Spoked wheels for 1981 KZ750?

More
28 Feb 2012 19:10 #506889 by rhb629
Spoked wheels for 1981 KZ750? was created by rhb629
Is it possible to fit spoked wheels on an '81 KZ750? I've been looking around but haven't found anyone who's actually done this, just ideas. I need new tires and fork seals, so it would be a good time to try it.

For the front, I know some KZ900's and KZ1000's had spoked dual disc wheels. The problem is those have 17mm axles whereas mine is 15mm. I suppose the legs or maybe even the whole front end would have to be switched out to accommodate the larger axle.

If I reduced down to a single disc in the front, I think a wheel from an 80's KZ650 CSR, 70's CB750, or 70's CB550 might fit.

The rear axle on my bike is 17mm with a disc brake. If I switched out the swing arm would a rear wheel from a 70's KZ750 twin (20mm axle) fit into the existing caliper? I don't have a welder, so relocating either caliper isn't a possibility.

Interested to hear from anyone who has done this before.

1978 Kawasaki KZ650B
1981 Kawasaki KZ750-E2 ( kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/506846-1981-kz750-e2-project )
1973 Honda CB350G
1981 Honda CM400C (sold)
1986 Honda CMX250 (sold)

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
28 Feb 2012 19:47 - 19 Feb 2013 14:06 #506895 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic -
.
Last edit: 19 Feb 2013 14:06 by martin_csr.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum