Fazer Owners Club - Unofficial
Bikes, Hints'n'Tips => Fazer 1000/FZ1 corner => Topic started by: ArchDruid on 24 July 2016, 01:16:17 pm
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Appreciate any comments/ info ...
I've read a lot on here about the R6 shock mod and am intending to convert. However, I'm also considering a swingarm mod at the same time.
Does anyone have any experience with exchanging the standard FZS1000 swingarm and putting in one from Fazer1k Gen2 / FZ1 / FZ8.
I'd be interested to hear of any differences in size and fitting, particularly around the pivot point - to understand what I would need to manufacture iro spacers/ collars (assuming its possible)
Also any other implications and/or challenges with shock mounting and linkages.
I haven't taken mine apart yet, so I would be grateful for any info/ measurements on the standard Gen1 unit, if available.
Cheers
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I'd like to know this too. Maybe Luke Devilsyam has an idea
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hardcore only
ive done most two versions of sssa and streched both models ive braced em polished and powdered them
fz1 arm would not be my choice fugging ugly
r1 will fit but every version require angle grinder and alloy welding
most above you loose center stand
ill help if you really wanna do it but really nowt wrong with stocker your call lol
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OK, great info , thanks.... So R1 swingarm will fit but requires cutting/ grinding & welding, ..... then I wont consider that option... looking for something slightly simpler.
Manufacture of spacers, collars, linkages, etc is fine, but prefer to stay away from cutting & welding.
And the FZ1/ FZ8 will fit the pivot area without mods ??
The pivot area is my primary concern at the moment. I can find/ manufacture suitable shock linkages once the arm is in place.
I have found out that FZ1 and FZ8 arms are the same part number 2011 thru 2013.
Earlier FZ1's have a different number but it looks like (?) the difference is only on the rear brake line mounts. Will search for suitable samples to view & confirm.
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What don't you like about the original?
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Fz8 I think is different runs a 5.5 rear wheel fz1 runs a 6"
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Have a look at yzf 750 arm.
It will take R1 wheel so will probably take fzs wheel ? with small spacer and its braced and looks good.
You can also use the blue spot rear brake
As for pivot size ????
Good luck
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Yes, I had a YZF 750 in late 90's, so very familiar with that one :-). Definitely an option worth looking at ... just gathering as much info/ options as I can at the moment.