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10 Aug 2007 09:17 #163034 by udder
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what other years can i find a center stand that will fit my 78 1000 ltd b???? tried kaw crossrefrence but i didnt see any centerstand oem numbers anywhere. someone help a brother out please. much appreciated. chow.

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13 Aug 2007 11:56 #163554 by patmann
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Just about any 900 or 1000 should work , I would think:dry: I KNOW the 1977-1980 KZ 1000 does for sure. The LTD's didn't come with center stands ( as you know ) but did have the mounts for them UNDER the bike.
You will need the stand and spring plus the two bolts.
And don't let anyone tell you that it won't fit because of your LTD pipes, it will.
Pat
1974 900 Z1 modified to look like a LTD , some engine mods. But I still have all the original parts.
1977 1000 project bike
1972 H1 project bike
If pro is opposite of con, then what is the opposite of progress?

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13 Aug 2007 12:51 #163561 by udder
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thanks for the info. i have vance and hines pipes so it isnt gona clear but all i am wanting it for is to put it up to work on since i have no jack.

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13 Aug 2007 15:21 #163618 by Patton
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Had difficultly getting the 900LTD onto a center stand, but found this easy method.

Use short length of wood 2x? as a platform with beveled edge or 1x? step-up (I use a square section of 2x12 with 45 deg edge) and roll bike forward so rear tire is sitting on the 2x platform. Bike then easily lifts onto centerstand and platform may be removed. :)
1973 Z1
KZ900 LTD

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13 Aug 2007 16:00 #163630 by Skyman
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patmann wrote:

The LTD's didn't come with center stands ( as you know ) but did have the mounts for them UNDER the bike.


Is this true? Mine (78 B2) has one. So some PO added it to the bike?
West Linn, OR

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13 Aug 2007 16:43 #163642 by udder
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kawasaki website doesnt show one

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13 Aug 2007 21:07 #163707 by arai59
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Most all pre 78 stands will work. you will havewe to use a V/H stop or make one. This will prevent the stand hitting the header. I like to cut down and reweld the center stand foot peg. It sticks out to far with a header pipe. It was designed for the stock pipes.

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14 Aug 2007 06:57 #163772 by riverroad
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I bought one off of fleabay last year and I made the mistake of thinking they'd all be the same. The one I got came from a 87 police bike. Different bolt holes, and it's too long. I rigged some big allen bolts to temporarily mount it, and I have to drive the bike up onto some 2X4s to get it high enough to be able to use it. It's a little pain, but it does work.

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14 Aug 2007 09:27 #163808 by patmann
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Post edited by: patmann, at: 2007/08/14 12:27
1974 900 Z1 modified to look like a LTD , some engine mods. But I still have all the original parts.
1977 1000 project bike
1972 H1 project bike
If pro is opposite of con, then what is the opposite of progress?

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16 Aug 2007 16:35 #164309 by udder
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well i got one ande it bolts up fine. buttttttt i need a spring for it. any ideas??? since the parts diagram for the b2 shows no spring will another years spring be the same im assuming. looks as though itll clear the headder which is a biggggggg plus and i have vanceand hines 4-1 pipes. where is the problem with those so i dont overlook it and what types of hines pipes have the issues clearing????

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16 Aug 2007 17:33 #164315 by roy-b-boy-b
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Just a standard bike center stand spring will work.
1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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16 Aug 2007 17:38 #164316 by udder
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sweet thanks roy

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