Opinions needed on forks

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Opinions needed on forks

31 Jan 2011 11:19
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Hi, I've got a Z750 L1 (1981) and I need to replace the forks, I've recently bought a pair which were advertised to fit a KZ650, KZ650SR and KZ650D.
As I understand they might be slightly shorter (although not %100 sure about that), which I guess wouldn't be much of a problem, what do you think, are they going to fit ok ?I appreciate your opinions, cheers, Steve.

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Re: Opinions needed on forks

31 Jan 2011 11:34
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Not sure about the length, but another issue might be the placement of the brake calipers. Since you've already bought them, I guess the thing to do would be to slap 'em on there to see how they fit.

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Re: Opinions needed on forks

31 Jan 2011 12:05
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www.kawasaki.com/DefaultFrame.aspx?strCo.../VICHOOSEVEHICLE.ASP

You can look up the parts here, and maybe the lower legs are the same even if the tubes are shorter.
'80 Z750fx
'81 KZ550A
'81 GPz550's, Too many!
'82 KZ1000R
'82 GPz750
'90 ZR550


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Re: Opinions needed on forks

31 Jan 2011 15:36 - 31 Jan 2011 15:45
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Brake calipers will bolt on, I have 83 GPz750 calipers on my 79 750 twin.

Forks will work also, both are 36mm diameter, but the 650 forks might be an inch shorter (don't think so, but don't remember for sure)

I also don't remember if the 650 and 750 four use the same front axle diameter, but you can look at the wheel bearings list in the filebase to see if they both use the same wheel bearings.

Can't look it up on that link because the US didn't get the L model until 1983 (KZ750L3) (dummy me just tried).
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Last edit: 31 Jan 2011 15:45 by steell.

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Re: Opinions needed on forks

02 Feb 2011 08:18
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Thanks for your replies guys, very helpful and keeps me optimistic, when the forks arrive I'll post again and tell you if they fit ok, cheers.

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