Front suspension and swing arm

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Front suspension and swing arm

07 Aug 2011 23:39
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Hello I'm pretty new to KZR but I'm looking for some help. I have a 83' KZ750 cafe project I'm working on and I want to put on a more modern front end and rear swing arm. Does anyone know of a new bike that would match up well to a 83 KZ frame?

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Re: Front suspension and swing arm

08 Aug 2011 11:43
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There was one model of 83 KZ750 twin (Belt drive), and four models of 83 KZ750 four.

Which model do you have?
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Re: Front suspension and swing arm

08 Aug 2011 12:23
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Welcome to the forum. Most any modern forks can be fit by changing the steering stem; that is, use the stock stem in the new triple clams. Some fabrication may be needed, such as new headlight and instrument cluster mounts. If a front end off a naked bike , like ZRX, is used, then less fabricating will be needed. Search this forum and you will find a bunch of threads on front end / fork conversions.
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www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: Front suspension and swing arm

08 Aug 2011 12:48
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I have a four.

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Re: Front suspension and swing arm

08 Aug 2011 12:56
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Thank for the reply. The front end is off. I plan on doing a totally new front end. Lights, gauges I just wanted to something more modern and progressive. I wanted to find something that will mount right up to the stock stem.

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