Does this look right?

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Does this look right?

29 Nov 2011 17:19 - 29 Nov 2011 17:19
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I had to replace the speedometer drive and apparently didn't take notice of the gap between the drive and the wheel center hub cap when removing the original. Is this big of gap normal?


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Re: Does this look right?

29 Nov 2011 20:09
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I know there is some kind of drive notch or slot that has to mate. make sure it's in right.
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Re: Does this look right?

29 Nov 2011 22:01 - 29 Nov 2011 22:02
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Darn nobody can go and look at their front wheel and tell me if there is that big of gap on their bikes? By the way it is a 1980 KZ1000
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Re: Does this look right?

29 Nov 2011 23:06
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Attachment speedo008.jpg not found


not much of help it looks differant than mine (2002)
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Re: Does this look right?

29 Nov 2011 23:19 - 29 Nov 2011 23:20
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Looks close,



Measures about 1/16" (0.062)(1.6mm)

Do the bolt heads clear when you rotate it?
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Re: Does this look right?

29 Nov 2011 23:21
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Maybe this will help... you didnt specify model type kz1000- A4, B4, C3, D3, E2, or G1 ??? All 80 yr models.

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Re: Does this look right?

30 Nov 2011 01:31
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Sorry it is a B4.
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Re: Does this look right?

30 Nov 2011 01:53 - 30 Nov 2011 01:54
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I don't think it's right, but only takes 30 seconds to put the axle through and begin to tighten the axle nuts. If any resistance to easy roll of the wheel by starting to tighten the axle, the tangs in the drive are not aligned correctly with the cut outs in the wheel. That's what it looks like, the drive is not aligned correctly but give it a go with the axle to see.
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Re: Does this look right?

11 Dec 2011 12:38
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just looked at mine a 1980ltd 1000 there is about a 1/16 gap between drive & hub.

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Re: Does this look right?

23 Feb 2012 03:35 - 23 Feb 2012 03:37
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oops double post!
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Re: Does this look right?

23 Feb 2012 03:35
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Well I assembled the front wheel and put it on the bike. Tightened everything up and it still looks like there is a good sized gap between the wheel hub cover and the speedometer drive unit.

Can anyone else with a 1980 KZ1000 or similar set-up tell me if this looks right?
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