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kz750 custom swingarm fab 14 Nov 2014 04:03 #653665

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Jon, got it, I apreciate the effort!!!

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kz750 custom swingarm fab 24 Nov 2014 08:06 #654502

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here is the bracing for the upper shock mount.
fit but not welded.



welded





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kz750 custom swingarm fab 24 Nov 2014 12:39 #654524

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Nice work Leon.....those braces look like they belong, they flow well with the frame :woohoo:
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kz750 custom swingarm fab 24 Nov 2014 14:45 #654534

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very cool! are you doing a bolt on subframe?

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kz750 custom swingarm fab 24 Nov 2014 15:36 #654538

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You do some really nice welding,I guess you have been doing this a long time.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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kz750 custom swingarm fab 25 Nov 2014 06:17 #654579

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DoctoRot wrote: very cool! are you doing a bolt on subframe?


no vic,
this one is getting welded on.
i was tempted to make it bolt on.
but,
then i would have prolly wanted to make it from aluminum :whistle: .
and as i had already quoted a price and bought material i figured i should do it as i had intended.
i got the top rails welded on last night but was so cold and tired when i got through i didn't get any pics.
here is the sketch i made up of what the subframe lines will look like.


leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
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kz750 custom swingarm fab 25 Nov 2014 06:26 #654584

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mopguy wrote: You do some really nice welding,I guess you have been doing this a long time.

thanks for the kind words sir.
yes i have been at it for awhile.
i used to race a yamaha banshee on shortrack/tt you had to have custom a-arms to widen the spindles 2" per side and move the spindles forward 1" the swingarms need shortend 3".
i was working as a fabricator/machinist/mechanic and decided i would do all my own work.
so i built my own a-arms and modded my swingarm etc.
and as with anything once you have proven you can do something custom someone else is going to want you to do something custom for them and so on.

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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kz750 custom swingarm fab 26 Nov 2014 06:22 #654666

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got some more work done on the subframe last night.
and pictures to prove it :laugh: ,






i had to stop because it was so cold my breath was fogging the lens in my hood :pinch: .

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

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kz750 custom swingarm fab 26 Nov 2014 07:37 #654671

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Leon,

Fantastic work as always, and just an overall good guy. I have to ask, why twin shocks for the rear? Is the leverage with that long swinger too much for just one of those air springs?

Cory
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NakedFun wrote: Leon,

Fantastic work as always, and just an overall good guy. I have to ask, why twin shocks for the rear? Is the leverage with that long swinger too much for just one of those air springs?

Cory

plus cool factor

Looking good Leon. you'll have to get some picks from the guy when its finished. nice work.
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kz750 custom swingarm fab 26 Nov 2014 11:52 #654685

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NakedFun wrote: Leon,

Fantastic work as always, and just an overall good guy. I have to ask, why twin shocks for the rear? Is the leverage with that long swinger too much for just one of those air springs?

Cory

thanks for the kind words cory,much appreciated.
the guys at
dirtyworks-kc.com/products/dirty-air-diy-rear-air
where we got the air ride kit from said that if it was over 500lbs we would need two shocks.

vic,
i am going to try to get him to keep me updated on the build so i can update this post.

leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!

billybiltit.blogspot.com/

www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work

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kz750 custom swingarm fab 26 Nov 2014 16:59 #654721

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Leon....I have to ask..not picking...just asking :) Why did you extend the lower swingarm brace down so low?
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