i just picked up an 03 swingarm to convert my 99 zx9r what else do i need to complete the conversion ? will the 99 shock and linkages work ??? thank you all in advance
I think you might be in virgin territory there, but I would be really curious what you learn. I know they changed the linkage ratios, but as far as parts interchangability, I have no idea.
Also, my bike ('98) has small axles. I have seen a few '99's with large axles and a few more with the small ones. You will definately need the large axles.
Yeah, if the swing arm works you are still going to need a rear shock assembly from an 02' or up unless you get an after market designed for 02' and up which will cost you more.
I dunno about putting the 02 arm on the 99 but it'll work with the 00-10 models with no issues. You will need the 02 shock though... I've had mine on for 2 years now with no issues..
you will need the rear shock because the resivor on your shock won't fit.
I have an 02 shock and swingarm if anyone is interested let me know.
you can feel a big difference with the braced swingarm as you start to slide your ass off of the seat you can really tighten up your corners.
you will need the rear shock because the resivor on your shock won't fit.
I have an 02 shock and swingarm if anyone is interested let me know.
you can feel a big difference with the braced swingarm as you start to slide your ass off of the seat you can really tighten up your corners.
I did my swap on a 2k and every thing else swapped over. If anything I would think you may have issues with the rear axle or spacer size because of rim with been changed from 99 to 2k. I'll do my research for you if I get a chance today and l will get back at you.
I did my swap on a 2k and every thing else swapped over. If anything I would think you may have issues with the rear axle or spacer size because of rim with been changed from 99 to 2k. I'll do my research for you if I get a chance today and l will get back at you.
thanks Danno some of the race guys were saying just to cut the brace off and re weld it on the 99 swingarm . What do you guys think of that ??????
I wouldn't recommend it unless you have experience with welding aluminum and have some sort of fixture to keep it from warping from the heat. The hot set up for, I beleive the 92 Honda CR250, was to stitch weld an 1/8 aluminum plate onthe inside of the swingarm to stiffen it up. This worked, but it made getting the wheel on/off a real pain because of some distortion.
thanks Danno some of the race guys were saying just to cut the brace off and re weld it on the 99 swingarm . What do you guys think of that ??????
I wouldn't recommend it unless you have experience with welding aluminum and have some sort of fixture to keep it from warping from the heat. The hot set up for, I beleive the 92 Honda CR250, was to stitch weld an 1/8 aluminum plate onthe inside of the swingarm to stiffen it up. This worked, but it made getting the wheel on/off a real pain because of some distortion.[/quote
our shop have some sort of a jig made up or we'll just make a swingarm jig 8) after all isn't this what the fun's all about thanks
resurrecting a dead thread, I am interested to install a 2003 rear ZX9R swingarm to my 2000, I have an aftermarket GP Suspension rear shock w reservoir fitment west to east, so it is like the 10R shock so I see that this should allow the swap pretty easy, perhaps anyone with knowledge can post although forums seems dead these days
Thanks, i found out this same info, I have a GP Suspension aftermarket shock and the reservoir is fitted west to east across shock body so I am golden! Thanks, I joined the 9R.net forum as it seems more active and is dedicated to the 9R alone
i got a like new 02 swingarm for my E1 will do over the winter as weather getting too nice now to be bothered doing the swap although I could do it on a weekend, thats whens I like to ride...
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