Z1 900 -76 Caliper and fork leg confusion

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18 Oct 2014 13:01 #651038 by Micke
Hi!
Got a Z1 900 -76 A4 "in a box". It's been dissasembled long time ago and now am I tryin to get it together. It's goin pretty well but now I hit something weird when working with the front break system (twin discs).
The calipers doesn't fit the bolt holes on the lower fork leg. The center distance between the holes on the caliper is 74 mm but it's only 54 mm between the bolt holes on the fork leg :ohmy:
I guess either the fork leg or the caliper break kit is from another bike model. Could someone give a hint on what is actually right for this model. Also advise on easiest way forward - replace break kit or fork legs woud be great.

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/Mikael, Sweden
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18 Oct 2014 13:44 #651040 by 650ed
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The forks are from a different model. The Z900-A4 forks did not have reflectors. Ed

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18 Oct 2014 14:52 - 18 Oct 2014 15:04 #651042 by floivanus
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76 is a kz900, or z900, 75 is the last year of the z1; and parts are different, Im guessing later ltd brakes.

And 73-75 z1 forks, either gotta buy the z1 dual disc setup ($$$$) or the kz900/1000 stuff (cheap and correct). You also have a kz900/1000 fromt wheel and rotors

my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
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18 Oct 2014 15:54 #651050 by PLUMMEN
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Calipers appear to be 76-77 900/1000 style along with wheel and axle,calipers and rotors might be from a 76 900 ltd also since they aren't drilled and still have steel/rubber lines.
Forks are z1 or early h series 2 smoker parts. :)

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18 Oct 2014 17:25 #651061 by pete greek1
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Looks like 73-75 fork bottoms, & they are not 76 LTD rotors, 76 LTD rotors were drilled
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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18 Oct 2014 19:38 #651073 by PLUMMEN
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76 ltd rotors were not drilled. :)

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18 Oct 2014 21:16 #651080 by pete greek1
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I think you're right Plummen, , in fact, you are, right !! :blush: :blush:

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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18 Oct 2014 21:30 #651081 by PLUMMEN
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I think it may of actually been 79 before the ltds started getting drilled rotors. ;)

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19 Oct 2014 14:44 #651149 by Micke
Replied by Micke on topic Z1 900 -76 Caliper and fork leg confusion
Great! Thanks for all comments! Guess I need to find a set of forks. Really want to keep thos twin discs.
Cheers

/Mikael

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19 Oct 2014 14:55 #651151 by pete greek1
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I believe any KZ 1000 forks from 76-80 should be the same B)
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!
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19 Oct 2014 15:02 #651152 by etbike3135
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PM me if you want to trade a set of fork legs for your. Just the bottoms not the tubes. I have several sets that are polished and nice.

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19 Oct 2014 15:12 #651153 by pete greek1
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Tom, check your P.M.
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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