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Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B
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20 Mar 2008 02:30 #201145
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Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B was created by elcid
I have a 79 KZ650 B3. Stock came with a giant headlight with side mounts. I would like to install an aftermarket bottom mount headlight. Is there anything that will bolt right on from another make/ model/ year? Or anyone else found a cheap & creative solution for a bottom mount bracket? Thanks.
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03 Apr 2008 21:59 #204135
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Replied by elcid on topic Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B
anyone have any ideas? post a photo if so.
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04 Apr 2012 03:27 #513952
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Replied by casper3043 on topic Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B
i have the same question...anyone have any solutions?
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04 Apr 2012 07:47 #513962
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Andy
Akron, Ohio
80 Z-1 Classic-Sold
84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
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Replied by The Gringo on topic Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B
The best solution I would be able to come up with is to use the mounting setup from a 650 SR or 650 LTD. It is a less noticeable type of bracket being made of chromed steel round stock and does not cover the fork tubes between the upper and lower trees.
Andy
Akron, Ohio
80 Z-1 Classic-Sold
84 GPZ1100
79 KZ 1000 LTD
78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
81 CSR 305-Sold 81 Yamaha XS650 Special
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04 Apr 2012 12:53 - 04 Apr 2012 12:56 #514013
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Replied by damarble on topic Need bottom mount headlight bracket for 79 KZ650 B
I have both of those side mount styles in the garage if you want a comparison shot.
Another good looking side mount option is those ebay brackets for about $15-20. They say for 32-36mm forks but the 36" is a little fat for a perfect fit. I ended up using them and replacing the side bolts with mini stalk blinkers, looks very clean IMO. Too bad the LEDs won't work on the bikes electrical system so I have incandescent ones coming. I personally love the 7" rounds, you can put a fancy Miata lens in it, I got some with a LED halo (which may not actually work if the blinkers are any indicator (pun intended)).
If you must go bottom mount I wouldn't think it would be hard to bend up a little bracket to bolt to the mount for the KAWASAKI chrome bar under the headlight.
Another good looking side mount option is those ebay brackets for about $15-20. They say for 32-36mm forks but the 36" is a little fat for a perfect fit. I ended up using them and replacing the side bolts with mini stalk blinkers, looks very clean IMO. Too bad the LEDs won't work on the bikes electrical system so I have incandescent ones coming. I personally love the 7" rounds, you can put a fancy Miata lens in it, I got some with a LED halo (which may not actually work if the blinkers are any indicator (pun intended)).
If you must go bottom mount I wouldn't think it would be hard to bend up a little bracket to bolt to the mount for the KAWASAKI chrome bar under the headlight.
Go green, buy a Kawasaki!
82 KZ750M CSR Build Thread
89 ZX600C Streetfighter
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