KZ900 Spoke Wheel Options

Hi Ya'll....

So I sold off my stock KZ900 wires. I am starting to think I should have reconsidered that. I am thinking about buying a set and replacing them with 17" aluminum hoops. My question is, are there any disc wire wheel options around the 76-80 time period? I know they had them in 81+ , but they are awfully large hubs and if I sink the rim size down one size, you probable won't see a single spoke! Let me know what hubs were available.

Cory

78 A 1000 had wires with disk.

76-78 900/1000 use same front wire wheel,so did 750 twins and early 650s.
As far as a disc brake rear wheel goes 77-78 kz1000 A-series would probably be easiest,750 twin also used disc brake rear wheel but Im not sure if bearing size is same

I have access to a '81 CSR front wheel which I think might be a decent match for the ZRX from forks and speedo drive. The rear I will keep an eye open for, but I am thinking about a a Kawi KLR650 rear hub. It is pretty streamline and may work well. Any one got a picture of the KZ rear hub or wheel with disc brake from the 78-80 like Wireman recommends?

Cory

1977 KZ1000-A1 spoke with single disc

1978 KZ1000-A2 spoke with single disc and spoke with dual discs



Good Fortune!

Lots of good info on kawasaki.com, including parts diagrams, part names, part numbers, models sharing same part, availability, etc. Here's a link for help with navigating the site and finding information.
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&...w&catid=13&id=376734

Good Fortune!

I used wheels/forks and swingarm off a 78 kz1000 on my z1 build first time around

Yep going to start with a set of hubs off a 81 CSR and adapt what I need to. Will have them re-laced with 17" hoops for my modern tires. Will post up pics when I start.

Cory