Fork tube caps

I'm looking for a set of fork tube caps for my 1978 1000. I currently have some kind of air system [ inactive] that requires a large brass nut on top of the fork tube. I want to go back to the original setup. They are the ones that thread down in the tubes flush with the top [see pic]. If anyone has a pair they are interested in selling please let me know.

A couple years back, I bought some off ebay. They are essentialy black rubber domes that have a square rubber bit that fits into the 1/2" square hole. I am not sure if they were OEM parts or not. I suspect they were. If you can find an OEM part number for this type cover, you could likely do a google search and find a pair. Failing to find any, I suspect I could fab some fairly easily out of aluminum or even wood.

Thanks WG, It is actually the threaded nut shown in the picture that I need. I just posted that pic I got from redline's site as an example of the model. I did find them new but there about $40 each. so I was hoping to find a couple used ones. Oh yeah, thanks for the amazing job on the carbs this past spring. The bike has never run better.Scott

ssalyer wrote:

I'm looking for a set of fork tube caps for my 1978 1000...original setup...thread down in the tubes flush with the top [see pic]. If anyone has a pair they are interested in selling please let me know.

According to kawasaki.com - - -

The metal threaded fork tube cap with the square hole is Part# 44029-1003 used on the following models:

KZ1000-A1 (KZ1000) (1977)
KZ1000-A2 (KZ1000) (1978)
KZ1000-A2A (KZ1000) (1978)
KZ1000-A3 (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A3A (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A4 (KZ1000) (1980)
KZ1000-B3 (KZ1000 LTD) (1979)
KZ1000-B4 (LTD) (1980)
KZ1000-D1 (Z1R) (1978)
KZ1000-D3 (Z1R) (1980)
KZ1000-G1 (Classic) (1980)
KZ650-F1 (1980)
KZ750-B1 (1976)
KZ750-B2 (1977)
KZ750-B3 (1978)
KZ750-B4 (1979)
KZ750-G1 (LTD II) (1980)


The domed rubber cover that plugs into the square hole is Part# 11012-1017 used on the following models:

KZ1000-A1 (KZ1000) (1977)
KZ1000-A2 (KZ1000) (1978)
KZ1000-A2A (KZ1000) (1978)
KZ1000-A3 (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A3A (KZ1000) (1979)
KZ1000-A4 (KZ1000) (1980)
KZ1000-B3 (KZ1000 LTD) (1979)
KZ1000-B4 (LTD) (1980)
KZ1000-D1 (Z1R) (1978)
KZ1000-D3 (Z1R) (1980)
KZ1000-G1 (Classic) (1980)
KZ550-F1 (Spectre) (1983)
KZ550-F2 (LTD Shaft) (1984)
KZ550-M1 (LTD Shaft) (1983)
KZ650-B1 (1977)
KZ650-B2 (1978)
KZ650-B2A (1978)
KZ650-B3 (1979)
KZ650-C1 (Custom) (1977)
KZ650-C2 (Custom) (1978)
KZ650-C3 (Custom) (1979)
KZ650-D1 (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D1A (SR) (1978)
KZ650-D2 (SR) (1979)
KZ650-E1 (LTD) (1980)
KZ650-F1 (1980)
KZ750-B1 (1976)
KZ750-B2 (1977)
KZ750-B3 (1978)
KZ750-B4 (1979)
KZ750-G1 (LTD II) (1980)

Good Luck!

ssalyer wrote:

Thanks WG, It is actually the threaded nut shown in the picture that I need. I just posted that pic I got from redline's site as an example of the model. I did find them new but there about $40 each. so I was hoping to find a couple used ones.

salvage yards should have them.

www.ricepaddymotorcycles.com

www.tricountymotorcycles.com

www.usedmotorcycleparts.net

www.caldwellmotortoys.com

www.MOTOLANE.COM

www.stevescyclesalvage.com

www.MrCycleParts.com

Thanks for all the tips guys. Scott