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25 Jan 2020 13:46 #817876 by Bowserpup32
Rear caliper issue was created by Bowserpup32
What’s up guys. Just wondering if anyone knows about the following. I have a 1978 kz1000a2 with another year and model swing arm. I’m unsure of what year and or model the swing arm is off. I included a photo to help with identifying. My issue is im trying to convert the bulky caliper over to the same small calipers I’m running in the front. Much better look in my opinion. So far I can see the diameter of caliper bracket is way off. I’m assuming I would need a custom bushing made here???? Is there something that already exist for this conversion??? Will I also have issues with aligning the caliper to rotor??? I’m hoping someone has already done this and can weigh in with some insight and tips.

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25 Jan 2020 13:47 - 25 Jan 2020 22:03 #817878 by Bowserpup32
Replied by Bowserpup32 on topic Rear caliper issue
Forgot to attach photos
Last edit: 25 Jan 2020 22:03 by SWest.

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25 Jan 2020 14:29 - 25 Jan 2020 14:30 #817886 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic Rear caliper issue
Looks like a 81-83 Suzuki GS1100E swingarm.

kzrider.com/forum/13-bike-related/612005...ating-my-z1000j-1983
Last edit: 25 Jan 2020 14:30 by Scirocco.

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25 Jan 2020 14:48 #817890 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic Rear caliper issue
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationScirocco is correct... That a GS1100E swingarm… I think this is the bushing you need...

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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25 Jan 2020 18:13 #817905 by Nessism
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If you click "insert" your photos will show up in high resolution instead of tiny thumbnails. I wish the forum would fix the software.

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26 Jan 2020 04:58 #817922 by Bowserpup32
Replied by Bowserpup32 on topic Rear caliper issue
I also had someone tell more the rotor size would be different with the smaller caliper. Is this factual? If so...does anyone know the correct rotor size. Is the change in diameter of rotor or in thickness?

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26 Jan 2020 14:01 #817972 by Bowserpup32
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It was cheap enough so I just ordered and taking the chance. Thanks bro

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26 Jan 2020 14:03 #817974 by Bowserpup32
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Where is this “insert” you speak of. I only see attachments option. Can you take a screen shot of where you referring to possibly?

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26 Jan 2020 15:29 #817978 by Mikaw
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I checked all the rear rotors I have that us that LTD style caliper... and the are all 10 7/8"

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.

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26 Jan 2020 15:32 #817979 by Bowserpup32
Replied by Bowserpup32 on topic Rear caliper issue
I measured mine today. Looks roughly 11 1/4”. I’m thinking no good with your new info. 3/8” is a bitch!!!

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26 Jan 2020 15:34 #817980 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic Rear caliper issue
I also checked this rear suspension I have that Is similar to yours and it also a 10 7/8” rotor

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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26 Jan 2020 15:36 #817981 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic Rear caliper issue
Look at this photo and see the insert tab under the photo. That’s how you nsert into body of text

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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