1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

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1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

13 Nov 2011 02:26 - 24 Nov 2011 02:32
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I want to put zx wheels on my ahrma kz 650 racer but would like to keep the ride heigth for cornering.
I can allways use longer rear shocks but I'm having trouble getting longer fork tubes.
I like the 41mm fork tubes but there inches short.
Or should I try and use the stock kz front end and try and modify to accept the zx ft wheel.

I'm currently healing up from touching down hard with a racebike that had low ride heigth.


zx ft wheel to wide for kz forks so it looks like I'll use the zx forks.

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

14 Nov 2011 14:32
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www.frankmain.qpg.com/

these folks can build you new tubes however long you want.

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

15 Nov 2011 02:04
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I called them--they said they couldn't make them.

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

15 Nov 2011 11:18
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really?

that sucks.

what about extended fork caps.

if not readily available can be custom made..

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

06 Dec 2011 01:40
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I'm gonna put the zx 600 d front end on.
stock lower steering bearing will work.
Top one had to get all balls thinnest one.
will update when i get bearings.

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

07 Dec 2011 02:31
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Don't forget steering stop.

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

07 Dec 2011 02:37
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have you looked at wider triple trees from a cop bike with your stock forks?
kz900/1000 forks are same diameter but roughly 3/4" longer if youre looking for more ground clearance B)
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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

07 Dec 2011 10:56
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I'm watching...have a Kz650 build going too (slowly). :)

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

07 Dec 2011 12:27
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wireman wrote: have you looked at wider triple trees from a cop bike with your stock forks?

If it helps, I'm using a Police front end with a ZX11 front rim and brake system. The Police front end bolts right on in place of the stock front end without the need for a bearing swap.

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

11 Dec 2011 03:53 - 11 Dec 2011 03:54
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check this:
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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

11 Dec 2011 03:59
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can not make a link,so here it this way: http-www.allballsracing.com-index.php-forkconvertion you just have to fill up your bike brand,year etc,and they give you a list of forks that fit your bike. Plus they give you a new bearing size that go with it. Awesome!!!!

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????

12 Dec 2011 02:25
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latest update.

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