Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

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Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

04 Jul 2023 07:43
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Does anyone know if the early z 900 round light is a direct fit to the kz1000A models.  I have a '78 that I would like to convert to round.  I found the light on z1parts.net but not sure if it is a direct swap.
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Re: Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

04 Jul 2023 13:03
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The fender is the same, so yes it will swap in, but only if you also use the round tail light bracket. Easy to tell the difference. The Z1 round has a round bracket. 
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Re: Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

04 Jul 2023 13:18
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Don't know if it matters in this case, but the shape of the opening at the rear of the later tailpiece matches the rectangular shape of the KZ1000 tail light.

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Re: Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

04 Jul 2023 14:58
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sf4t7 wrote:
Don't know if it matters in this case, but the shape of the opening at the rear of the later tailpiece matches the rectangular shape of the KZ1000 tail light.


Yep, and if you hold the lense upsidedown it fits the opening even better.
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Re: Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

05 Jul 2023 15:45
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Thanks.  I was hoping just the lense would swap over.  Love the look of the round light.  I'll have to bite the bullet and get the bracket
 
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Re: Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

05 Jul 2023 18:56
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Kawifan wrote:
Thanks.  I was hoping just the lense would swap over.  Love the look of the round light.  I'll have to bite the bullet and get the bracket



I do to, post pictures of how it works out.
 
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Re: Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

07 Jul 2023 05:46
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Re: Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

08 Jul 2023 13:12
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I really prefer the round light.  Looks really sharp!
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Re: Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

09 Jul 2023 04:25
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Re: Converting '78 KZ1000A rear light from Square to Round

10 Jul 2023 08:41 - 10 Jul 2023 08:42
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There are a few reproduction z1 900 tail lights on eBay for around $85

 
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