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08 Nov 2012 21:22 #557559 by jhart26
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I Have a vague question, I just need a little direction. I Have a KZ200 that is missing the front brake caliper. The part is real hard to find so I am just going to replace the front end. I want to be able to use the original spoked wheel and disc. how would I go about doing that?
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08 Nov 2012 22:16 #557569 by wireman
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Have you checked the front end on a kz400 to see if its close? B)
Post a picture of your existing front end ,maybe we can get some ideas B)
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08 Nov 2012 22:32 - 08 Nov 2012 22:37 #557576 by wireman
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Well I did some searching of the kz200 gallery and the kz400 gallery and they sure do look like the same front end to me dimensionally wise anyway,so atleast that gives you an other avenue to search for parts to do a complete front end swap B)
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08 Nov 2012 22:51 #557577 by jhart26
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That was a very fast response, Thanks!
here is a pic of the bike, i'll get some close ups tomorrow. I think you are right though, I'll search for the kz400 parts
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08 Nov 2012 22:52 #557578 by jhart26
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09 Nov 2012 06:14 - 10 Nov 2012 00:35 #557623 by Patton
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jhart26 wrote: ...I Have a KZ200 that is missing the front brake caliper....

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In this picture, there seems to be a front brake caliper, and an upper brake hose, but perhaps the front master cylinder reservoir is missing. :unsure:

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09 Nov 2012 11:03 #557637 by wireman
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Yeah I noticed that also,but since there seems to be a lot more 400s out there than 200s I figure it would be easier to find a matched set of parts that way.
If the upper tubes are same diameter he might even be able to keep the kz200 triple trees since they fit the frame and just change everything else from there down and the master cylinder B)
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09 Nov 2012 12:56 #557642 by loudhvx
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The kz200 used a mechanical caliper with a normal cable-type brake-lever. No hydraulics.

I liked it.
It worked surprisingly well when properly maintained, and no fluid messes. It performed better than a drum, better feel etc, and was about as reliable.
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09 Nov 2012 21:15 #557679 by wireman
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loudhvx wrote: The kz200 used a mechanical caliper with a normal cable-type brake-lever. No hydraulics.

I liked it.
It worked surprisingly well when properly maintained, and no fluid messes. It performed better than a drum, better feel etc, and was about as reliable.

was about as reliable,now thats the part that scares me! :laugh:
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