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17 Nov 2019 19:46 #814119 by Cafekz400
75 kz400 fork assembly was created by Cafekz400
hey guys I bought this bike in pieces and now its time to re assemble.
got new seals already but need to know the following.
-first off am i missing any parts
-how exactly does this go back together
-what kind of oil do i use ( i weight 190lbs and live in alberta aka shitty roads don't want to be to soft )

if any one has a good video or guide or service manual thanks in advance.
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18 Nov 2019 06:41 - 18 Nov 2019 06:50 #814139 by martin_csr
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Kawasaki.com & Partzilla have parts diagrams. partzilla is easier to use.
KZ400.com has a pdf factory service manual. not sure how much detail it will have on the fork reassembly.
Some of the links on the manual page don't work, but scroll down >> the bottom section has the individual scans from the manual.
Warning: from what others have reported: the forums there may harm your computer. But the tech pages seem to be okay.
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18 Nov 2019 06:50 #814140 by 650ed
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Take a look at the link below. Regarding fork oil - I have used Bel Ray 15w Fork Oil for many years in my KZ650 and it works great. I weigh a bit more than 200 lbs. Ed

www.kawasaki.com/Parts/PartsDiagram/142697/1975/KZ400-D

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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18 Nov 2019 19:28 #814169 by Cafekz400
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heres the photos
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19 Nov 2019 06:05 #814181 by TexasKZ
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If those are the original springs, I think it would be a good idea to replace them now. Even just the weight of the bike not moving will compress them over time. Progressive, Sonic and Race Tech are the places I would check first.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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19 Nov 2019 06:10 #814182 by TexasKZ
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You can also download the manual from this forum. The manuals are under the Articles tab.

www.kzrider.com/modules/ServiceManuals/7...chablefullmanual.pdf

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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19 Nov 2019 20:44 #814225 by Kidkawie
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Google: damper rod fork assembly

Very easy.

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1994 KX250 Supermoto
2004 KX125

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