78 KZ1000 LTD

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78 KZ1000 LTD

17 May 2011 21:05
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I am having trouble removing the inside bolt that holds the rear brake,the outside one I used a 14mm wrench and it came out with no problem. However the inside one is so close to the bleeder that there is no space to put either a socket or wrench.Does any body know what tool to use there? Tony in Toronto.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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Re: 78 KZ1000 LTD

17 May 2011 21:50
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should be allen head bolts that hold the 2 halves of a 78 rear caliper together,unless you have a 77 caliper on rear im pretty sure anyway.
got a picture,does it look like one of your front calipers bolted to a differant style bracket? B)
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Re: 78 KZ1000 LTD

17 May 2011 21:51
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Hi Tony, I got your paypal! Thanks! I did have the resevoir cover also.
I will ship them Wednesday to you.

On the back caliper, Take it off with the whole wheel, Pull the axle out. Are you sure it is not an Allen head bolt?
If it is a different style, hex head. An open end wrench on the outside. And a 14mm socket from the backside.

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Re: 78 KZ1000 LTD

18 May 2011 12:36
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We will try. Thanks.
I have a 1980 Kawasaki KZ750 Ltd. I bought new. I recently managed to get it out of my garage after 28 years and put it on the road again (2010). I feel like a kid all over again. Since I have acquired 3 78 KZ1000 Ltd, 1 1981 KZ1000 Ltd, and another 1980 KZ750 Ltd. Love the LTD's.

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