calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

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calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

11 Feb 2010 16:19
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hey guys is their anyone out there running 50mmm forks on their z1,kz900 or kz1000? i have 50mm r1 forks on my kz750 and had no problem with a the forks hitting the tank on the left turn but on my z1 when the forks are turned to the left the forks hit off the tank with little or no turning radius, im thinkin of denting the tank iv seen it before but im wondering does anyone have any pics of one done all ready?
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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

11 Feb 2010 16:49
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KZ900 with ZX636 forks @ 52mm... (outer tubes 10" width)

To keep to the Stock turn radius and not hit the tank, had to relocate the tank mounts, tank, seat hinges and tail section back an inch....

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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

11 Feb 2010 18:04
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That had to be a pain. Roy
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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

11 Feb 2010 18:53
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or you can get... or make a set of triple trees that have an inch more offset...(more like the stock ones do)
and leave the tank seat ect where they are;-)
jut my .02

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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

11 Feb 2010 21:15
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thanks o.m.rock and irish.w problem is the frame has already been welded and painted and im all in money wise, this is one of the few things i over looked, im kicking myself that iv left myself in this pickle but i took a 50mm pipe and a hammer tonight and iv fixed the problem, it looks good, doesnt take to much away from the lines of the tank, im goin to post a build thread soon so keep an eye open.
p.s so how irish are you irish will?
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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

12 Feb 2010 08:38
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"That had to be a pain. Roy"... Compared ot the monoshock converions... piece of cake! ;)
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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

12 Feb 2010 17:09
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kzstreetfighter71 wrote:
thanks o.m.rock and irish.w problem is the frame has already been welded and painted and im all in money wise, this is one of the few things i over looked, im kicking myself that iv left myself in this pickle but i took a 50mm pipe and a hammer tonight and iv fixed the problem, it looks good, doesnt take to much away from the lines of the tank, im goin to post a build thread soon so keep an eye open.
p.s so how irish are you irish will?

New trees won't have any affect on the frame work. Expensive but they are the best option IMO.

I thought Irish had some clams made up already or am I remembering that thread wrong..:unsure:

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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

12 Feb 2010 17:12
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last time i talked to him he had a few sets done and they are a super nice piece. seen them in person that man can sure whittle aluminium.
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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

12 Feb 2010 21:57
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well i bit the bullet and welded a painted frame and did both, iv moved the tank stops back 1/2 inch and did a tank mod and all is good now,i hope....:unsure:
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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

13 Feb 2010 04:30 - 13 Feb 2010 04:34
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I hope you were kidding about hammering dents in your tank :laugh: Builb thread pics please so we can see the exact science behind this method.
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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

13 Feb 2010 06:20 - 13 Feb 2010 06:25
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Drewskis got indents in his kz1000's tank for the forks.
Looks great:

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Re: calling all strretfighters with 50mm forks!

13 Feb 2010 07:24
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yes!!!:cheer: thats exatly what iv done, and looks the same too, thanks rstnick!ill be starting a build thread on monday night after i get a few more things done.
06 Gsf 1200 bandit, 08 Triumph tiger 1010
05 Yam xv1700 , 02 Hon shadow 1100
1975 Z1 (currently working on)
1977 Z1000 ( running and in storage)
1978 Z1000 (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "skinny tank" (currently working on)
1978 Z1r "fat tank (gathering parts)
1979 z1000st (currently working on)

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