Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

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Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

15 Jul 2014 20:31
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I am having a heck of a time trying to find the proper rotors for my KZ. They are grooved pretty badly but I don't know where/ what to look for without finding extremely expensive rotors. Sorry I'm sure this question has been asked a billion times.

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Re: Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

15 Jul 2014 20:54
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I got some good used rotors for my 750 twin off fleabay.
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Re: Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

15 Jul 2014 20:56
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I always seem to find the deeply grooved ones that are over priced. Or the pictures are detailed enough.

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Re: Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

16 Jul 2014 04:04
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If the rotors aren't ruined here's another option @ $45 per rotor. Ed

www.truedisk.net/
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Re: Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

16 Jul 2014 07:58
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationHave you measured the disks to see if they're still within spec? Do the brakes work?
The Fr disk on my 81 650 has wear grooves & just about every disk I've ever seen has grooves scored into them.

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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Re: Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

16 Jul 2014 08:14
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They work they are just pretty grooved. I'm not sure if they are within limits or not because I don't know what the limits are. I appreciate the replies guys.

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Re: Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

16 Jul 2014 08:35
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Take a very close look at the rotors. They usually have the minimum thickness spec cast or stamped into them, although sometimes the stamped spec is hard to read (see mine below). Ed

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Re: Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

16 Jul 2014 08:38
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Find a machine shop that machines flywheels, they can check/machine them for you.
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Re: Finding Brake Rotors 81 KZ 750

16 Jul 2014 19:59
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Open this link and scroll down to "The Bible" for a free manual download.
mbsween.bike-night.com/kz750l3/index.html




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