we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18" mags

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22 Jun 2010 19:49 #377644 by rstnick

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18 and loving it.

Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, Progressive Suspension, braced swingarm, ZRX shocks, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R - Wife's
2005 z750s

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09 Oct 2010 20:56 #405593 by Bad Kaw

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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh...love that bike.

78 Kawasaki Z1R
81 Kawasaki KZ1000J (mods)
82 Kawasaki ELR Clone (1000 J)
82 Kawasaki KZ750R1/GPz750 ELR-ed
70 Kawasaki KV75
83 Honda CB1100F (few mods)
79 Suzuki GS1000 (rolling frame / project / junk)
84 Suzuki GS1150ES (modified project)
83 Yamaha XJ900R (project / junk)

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10 Oct 2010 06:18 - 10 Oct 2010 06:21 #405630 by rstnick

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Thanks Bad Kaw.

I love it too.
Had a hard time deciding if I should sell her for an '83 KZ1000R that I relly don't know much about. My buddy bought it this past year and it sits.
I've had the 650 since high school, over 25 years ago, so I've kinda grown attached to her. Keep making slight changes over the years.
Maybe I'll just try to buy the '83 and keep my 650.

I was a bit worried about switching to the 18" front wheel.
I've read of wobbling problems with the '78 Z1R using the 18" front wheel.
After a few seasons, and many times reaching 160 kph/100 mph, I've not experienced any problems.

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04 Nov 2010 20:11 #410861 by Bad Kaw

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First off: there is no such thing as "too many bikes". Therefore, keep the 650 and get the 1100. Solved.

Next: You know I'm a big fan of your 650...cool ride. The 18" mod is cool.

Last: I've had a few Z1Rs (all '78s) and one handled great, never had a problem, ever. The other one (last three numbers on the frame were '666' ...I lie NOT!) was a wobbler. It never inspired confidence, wobbled in corners, and once serious speed was achieved it would wobble with the most minor inputs. I worked with EVERYTHING on that thing: steering head bearings, tires, tire-pressure, ...nothing worked...evil bike. :angry: