18 inch rear on KZ400
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18 inch rear on KZ400
21 Oct 2015 18:18
Is there a 18 inch mag that would fit on a 78 kz400 ? Ive got a 1000 front end that ill be installing on it and i have a wire and mag front wheel for it. Kinda thinking of going with the mag wheels for a change.

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Re: 18 inch rear on KZ400
23 Oct 2015 09:56 - 23 Oct 2015 09:57
Drum or disc rear brake? Most of the Kawasaki wheels a interchangeable to a degree, there was a huge utilization of common parts back then. I would think 550, 650 and 750's would be a good place to start and there were versions of the KZ400 with alloys too, but I don't know if they had those with an 18" rear in the US. If there are differences it's usually in the spacers and wheel spindles/bearings rather than in the actual rim. Drum rears in 18" alloy are harder to find.
1978 KZ1000A2 Wiseco 1075 kit
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400
Old enough to know better, still too young to care
1977 KZ650B1
1973 Triumph Tiger TR7V
1968 BSA Victor Special 441
2015 Triumph Thunderbird LT
1980 Suzuki SP400
Old enough to know better, still too young to care
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Re: 18 inch rear on KZ400
23 Oct 2015 10:50 - 24 Oct 2015 02:04
It's probably a drum brake. The 82 440-G2 Belt has an 18" cast alloy Rr wheel, but a chain drive sprocket carrier may swap. Other models to check would be the 650-F1 or 550A. I'd guess the 400 brake panel & sprocket carrier stuff is different from those, so you'll probably need the entire rear wheel assy. I know for sure that the shock dampers are different, but the axle diameter is the same (same castle nut). I have no idea if there would be alignment or fitment problems with a non-stock wheel.
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Re: 18 inch rear on KZ400
26 Oct 2015 16:00
Thanks guys, yes it is a drum brake.
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