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swingarm widths

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:52 pm
Author: hillbilly
is there a difference in width of swingarms,i have a z1r frame,a z1000 swingarm,but its about two mill to wide to go in frame.does the z1r frame have narrower arms. :?:

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 5:59 pm
Author: Z1parR
Thought they were all the same Brent , bottle jack will sort it :lol:

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:26 pm
Author: KeithZ1R
have both types Brent 229mm make sure the bearings are full home ..obvious but vital :D

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:38 pm
Author: hillbilly
cheers boys,the bottle jack worked,but cant help thinking somethings not right. :wink:

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:47 pm
Author: KeithZ1R
mebe rogue end caps ??

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 1:32 pm
Author: nanno
Loosen the rear engine mounts. You can (depending on your physical disposition) quite easily over tighten them and then the swingarm pivot is too narrow.

Says a bit about the rigidity of the Zed-frame though... :roll:

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:16 pm
Author: hillbilly
The engine bolts arnt in. :(

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 6:58 pm
Author: ADRIAN H
hillbilly wrote:The engine bolts arnt in. :(


I hate all the risk assessments/ Health and Safety paperwork I have to do. But wont the engine fall out ? :lol: :lol: :lol:

Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:12 pm
Author: Taffus
Put the engine in, it'll push the frame out!

I'll get me coat!

Posted: Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:33 am
Author: hillbilly
The engine is in loose.just a frame for now.