Rebuilding forks-what is this? KZ650H2

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Rebuilding forks-what is this? KZ650H2

09 May 2013 23:57

I am changing my fork seals and decided to pull the whole thing apart to make sure all was ok. This part fell out of my forks and I have no idea where it goes. No schematic I have seen has anything like it. I have a 1982 KZ650 H2.

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Re: Rebuilding forks-what is this? KZ650H2

10 May 2013 00:43

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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

jarlef.no/Kawasaki/Series/Z/650/z650files.htm

docs.google.com/file/d/0B0LxNUBYfNL8ZTQ2...mZTdkODdh/edit?pli=1

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Re: Rebuilding forks-what is this? KZ650H2

10 May 2013 08:03

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You're right, I also don't see anything like that in the schematic. Is there one of those is each of the fork legs, or was there only one? Are you positive the forks are the originals to the bike? Ed

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Re: Rebuilding forks-what is this? KZ650H2

10 May 2013 11:03

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If located above the springs, underneath the fork tube cap, might be owner- installed pieces intended to stiffen the suspension and reduce sag.

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Re: Rebuilding forks-what is this? KZ650H2

10 May 2013 11:38

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I agree w Patton. My bike has the same forks - that is not a stock part.

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Re: Rebuilding forks-what is this? KZ650H2

10 May 2013 14:58

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Excuse me, but Martin, would that pic happen to be from some sort of tutorial on servicing forks that has pics and labels? Because I'm busting mine down this weekend and something like that would be awesome to have around. :whistle:

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10 May 2013 16:18

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It's a photo of my forks. The 440's are probably similar, except for the fork caps - the 440 has circlips, whereas the CSR's are threaded.

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Re: Rebuilding forks-what is this? KZ650H2

10 May 2013 18:02

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This is all good stuff and I'm just chiming in so I can find it next week.

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Re: Rebuilding forks-what is this? KZ650H2

10 May 2013 20:17

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Thanks guys. It seems like everything should work fine without it. It was in both forks, but I could not figure out what it was for. This has been a real learning experience for me. Hopefully I can finish them tonight.

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