What size m/c?
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What size m/c?
02 Oct 2008 19:13
Me again:S ,
My kz was pieced together I have an a4 engine on a B frame. How do I tell what size my m/c is? I want to go to the dual disc setup:silly:
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My kz was pieced together I have an a4 engine on a B frame. How do I tell what size my m/c is? I want to go to the dual disc setup:silly:
Thanks Thadley55
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Re: What size m/c?
03 Oct 2008 11:09
It should say on the master cylinder itself, take a look at the bottom of the unit and it will say 5/8 or 14. 5/8 is about 16mm and this what you will want for a dual brake setup. The 14mm are typically what come on single brake setups.
There have been several discussions in the forms about using 14mm with dual brakes and everyone has recommended against it. The brake will feel mushy and then the discs will lock. I tried it with mine and found that to be true. Wasn't riding the bike when I was testing it.
Hope this helps.
There have been several discussions in the forms about using 14mm with dual brakes and everyone has recommended against it. The brake will feel mushy and then the discs will lock. I tried it with mine and found that to be true. Wasn't riding the bike when I was testing it.
Hope this helps.
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Re: What size m/c?
04 Oct 2008 20:36
I looked "under" the m/c and all it says is "Japan" "Totikyo?" and has a little symbol sort of like a circle with a line through it. The unit is brushed alum. w/a round,screw on,top not the square one with screws for the lid. Is this aftermarket or am I looking in the wrong place?:S
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Re: What size m/c?
05 Oct 2008 07:02
Pictures are worth a thousand words....
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MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
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Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
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MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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Re: What size m/c?
05 Oct 2008 16:17
drmadd95 wrote:
not everybody!:laugh: ived used plenty of 1/2" mc without issue on dual discsIt should say on the master cylinder itself, take a look at the bottom of the unit and it will say 5/8 or 14. 5/8 is about 16mm and this what you will want for a dual brake setup. The 14mm are typically what come on single brake setups.
There have been several discussions in the forms about using 14mm with dual brakes and everyone has recommended against it. The brake will feel mushy and then the discs will lock. I tried it with mine and found that to be true. Wasn't riding the bike when I was testing it.
Hope this helps.
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Re: What size m/c?
05 Oct 2008 16:59
Seconded.
I used a 14mm on dual discs for 7 years.After all is said, KAWASAKI put it there!
I used a 14mm on dual discs for 7 years.After all is said, KAWASAKI put it there!
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Re: What size m/c?
05 Oct 2008 20:54 - 05 Oct 2008 20:55
Well I wasn't expecting a difference in opinion I appreciate everyone's input. However I would still like to know what I have. I will attach pictures but they were taken with my cellphone. I have a digital camera but I don't know how to reduce the image size, so untill I figure it out this is what I got!
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Thanks again
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1975 XL125 Honda first bike
1993? VTR 250 Honda gone
1983 LTD 440 Yammy gone
1988 CBR 600 Honda gladly gone!!
1976 KZ900 daily driver
1993? VTR 250 Honda gone
1983 LTD 440 Yammy gone
1988 CBR 600 Honda gladly gone!!
1976 KZ900 daily driver
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Re: What size m/c?
05 Oct 2008 21:05
im gonna say 1/2" since it has a round top on it.
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