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
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.
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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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????
15 Nov 2011 02:04
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
really?
that sucks.
what about extended fork caps.
if not readily available can be custom made..
leon
that sucks.
what about extended fork caps.
if not readily available can be custom made..
leon
skiatook,oklahoma 1980 z1r,1978 kz 1000 z1r x 3,
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
1976 kz 900 x 3
i make what i can,and save the rest!
billybiltit.blogspot.com/
www.kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/325862-triple-tree-custom-work
kzrider.com/forum/5-chassis/294594-frame-bracing?limitstart=0
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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????
06 Dec 2011 01:40
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.
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
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
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
kz900/1000 forks are same diameter but roughly 3/4" longer if youre looking for more ground clearance

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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????
07 Dec 2011 10:56
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 12:27wireman 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.
Later, Doug
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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
check this:
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Re: 1993 zx wheels and forks on a 1977 kz 650 ?????
11 Dec 2011 03:59
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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