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14 Jan 2022 22:15 #860533 by Samminorwich
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Hi guys I put taper bearings in my kz1000A headstock wish I hadn't cus the head lamp brackets are now loose the top tree seems to be 4mm higher than std is this right btw I didn't put the lower first washer in either or dust seal 
any help for a safe ride 

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15 Jan 2022 04:35 #860536 by hardrockminer
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There is a small ring that goes on top of the fork ear.  Did you put it in place when you put things back together?

I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.
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15 Jan 2022 06:14 #860541 by z1kzonly
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Are you 100% sure you pressed in both races all the way into neck? Those bastards are sometimes tough. Especially when knocking old ones out? Leaving a burr or chisel mark. I always make sure to clean with air grinder and a scotch wheel. Plus I freeze the races. And warm the neck with propane torch.

Also as a tangent. years ago. before allballs racing components, there were 2 different #'s later 1000's and early Z1/KZ900? This was on a drag chassis so did not matter. I recall that set being taller? That was over 12 yrs. ago.

Good luck, recheck them race's

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15 Jan 2022 06:32 #860542 by Rick H.
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In reference to HRMs reply, this is the ring he is referring to I believe.  Easy to leave it out sometimes.Rick H. 

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1977 Kawasaki KZ-1000A1
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15 Jan 2022 07:23 #860544 by Mikaw
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To add here, so far every suggestion is correct. There are also a rubber collar and another stamped ring that need to be installed for the headlight bracket to be tight. See red circle added to RickHs post.

 

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15 Jan 2022 13:36 #860557 by Samminorwich
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That ring didn't come with the bike didn't notice on dismantling 
many thanks Samantha

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15 Jan 2022 13:38 #860558 by Samminorwich
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Thankyou I found out from people on here and Z power that I am missing the top and bottom rings they were not on the original bike 
kind regards Samantha

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15 Jan 2022 13:39 #860559 by Samminorwich
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Spot on I have ordered these parts 
many thanks Samantha
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15 Jan 2022 16:20 - 15 Jan 2022 16:20 #860573 by spdygon
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I have done 7 of my z1-kz with new tapered bearing kit and had no issues.
you need rubber o-ring,washer , chrome cup , light ear then a small metal ring on top.
 

1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project
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16 Jan 2022 08:13 #860583 by Rick H.
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If those parts were missing on your bike then it is no wonder things are loose.  I didn't see the upper rings in stock at Partzilla, but I wasn't looking real hard either.

Rick H.

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16 Jan 2022 09:35 #860590 by spdygon
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Everything available either in Z1parts or Z1enterprice.
just ordered all the pieces for my z1 I’m working on

1982 GS1000sz Katana ( #15...17K Miles)
1982 GS1000sz Katana ( # 297....7100k Miles)
1978 Kz1000 Z1R. 10K Miles1
1978 kz1000 z1r 27k miles
1977 KZ 1000 A ( Project ) 54K Miles
1976 Kz900A4 (Red)21K miles
1976 Kz900A4 ( Red)7500 miles
1974 Z1 900 project

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17 Jan 2022 13:05 #860633 by TexasKZ
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At least you did not end up like this…….


 

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
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