02/03 Kawi 9R Swingarm

[MotoFreak]

Have one?
Know where I can get one?

something I am entertaining...should I if I can...or just leave it stock...?

[butcher bergs]

Is there a gain to this?

If so, is the gain worth the trouble?

I mean, I've seen people fab VFR swingarms to fit FZ1's...is it really worth it in the end?

Not to me it's not.

The answer is "To each their own".

[MotoFreak]

well...as far as I know, take the current swingarm off, put the new one on...the 02' is lighter, and offers greater rear-end stability and improved handling...thats what I have read...or I could go buy an 02/03 9R

[hammadown]

I would be cautious about changing swingarms. It could change the geometry of the bike, and without an experts opinion, you may not realize all of the effects. I would consult peter kates before going forward. If it does actually improve, how much are you really going to notice it?

[stoinkythepig]

The 02/03 swing arms are braced on top, the 01 is not. I imagine the improvements would be pretty minor and I cannot imagine how it could weigh less... But, if you can get one cheaply, it's a pretty easy swap. You might need special tool 57001-1354 to get the pivot locknut off/on the right side.

[MotoFreak]

I would be cautious about changing swingarms. It could change the geometry of the bike, and without an experts opinion, you may not realize all of the effects. I would consult peter kates before going forward. If it does actually improve, how much are you really going to notice it?

Hmmmm, well said...though I'm not worried about changing the geometry...probly best to keep it stock...

[iwannaride]

i have an 2002 zx9 and it definetly handles better than the 2001. A friend of mine changed his 01 to an 02 and he said it does not ride the same as mine and it seems a bit worse than he stock 01 swingarm