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74 z1-900r,can i use swingarm and rim,disc brakes

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Old 10-09-2008, 02:04 AM
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Question 74 z1-900r,can i use swingarm and rim,disc brakes

i have a complete runnin '74 z1-900r,just bought a '81 kz 750 parts bike,want to change from spoke rims to the 81's mags, the z is bored and is quick as hell,but i dont trust the original spoke wheels,plus i thought it would look good, rims are correct sizes,but the z1 has drum brakes,doe's neone know if i can switch the whole swingarm assembly over? the '81 kz has disc brakes. thanx,rex
 

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Old 10-09-2008, 09:49 PM
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welcome to KF. im not sure myself on the switchbilty of them have tried surfing the classic section. you might find it in there.
 
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Old 10-10-2008, 12:27 AM
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appreciate ur response! i found an extended swingarm today,so that should solve my problem,now i just gotta figure brake mounts and such! keep the metal side up and the rubber side down!
 

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Old 10-10-2008, 12:38 AM
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since you have both rides, take your mic and calipers out and check the swingarm pivot sizes and width. Welcome to KF
 
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