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Chain Guard

25 May 2015 12:59
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Hello, I have a 1976 KZ900, I would like to put a chrome chain guard on anyone have any Idea's, it has a 630 chain on it and it rub's the guard and I can't put up with that. Please. Help

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Re: Chain Guard

25 May 2015 14:51
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900 standard I take it? The ltds came with a chrome one from the factory. There were a few aftermarkets for the standard out there, I've got one kicking around, get a pic when i can
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
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Re: Chain Guard

25 May 2015 16:45
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Yes, it is a 900A4 1976, the plastic one i have rubs to much, I'll patiently wait for a pic,Thank You. John

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Re: Chain Guard

25 May 2015 17:17
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some after market ones out there but be careful some will rub on the frame and make holes
76 kz 900 1075 76 kz 900 a4 78 kz 1000 ltd

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Re: Chain Guard

25 May 2015 17:51
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Many, it not all, the LTD versions came with a chrome chain guard.
However, seems like I recall the the LTD guard has one of it's mounting holes in a slightly different location the the plastic KZ guard.
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Re: Chain Guard

25 May 2015 17:55
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Why does the chain rub?
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: Chain Guard

25 May 2015 18:09 - 25 May 2015 18:10
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My guard rubbed against the tire and consequently the chain, because I ran a fatter tire then the stock 400x18..... I was assuming the previous poster did too.
Bruce
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Re: Chain Guard

25 May 2015 20:53
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The original chain was a 530, the first owner switched it to a 630 chain, he also installed different shock's, which rub on the chain guard, and push it in slightly, causing the chain to rub in the tunnel of the guard

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Re: Chain Guard

25 May 2015 21:00
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Original was a 630, I believe every kz above the 550s was a 630 chain
my bikes; 80kz1000(project), 77 gl1000, 74 h2 (project)
Past; 78 kz1000, 83 kz550
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Re: Chain Guard

25 May 2015 21:42
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You're right. All had 630 chains. In 75 they went to the O ring chain that made it even fatter. The chrome chain guards don't have a inner side to them. I just made my own. I'd like a chrome one but keeping it clean will be more work.
Steve
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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
kzrider.com/forum/2-engine/597654-poser?start=240#704229

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Re: Chain Guard

26 May 2015 05:39
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Aren't 530 and 630 chains essentially the same width?
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Re: Chain Guard

26 May 2015 05:42
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www.z1enterprises.com/ChainTypeSize.aspx
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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

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