KZ1000 rear caliper

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06 Mar 2012 00:34 #508038 by BlackZ1R
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I need to know if the rear caliper on a '78 KZ1000 is the long style like the type on the '80 LTD and Z1-R models or the short style?
My bud has a '78 LTD with the short style rear caliper that looks a lot like a front caliper.
Which is correct for the '78 KZ?

Can anyone here point me in the right direction to a publication that I can get build facts out of for early Z1 and KZ Kawis? I've been wanting a good source for detailed info on these bikes. Thanks.

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06 Mar 2012 00:43 #508041 by ramtough_63
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long style 78 KZ1000 A2A


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06 Mar 2012 01:01 #508044 by BlackZ1R
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Right on. So that is the correct caliper on my '78 KZee!!
Funny that the '78 LTD has the short caliper.
Any good publications for build info with plenty of PICS???
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06 Mar 2012 01:19 #508046 by ramtough_63
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not that I know dig around i am sure there are
1978 KZ1000 A2
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1984 Goldwing 1200 Interstate
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06 Mar 2012 06:47 #508078 by andy9802gt
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Redline has some info on their site. Two piston rears are A model and single piston rears are LTD.
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06 Mar 2012 11:12 #508102 by BlackZ1R
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andy9802gt wrote: Redline has some info on their site. Two piston rears are A model and single piston rears are LTD.

Good to know. This has got me thinking. Would the single piston rear caliper tame the rear brakes down a bit? The rear on my A2 with a SS brake line is kinda touchy. What is a good way to tame it down and keep it from locking up the wheel so easy?
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