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[z1000puddin]

Hey gents,
I am on the look out for a decent set of piggy back shocks & an alloy swing arm (preferably under braced)For my 1977 z1000A1
I dont want to spend £500 GBP on new ohlins or the same again on a new Metmachex.
Must be something out there taking up space 0- that someone wants to clear ??

The shocks need to be around 350mm to 375mm eye to eye.

Anyone  anywhere

Cheers
Stu

[chance]

have you thought about a GS swingarm?

[z1000puddin]

Chance,
No I didnt think of the GS, are they a bolt on fit?
I thought the GS were steel tubular similar to the Zed ?

I was contemplating a ZX7R set up,but would prefer the period Davida, Metmachex or Dresda.

I am looking at a set of piggy back shocks from a Zepher,but they will need totaly refurbed,seals,stripped & painted-- chrome looks good though,so at £30GBP I might go that way on the shocks.

Cheers
Stuart

[wiredgeorge]

A new importer in the US carries YSS shocks:

www.yssusa.com

They have a variety of types which might suit. 

As far as the swingarm, the early GSs had tube swingarms that look just like a Kaw but perhaps a tad longer. The later ones were box aluminum and more go-fast guys want these.

[chance]

Heres a gs direct fit must use honda or harley ,suzuki shocks pic1  the sell for 100 to 150 area and the one you want is only £750

[chance]

The Metchamex and the Davida Moto swing arms looked virtually identical although there is one major difference , The Metchamex was made of alloy and The Davida Moto was made of steel.
Quote..
The 1 on the bike is Davida moto the red one is a Dresda.
copy the guy makes them from his real one like 275.00

[z1000puddin]

Chance,
I love the Metmachex,I might have to save up my pennies and get one.Might not be this year though.
The Yussa site is good WG nice looking shocks,they dont say for Kawa fitment,but I think I will drop them a mail.

Will let ya know how I get on.

Cheers
stu

[chance]

Brother don't feel bad it took me a year to buy parts for my bike..

[wiredgeorge]

I believe they have them for Kaw applications.

[z1000puddin]

Yeahaaaaa
Evilbay has come good for me !!!!
Today I purchased my deep braced Metmachex alloy swing arm....Price ... £147 +£12 postage
Should be with me next week.
Not sure yet what wheels to fit , but I am looking at a FZR1100 front end with upside downies & FZR Rear wheel.
I do need to check if my new swing arm will accept the FZR wheel, but I am fairly sure it will.
Pic attached of my "steal"

Will post pics soon

stu

[grandpaul]

ZRX setup is nice and affordable. Very little work to fit up...

[chance]

Yeahaaaaa
Evilbay has come good for me !!!!
Today I purchased my deep braced Metmachex alloy swing arm....Price ... £147 +£12 postage
Should be with me next week.
Not sure yet what wheels to fit , but I am looking at a FZR1100 front end with upside downies & FZR Rear wheel.
I do need to check if my new swing arm will accept the FZR wheel, but I am fairly sure it will.
Pic attached of my "steal"

Will post pics soon

stu

Call the police Stu stole a swingarm..LOL Good deal Bro.

[z1000puddin]

grandpaul,
ZRX forks are a little too short on length (the ones I have checked on)
At present my z1000 is 31.5" top to centre of axle.
The FZR is 30.5"

I want to try & keep the higher front / lower back style.
If I go with the FZR with 17" wheels and fabricate a billet alloy offset top yoke,I can drop the tube locaters by around 1 1/2" to 1 3/4" to bring the front back to near enough standard.

With the ZRX I would need to offset the top yoke much further and I dont think it would look quite right.

Not settled as yet by far... so I am still looking for options,but thanks for the input.

Regards
Stuart

[z1000puddin]

Thanks chance,
I havent got it yet,but if the guy doesnt come through I will be driving a few hundred miles to see him personally !!!!

stu

[chance]