KZ550 front fork dust cover / cap
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KZ550 front fork dust cover / cap
04 Feb 2025 12:58
Hi all - new to the forums here. Got a cracked front fork dust cover/cap on my 1982 KZ550 (picture attached). Any standard place people go for these sorts of parts? eBay? Somewhere else?
Thanks in advance,
Ken
Thanks in advance,
Ken
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Re: KZ550 front fork dust cover / cap
05 Feb 2025 07:36
That is probably repairable with an adhesive specifically designed for "low surface tension" plastics
and could be reinforced with "hot rivets" if required
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kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
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Re: KZ550 front fork dust cover / cap
05 Feb 2025 09:55
Agree that it appears that one could maybe repair it, plastic repair is somewhat easier than in the past with glues and plastic welding. I did a quick search on line for a new part (14025-1042) and most sites indicate it is no longer available. Did find these 2 locations that do not indicate it is not available, but I do not know if they have them or not. Anyway here are the links:
yoshiparts.com/parts/kawasaki-140251042
vintagekawasaki.com/webshop/index.php?ma...nfo&products_id=6080
yoshiparts.com/parts/kawasaki-140251042
vintagekawasaki.com/webshop/index.php?ma...nfo&products_id=6080
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Re: KZ550 front fork dust cover / cap
05 Feb 2025 12:03
You might also consider modeling the part and 3d printing it.
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Re: KZ550 front fork dust cover / cap
05 Feb 2025 15:50
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationFound this on eBay hope it’s the right one,
Rich.
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Re: KZ550 front fork dust cover / cap
05 Feb 2025 18:53 - 05 Feb 2025 19:05
There are also some metal dustcovers on ebay, listed for KZ400, KZ750, KZ1000. Different part number but chances are the front wheel hub it mounts to are the same. Part number would be different because of metal vs plastic.
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Re: KZ550 front fork dust cover / cap
06 Feb 2025 12:07
Thanks all! I really appreciate it. Especially since it looks like I posted in the newbie forum instead of the forks forum (newbie indeed...). I've ordered from Yoshi Parts and the web site is saying they have it in stock.
-Ken
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Re: KZ550 front fork dust cover / cap
06 Feb 2025 19:16
Glad to hear it, let us know how it goes!
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Pods and Denco header
OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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OLD KAW OWNERS SMILE ALOT
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