KZ1000 Master Cylinder
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KZ1000 Master Cylinder
19 Jul 2008 16:11
Help Please Guys, there's a master cylinder repair kit on fleabay for "KZ550, KZ750,KZ1000", BUT it doesnt say if its a 1/2 inch or 5/8.
Question, were there ever any of these models in the States using the smaller diameter?
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Question, were there ever any of these models in the States using the smaller diameter?
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Re: KZ1000 Master Cylinder
19 Jul 2008 16:20
Single front disk brakes use the 1/2 inch m/c. Is the part no. shown on the eBay listing? Good Luck!
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Re: KZ1000 Master Cylinder
19 Jul 2008 16:22 - 19 Jul 2008 16:23
Hi Patton, no part number, but its listed for all three at the bottom of this page actually
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Re: KZ1000 Master Cylinder
19 Jul 2008 16:55
OEM m/c are usually stamped on the bottom, 5/8 or 14mm (1/2). Is it too late for a "question to seller?"
Am thinking the 14mm m/c doesn't show up nearly as often as the 5/8. If there's any doubt, would much prefer to deal with Z1E.
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Am thinking the 14mm m/c doesn't show up nearly as often as the 5/8. If there's any doubt, would much prefer to deal with Z1E.
Good Luck!
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Re: KZ1000 Master Cylinder
19 Jul 2008 16:59
Yep, just finished, I took a look in the model descriptions but too many to look at.Thanks for your help.
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Re: KZ1000 Master Cylinder
19 Jul 2008 17:01 - 19 Jul 2008 17:11
Z1E lists the 5/8 m/c cyl repair kit for $38.29.
Z1E 5/8" m/c repair kit
If the 1/2 (14mm) is needed, would inquire to Z1E anyhow before looking elsewhere. If Z1E doesn't carry it, may suggest another source. Good Luck!
Z1E 5/8" m/c repair kit
If the 1/2 (14mm) is needed, would inquire to Z1E anyhow before looking elsewhere. If Z1E doesn't carry it, may suggest another source. Good Luck!
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Re: KZ1000 Master Cylinder
19 Jul 2008 17:05
Which size m/c is being repaired? 1/2" (14mm) for single front disk, or 5/8" for dual front disks???
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Re: KZ1000 Master Cylinder
19 Jul 2008 17:10
What year KZ1000?? Used single disk through 1978 KZ1000-A2 and went to dual front disk brake on 1979 KZ1000-A3.
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Re: KZ1000 Master Cylinder
19 Jul 2008 20:07
Check out Redline Cycles. They have kits for 1/2" and 5/8" and also the oddball trapezoid shaped 14mm cylinder, like on the 650B2 and 1000 A2.
redlinecycle.com/Brk%20-%20Fnt%20Master%20Kits%20-%20Seals.html
redlinecycle.com/Brk%20-%20Fnt%20Master%20Kits%20-%20Seals.html
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Re: KZ1000 Master Cylinder
20 Jul 2008 03:47 - 20 Jul 2008 04:03
Hi Patton,the attraction was the price, $20.
I'm looking for a dual setup kit,it was the combination of Z1000,Z750,Z550 that I suspected could help narrow it down to whether it was half or 5/8.
Just wish sellers were more accurate in describing goods.
As soon as I read your last post this morning wrt the Z1000,given that the 550 didn't appear until 1980,AND IF the scant info provided by the seller was factually correct, it MAY have fitted. B******s!!!!See comment above concerning sellers.
Thanks for the info Kent, I'll have a look at that.
"There'll be another along soon":woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
I'm looking for a dual setup kit,it was the combination of Z1000,Z750,Z550 that I suspected could help narrow it down to whether it was half or 5/8.
Just wish sellers were more accurate in describing goods.
As soon as I read your last post this morning wrt the Z1000,given that the 550 didn't appear until 1980,AND IF the scant info provided by the seller was factually correct, it MAY have fitted. B******s!!!!See comment above concerning sellers.
Thanks for the info Kent, I'll have a look at that.
"There'll be another along soon":woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
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