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I found a "single club swing arm" for a KZ 1000 drag bike set up for a 7" slick. I ran a search but it was not any help.
My questions are:

What exactly is a single club swing arm and is it suitable for street use?

I was also wondering if this would be feesable to fit to a KZ 650 with a 5" wheel and fat tire.

What kind of frame mods would that require for the front sprocket to be ofset and still clear the frame?

Thanks

Post edited by: Leonard Smalls, at: 2006/09/02 21:00

a clubman swingarm has an extra tube or brace usually on chain side that fits over outside of frame ,you will need longer swingarm pivot bolt and possibly longer axle bolt depending on dimensions.the sprockets are gonna also depend on what kind of hub you are using.thats a pretty serious swingarm,what have you got in that 650?

It is a work in progress, I just did not want to miss out on this if it is feasable because it is only $100 and looks new.

So far:
Weisco 810 kit
650 heads with 750 valves, ported and polished
I am going to use an agressive aftermarket cam and have some 34mm carbs off a katana but they are probably gonna be too big.
I am also having some rod and crank work done by falicon (hardening and lightening) as well as have the clutch basket banded.
In the future I plan to add NOS

ok that sounds pretty serious!

oops again,damn computer!

Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/09/02 22:24

what the?

Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/09/02 22:25

The swing arm is 25" from front to rear and 9.5" across at the axle. It has dual shock mounts and the price seems to me to be very good.

Would these dimentions greatly affect the handling on the bike as to make it unstreetable?

I am going to use inverted front forks from a GSXR or ZX when the time come, lowering it about 1.5" up front.

let me run out to garage and measure stock 1000 swingarm,back in second!

stock 1000 arm is 9" at front pivot,9" inside axle flanges and about 21 1/2" from center of pivot to very rear of arm;)

what is up with this computer on this post?

Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/09/02 22:39

Post edited by: wireman, at: 2006/09/02 22:39

I have not selected the wheel or hub, any suggestion as to what dimentions would make this easier are appreciated.

I am worried about the offset sprocket hitting the frame, since it is for a 1000 the 650 frame may be too tight a fit, causing the chain to be at an unacceptable angle to the rear sprocket.

Post edited by: Leonard Smalls, at: 2006/09/02 22:41

Post edited by: Leonard Smalls, at: 2006/09/02 22:42