hey isnt it written somewhere in the bible that tho shall not put a sportbike frontend on any 900-1000 kawasaki built between 1973-1980 except for maybe the 79-80 mkII ?or maybe that was in my abridged version :whistle: but swingarm conversions are ok.:whistle:

to use the mono-shock, you'll have to fabricate some sort of upper mount for the shock, which will make it necessary to re-locate the battery, and numerous other hardware under the seat. that is the cool, but difficult way.

the easy way is to have mounts welded to the swing arm for dual shocks, and just adapt things that way. easy, less modifications to do, and gets you on the road quicker.

no one ever states years because it's really all up to what you find. it can be as fancy or as dull as you wish. most anything can be adapted to fit, using combo's of different bearings, machine work, welding, and fabrication. some are easier than others, and the kwaka stuff is generally a closer fit, followed by suzuki, yamaha, etc...

you have to go with the front end swaps to use the modern 17" wheel combo's. the stock trees/tubes are too narrow for anything like the new stuff.

just remember this: what you are looking at doing is NOT a bolt on swap. if you just want an aluminum swingarm, i'd grab a gs arm, some shocks, and go from there. if you want a kick-ass, modernized kz that rides nicely, go with what you have in mind.

--r

Hi all,

Just got a GSXR 86-87 Swingarm for $20.00

can the GSXR-86-87 monoshock be installed on my kz1000 77 or i better stay with the original shocks??

Now i'm ready to get a new frontend and i'm all confused...

Would a GSXR 86-87 frontend will fit my KZ1000 77 or a ZX11 would be better???

I wanna also change the mags...which wheels are better since i wanna have a 180 wide tire back ??? GSXR 86-87 ones or ZX11 ????

There is so many post about those but most of them dosent specify the years..that's why i'm so confused

Waiting for reply

thanks guyz!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I usually take my stuff to Don & Roys in Brookfield. Last time I had tires mounted it was on my gsxr and that was $50 to mount, balance, and install new valve stems. Tubes are like 10 to 20 bucks a piece (I have not priced them for a while since my KZ has gsxr wheels on them), but that adds up to almost $90 to mount a pair. Looks like cycle empire may not be too far off.

Josh

1980 KZ1000 bored to 1200, head work, yoshi cams, zrx1200 swingarm and shocks, 92 gsxr usd forks and wheels, corbin seat, schnitz pro-street box, NOS nitrous oxide system with foggers in head, welded crank, custom dash with autometer tach.

West Allis, WI

JUST THOUGHT YOU GUYS MIGHT LIKE TO SEE THIS. www.squatchairclutchsystems.com/projects.htm :evil:

Post edited by: steell, at: 2006/11/01 19:36

Forgot to answer your question waterman... Right now, my wheels are spoke wheels. I think I have a 16" rear wheel. I may just keep them for now as I think they look cooler than the mags, especially once I get the rims powdercoated. I may eventually try to mount a ZRX fork and swing arm in which case I'd need to use the newer wheels and brakes, but that's on down the road a ways. One step at a time...

rattler wrote:

they are talking about lowering weights that compresses the springs down further inside the forks thus lowing the front end. schnitz sells them. i would give ya the 2 inch lowering block i had on my stock swingarm i dont use anymore but i welded them solid:P. they are pretty cheap. they just push the bottom shock mount further back wich lowers the back.<br><br>Post edited by: rattler, at: 2006/07/19 00:47

Nope I was talking about the little tubes you put inside the forks. I had to rebuild anyway and got a set. Pretty cheap but you can make your own if you feel the need.

they are talking about lowering weights that compresses the springs down further inside the forks thus lowing the front end. schnitz sells them. i would give ya the 2 inch lowering block i had on my stock swingarm i dont use anymore but i welded them solid:P. they are pretty cheap. they just push the bottom shock mount further back wich lowers the back.

Post edited by: rattler, at: 2006/07/19 00:47

Torch,
You will be reaching slightly more with clipons, but will have the perks of adjustability. Mounted above the tree, I don't think you will have major clearance problems.

As far as the effect on handling goes, this subject has been discussed a number of times, I would recommend searching the forum. Some people don't like the idea of lowering the forks in the trees, and report stability problems (wallowing / wobbling) at high speed. I can only relay my own experience here: I like it. I have dropped the trees a little over an inch - off the top of my head. The bike tips in a lot easier. No stability problems at any speeds. There are so many variables when it comes to stability issues: rear shocks, swingarm bushings, bearings (steering head, wheel), rims, tires, fork springs & oil, road conditions, frame flex (mine's around the steering head), engine mounts...
Maybe it's just how fast you're going... :whistle:

What will work for one bike might not work for another. It's so easy to try though if you're curious. Takes five minutes to set up. Start with maybe 1/2 to 3/4" and see if you like it.

Post edited by: dutchz, at: 2006/07/18 12:21

Z1..Any pics of the finished product or some updated shots of your progress? Also, what forks & trees did you use?

Kaow, thanx! Looks good! I like the true blue! Looks good with the racing stripe. I was thinking of going with a true blue with a ghost pinstiping. Not 100% decided yet though!

Post edited by: KZKrayzee, at: 2006/07/17 18:26