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Shortened forks

16 Feb 2011 17:57
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Looking for a set of kz shortened forks

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Re: Shortened forks

16 Feb 2011 18:01
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just saw a set on flea bay
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Re: Shortened forks

17 Feb 2011 03:01
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which kz,how short? B)
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17 Feb 2011 06:46 - 11 Feb 2013 12:40
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1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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Re: Shortened forks

18 Feb 2011 17:40
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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.
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Re: Shortened forks

19 Feb 2011 11:54
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racer54 is right i have some here if your still in need

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Re: Shortened forks

19 Feb 2011 12:06
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I think the 38 mm Police bike forks are shorter than stock KZ as well.bj

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Re: Shortened forks

19 Feb 2011 16:06
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what bike/how much????????????????????? :S
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Re: Shortened forks

19 Feb 2011 16:35
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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
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Re: Shortened forks

20 Feb 2011 16:31
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i think the h1 and h2 are real short to all stock

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Re: Shortened forks

20 Feb 2011 17:00
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KZ 650? KZ750? KZ 900?? KZ1000? Shorten by 1" 2"?
Curious about this myself
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Re: Shortened forks

20 Feb 2011 17:11 - 20 Feb 2011 17:12
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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
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Last edit: 20 Feb 2011 17:12 by ed spangler. Reason: clarification

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