Lowering a 1980 KZ1300B

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05 Jan 2011 15:00 #420227 by HVYMTL
Lowering a 1980 KZ1300B was created by HVYMTL
I recently purchased a 1980 KZ1300B (touring), and would like to know the best way to lower this mammoth beast at least a little bit. Does anybody have any suggestions? Lowering blocks, shorter shocks? Everything on the bike is original and probably either needs to be replaced or rebuilt anyway, so I'm not afraid to throw a little bit of money at it if I need to. Thanks!
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05 Jan 2011 17:48 #420259 by AtLarge
Replied by AtLarge on topic Lowering a 1980 KZ1300B
Gorgeous bike. DO NOT ALTER IT! Wear high heels or grow longer legs. :laugh:

1973 Honda CL70-K3
1975 Kawasaki 350 F9-C
1983 Kawasaki KZ750-K1
1994 BMW K1100RS
2008 Suzuki GSX1300-BKK8 #1120

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05 Jan 2011 18:10 #420263 by StreetfighterKz
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Don't lower it too much or you'll be dragging the mufflers around every corner. The Kz1300B I ride is stock and I have enough trouble as it is, even when I hang off the bike some.

Later, Doug

1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax

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06 Jan 2011 12:33 #420372 by HVYMTL
Replied by HVYMTL on topic Lowering a 1980 KZ1300B
Thanks! I think I'll take your advice and keep it stock. I never see these on the road, and would hate to mess it up. At the very least I know I will have to rebuild the forks, because it sat for so long. The brake pads and rotors were completely oil logged. I'm looking forward to showing it off this spring- maybe with some very tall boots.

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