Kz650 rear wheel spacer

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Kz650 rear wheel spacer

06 Apr 2013 21:21 - 06 Apr 2013 21:32

I have a kz650b and i am in process of swaping out the wire wheels for mags. I am using c model wheels, I am having a issue with the right side spacer. Does the spacer sit inside then dust seal and butt up Against the brake caliper bracket? I have both c and d spacers and none seem to work. The c spacer has about a 1/2 play and the d is to long to even fit

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

06 Apr 2013 21:51

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Here's how the spacers are arranged on the KZ650-C models:

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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 00:24

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You must have all the correct spacers for that paticular model. I used a complete wheel and spacers from a 83 550c though it is a 16, it fit perfect. Although mine is a B1 it should work for your model, I would think, if you use the full set of spacers from the model the wheel is from.

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 15:22 - 07 Apr 2013 15:33

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I have it like the picture but still had a 1/4 gap between the spacer and brake bracket. I bought this as model c spacers but something is not right, if someone has spacers i will buy them

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 15:28 - 07 Apr 2013 18:15

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Just to see what would happen i put stainless washers to fill the gap but now it is hard to rotate the wheel after the axle is tight

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After looking at it more, the brake bracket is rubbing against the disc

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 19:10

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Did you install a KZ650-C swingarm and chain adjusters? Ed

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 19:40

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I did buy a c swingarm with chain adjusters, and it has the same dimensions, the only difference was the torque link mount

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 22:33

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Good. One of the KZ650-C chain adjusters should have a flat washer welded to it (see pic). That adjuster should go on the right hand side of the bike with the washer facing the wheel. Ed

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 23:13

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Chadmac395 wrote: Just to see what would happen i put stainless washers to fill the gap but now it is hard to rotate the wheel after the axle is tight

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After looking at it more, the brake bracket is rubbing against the disc

That spacer looks way too short. Take some measurements of your spacers and post them. Maybe someone has the same ones and will reply on this.

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75 Honda CB360 (runs and rides good but not a show bike)
77 KZ650B1 (Runs Great, but needs painted and a little work.)

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 23:14

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Also the drive hub from a B model is Different than a C model. You will need that too.

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 23:39

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For sure your right chain adjuster is wrong (see posting above for pic). As far as the other spacers go, see the diagram I provided above and check the pics below. Ed

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Re: Kz650 rear wheel spacer

07 Apr 2013 23:54 - 07 Apr 2013 23:58

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Yeah i dont have that chain adjuster, i need to find one pf those and a new spacer. I got the left side correct

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