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16 Feb 2011 17:57 #431148
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Looking for a set of kz shortened forks
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16 Feb 2011 18:01 #431151
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'78 KZ1075 LTD
stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
race built crank by John Pearson
Mikuni rs34's
k410 cams
back cut tranny
8" over D&G swinger
proving once again that age and treachery is better than youth and enthusiasm
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just saw a set on flea bay
'78 KZ1075 LTD
stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
race built crank by John Pearson
Mikuni rs34's
k410 cams
back cut tranny
8" over D&G swinger
proving once again that age and treachery is better than youth and enthusiasm
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17 Feb 2011 03:01 #431211
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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which kz,how short?
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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17 Feb 2011 06:46 - 11 Feb 2013 12:40 #431226
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18 Feb 2011 17:40 #431641
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1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110
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Put a spacer in the bottom leg and shorten them yourself. They make 1", 2" and 3" spacers or you can make then yourself. This is how many racers do it instead of cutting the fork tubes.
1980 LTD (changed over the years), 1979 LTD (being rebuilt), 1977 KZ turbo and various KZ's in various states of build. KLX110
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19 Feb 2011 11:54 #431820
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racer54 is right i have some here if your still in need
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19 Feb 2011 12:06 #431831
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I think the 38 mm Police bike forks are shorter than stock KZ as well.bj
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19 Feb 2011 16:06 #431902
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Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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what bike/how much????????????????????? :S
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19 Feb 2011 16:35 #431911
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1x1973 Z1900,2x1974 Z1A900,2x1975 Z1B900,2x1976 KZ900s & 2x79KZ1300
XS1100 Yamaha solo
XS1100 Yamaha with DJP sidecar
FJ1100 Yamaha
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I bought the shortened forks that were on ebay recently they were Z650 Tubes fitted with z1 sliders the z650 tubes are shorter from the factory
1x1973 Z1900,2x1974 Z1A900,2x1975 Z1B900,2x1976 KZ900s & 2x79KZ1300
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20 Feb 2011 16:31 #432176
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i think the h1 and h2 are real short to all stock
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20 Feb 2011 17:00 #432181
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Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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KZ 650? KZ750? KZ 900?? KZ1000? Shorten by 1" 2"?
Curious about this myself
thanks
Curious about this myself
thanks
Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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20 Feb 2011 17:11 - 20 Feb 2011 17:12 #432185
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Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
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By the way Sir, a wise friend ( Jeff from Z1) and I were discussing this because I too was thinking of doing this , he pointed out to me a couple things you may wish to consider about lowering the front forks.
Lowering the forks may make center stand and side stand useless ( OK, Obviously not that serious I guess)
most importantly.though..shortening the forks too much may cause the back of front fender to hit the exhaust under extremely hard braking creating a very exciting occassion.
I looked at the construction of the bike saw what he meant decided to reconsider....Regards
TenneesseeZ
Lowering the forks may make center stand and side stand useless ( OK, Obviously not that serious I guess)
most importantly.though..shortening the forks too much may cause the back of front fender to hit the exhaust under extremely hard braking creating a very exciting occassion.
I looked at the construction of the bike saw what he meant decided to reconsider....Regards
TenneesseeZ
Have 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B & 2003 Harley Davidson Heritage Softail Classic
Had Hondas, Harleys and many ,many Z Series Kaws both Std. & LTD's
Last edit: 20 Feb 2011 17:12 by ed spangler. Reason: clarification
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