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25 May 2013 00:43 #589086 by Joe89
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I am getting ready to change out the front tire on my '83 750 Spectre. Found some Dunlop 404's for a decent price was wondering if anyone had any feedback on them, also if anyone knows the recommended torque for when I put the wheel back on that would be incredibly helpful. Thanks
Joe

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25 May 2013 03:09 - 25 May 2013 03:09 #589098 by Spectre1982
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Factory service manual on my '82 Spectre quotes: Front axle nut - 47 ft-lb

Front axle clamp bolt - 10 ft-lb.
1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre

1978 Kawasaki KZ200

1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago



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25 May 2013 08:39 #589110 by martin_csr
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A factory manual is handy for stuff like this. Not sure if there's a pdf in the filebase here.
If you'd like a hard copy, search ebbaayy for KZ750 Shaft Manual - they come up for sale often & usually there are 1 or 2 reasonably priced. Kawasaki service manuals have a model application chart on the back cover.
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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25 May 2013 15:33 - 25 May 2013 15:36 #589152 by bountyhunter
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Joe89 wrote: I am getting ready to change out the front tire on my '83 750 Spectre. Found some Dunlop 404's for a decent price was wondering if anyone had any feedback on them

I ran Dunlops a couple of times. They are a decent tire.
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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25 May 2013 16:42 - 25 May 2013 16:44 #589164 by steell
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I ran Dunlop GT501's, and they were a decent tire, then made a mistake when I cheaped out and went with the Dunlop 404's. Front end washed out twice with the 404's, where a GT501 would not have.

If you're a cruiser, then the 404's will work fine.
KD9JUR
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25 May 2013 21:16 #589182 by Joe89
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Thanks for all the help and advice. I ended up going with a Dunlop 404. Not the top of the line but not the cheapest piece of crap I could get my hands on either. Just took it for a ride after a grueling hour wrestling with it and it rides awesome!!

Thanks again everyone its appreciated!

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26 May 2013 17:06 #589291 by RonKZ650
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The 404 is not a great tire to say the least. I tried a set once, and they are not bad at first, but be careful after they age. This is the only tire I've run in 43yrs of riding that I removed before it was bald. Got real scary when even 1/2 worn.
321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.

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26 May 2013 17:19 #589296 by P21
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spitfires S11 work for me

Dunlop is a hard carcuss of tire
Kawasaki KZ 1000 Police (2002) P21

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27 May 2013 02:23 #589368 by Spectre1982
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I'm going to try a set of Michelin Commander IIs. My back tire is basically bald.
1982 Kawasaki KZ750 Spectre

1978 Kawasaki KZ200

1985 Yamaha XV1000 Virago



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27 May 2013 19:51 #589484 by Joe89
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So far all is good, major improvements over the one with I had. It had all kinds of cracks in the sidewall made me nervous. I haven't had issues with it so far granted its only seen about 100 miles. I'll keep an eye on it and pay close attention though.

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