1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

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1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

14 Dec 2014 18:35
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Hello all. New to this forum. Working on a cafe project using (as far as i can tell) 1983 kz 750 cast wheels. The rotors are pretty tired and need replacement. Any one have advice on other disc rotors from compatible models/years that will fit?

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Re: 1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

15 Dec 2014 14:51
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Why not use the correct ones?
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: 1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

15 Dec 2014 14:55
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No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationIf you have an F1, here's another option

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: Re:1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

15 Dec 2014 16:45
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TexasKZ wrote: Why not use the correct ones?

Just casting a wider net, i understand many parts are interchangeable on the 80's kz's. "Correct" ones would be best of course.

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Re: Re:1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

15 Dec 2014 18:51
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I suggest you just have yours properly resurfaced. Here's the place - $45 each. Ed

www.truedisk.net/
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Re: Re:1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

16 Dec 2014 00:25
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650ed wrote: I suggest you just have yours properly resurfaced. Here's the place - $45 each. Ed

www.truedisk.net/

Great link, thanks. Would look into that for sure if i was stateside

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Re: Re:1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

16 Dec 2014 06:21 - 16 Dec 2014 07:29
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It helps to mention the exact model. Guessing it's an 83 KZ750-L3.
According to the cross-reference info at Partzilla, the L3 has the same front brake disks as a number of models, including the Kawasaki Vulcan VN750 thru 2004. Same part numbers.
From comparing eebbaayy photos, the KZ & VN rotors look the same.

The Rr disk was used on most of the KZ700/750-4s & a GPz550 (the Vulcan has a Rr drum brake).

41080-1130 DISC,FR,SILVER
1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road
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Re: Re:1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

16 Dec 2014 14:51
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martin_csr wrote: It helps to mention the exact model. Guessing it's an 83 KZ750-L3.
According to the cross-reference info at Partzilla, the L3 has the same front brake disks as a number of models, including the Kawasaki Vulcan VN750 thru 2004. Same part numbers.
From comparing eebbaayy photos, the KZ & VN rotors look the same.

The Rr disk was used on most of the KZ700/750-4s & a GPz550 (the Vulcan has a Rr drum brake).

41080-1130 DISC,FR,SILVER

The bikes a bit of a frankenbike sweep-the-shop-floor basket case (cb550 frame and engine, some 350 parts and kz wheels and rear brake) so im really just guessing based on online detective work on exact model. Great info though. Thank you

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Re: Re:1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

28 Dec 2014 19:08
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Light resurfacing did the trick

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Re: Re:1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

28 Dec 2014 19:27
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Cheap and easy, two of my favorite solutions
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24

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Re: Re:1983 kz 750 brake rotor replacements

01 Jan 2015 20:22
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TexasKZ wrote: Cheap and easy, two of my favorite solutions

Took them as far as service limit would allow.. Should be good for a few more miles though before outright replacement. Anyone look into the idea of custom cnc for " brand new" kawasaki pattern rotors? My front caliper and fork is off a cb550, i should actually be using 10 mm larger diameter discs.

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