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16 Sep 2020 19:32 #835192 by Vorbeck
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Does any one make parts for the kz650 anymore?

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16 Sep 2020 19:58 - 16 Sep 2020 19:58 #835196 by 650ed
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Yes - many. Below is one link to 1,965 new KZ650 parts. Of course, there are also many new and new old stock KZ650 parts on eBay. What parts are you looking for? Ed

www.z1enterprises.com/motorcycles/Kawasa...Z650/all-models/1977

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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16 Sep 2020 21:31 #835198 by Vorbeck
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More modern suspension. I ride my 650 harder than my 1000.

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17 Sep 2020 06:35 #835211 by martin_csr
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You might want to look into RaceTech cartridge emulators for the forks.

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17 Sep 2020 06:50 #835214 by TexasKZ
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The answer depends on how much money you are willing to spend. The cartridge emulators, new springs, and some quality shocks will make a huge improvement. You can also adapt some modern forks from a current sport bike. Both of these modifications will emphasize the limitations of the tires available in stock sizes, so you will want to adapt some 17 inch rims to take advantage of modern rubber. If you want the very best, you can install some brand new Ohlins shocks, Ohlins forks and some radial brakes. This will require custom triple clamps, which PDM would no doubt be happy to make for you. At this point, you will really begin to understand how flexible these old tube frames are. Some judicious bracing will reduce, but not completely eliminate it.

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17 Sep 2020 07:42 - 17 Sep 2020 07:43 #835219 by 650ed
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Vorbeck wrote: More modern suspension. I ride my 650 harder than my 1000.


I have Hagon shocks on my KZ650 and they work great. I put them on in 2007 and with more than 17,000 miles on them they still work and look like new. Ed

www.hagonshocksusa.com/HagShocks.htm


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17 Sep 2020 17:25 #835242 by Vorbeck
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Thanks! I will look into it all.

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18 Sep 2020 06:29 #835257 by TexasKZ
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And then there are lighter, stronger swingarms.
Did I mention carbon fiber wheels?

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18 Sep 2020 14:09 #835311 by Scirocco
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TexasKZ wrote:
Did I mention carbon fiber wheels?


Carbon wheels Made in Germany




www.thyssenkrupp-carbon-components.com/en/products/motorcycle/


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19 Sep 2020 06:31 #835344 by TexasKZ
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Sexy, and without the stigma of low price methinks.

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