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04 Apr 2006 21:18 #36792 by bearnekkid
1979 kz1000 rear brakes was created by bearnekkid
hello ppl finally i found a site that i can relate to
i have a 1979 kz1000 shaft drive with only about 20000 miles but i need parts in the worst way i have been riding with only front brake for the last year does anyone have a pedal return spring pushrod and master cylinder. i am running out of places to search and i figure we classic kz riders need to stay mobile so anyone who can help or needs any parts talk to me

thanx guys be safe ridin'

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04 Apr 2006 21:24 #36794 by wireman
Replied by wireman on topic 1979 kz1000 rear brakes
is that mastercylinder the same as ltd with a seperate resevoir,or is it all together like 77-78:whistle:

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04 Apr 2006 22:46 #36802 by Sandy
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I'm guessing that it's a seperate set-up,unlike the 77 KZ1000,one piece.I just checked My parts pages,and I also looked on
Buykawasaki.com
but there's no pics for the 79 model...only part desciptions.:huh:

1977 KZ1000 A-1

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04 Apr 2006 22:57 #36805 by bearnekkid
Replied by bearnekkid on topic 1979 kz1000 rear brakes
i belive its a seperate resivior i know a 77 wont it up
but ther hasn't been one on there since i bought it

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05 Apr 2006 05:25 #36843 by donthekawguy
Replied by donthekawguy on topic 1979 kz1000 rear brakes
The 79-80 are different from the earlier models. Not sure about the later ones. Damn if you would have got ahold of me a year ago I had the whole set up I tossedin the trash! :(

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05 Apr 2006 09:54 #36910 by RonKZ650
Replied by RonKZ650 on topic 1979 kz1000 rear brakes
79ST used a master cylinder only used on that bike. I'm sure other master cylinders could be used, but that part # was only used on the 79ST.

321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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05 Apr 2006 10:04 #36913 by Duck
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Most any rear master should work. Might need a small piece of metal to adapt mounting holes.

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05 Apr 2006 10:08 #36914 by Duck
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Click image for hi-res version.

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05 Apr 2006 14:18 #36973 by bearnekkid
Replied by bearnekkid on topic Rear caliper photo for wireman...
i found the rear mastercylinder but still seeking the rod pedal and return spring


seperate note guys thanks alot for all the help i have been looking everywhere for a community like this

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05 Apr 2006 14:33 #36978 by wireman
Replied by wireman on topic Rear caliper photo for wireman...
thats the kz style caliper mr.duck.

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05 Apr 2006 17:10 #37027 by Duck
Replied by Duck on topic Rear caliper photo for wireman...
Those 42.8mm pistons fit the one in the photo just fine. I thank you mightly! My swing arm and torque bar also look just like your 74, chrome and all. This bike has had some loving in the past. I'm beginning to wonder if it is stock 1015cc or not.

Sorry for hijacking thread. You may be able to use a piece of steel rod with the end ground and a spring from the hardware store. I can probably scare you up a rod from the scrap bin.
How long does it need to be? Suspect diameter is about the same and not critical for all these rear brakes.

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