorter than the stock Zs- you will get your decrease in rake and trail that you want- usually very close to instability- last one I saw the trail was the same as a Gixxer- same with rake- I would put the forks and swing arm/shocks on first- then measure- it almost never comes out as you first thought!
I don't know that there are any "magic numbers" -- like most things in chassis design and suspension setup, everything is a series of compromises.
From a physics standpoint, the chain tries to pull the wheel "forward" when accelerating. If the if the wheel axle is below the line drawn through the countershaft & swingarm pivot, the suspension compresses as the chain tries to pull the wheel forward. If it is below, it extends the suspension.
In a perfect world, the axle will not be below the line with no weight on either wheel. In the real world, it may be necessary (raising the rear to increase ground clearance, decrease the fork rake, etc.) At that point, it's a matter of choosing the lesser of evils.
In a roadrace situation, your rear suspension is always compressed when you are exiting a turn, so if the axle was slightly below the line in an unladen situation, it shouldn't be an issue. Where it could come into play is if the rear wheel breaks traction, the suspension tops out, the axle pivot moves past the centerline. Now the chain is working to stiffen the suspension, which would make saving that slide even more difficult. Not really a concern on the street, but something to keep in mind.
The other thing to keep an eye on is how much the chain is going to rub on the swingarm in the pivot area when you increase the swingarm angle.
Is this scorp from Giga? Welcome if so!
I thought you were going on a 1k- not a 750!
here is some things to consider- the ZX6 swing arm I got only had to be milled about a 1/8th inch each side to fit perfectly- - I welded on tabs for the dual shocks- I will try to take a pic- if I can 'member- PM me on giga if I forget.
You want to swap out them forks if legal- use the same bike forks as you get the swing arm for- because the today's forks are generally shorter than the stock Zs- you will get your decrease in rake and trail that you want- usually very close to instability- last one I saw the trail was the same as a Gixxer- same with rake- I would put the forks and swing arm/shocks on first- then measure- it almost never comes out as you first thought!
Displaying 6551 - 6560 out of 7224 results.