1977 KZ1000 front master cylinder
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1977 KZ1000 front master cylinder
03 Jun 2016 06:29
I hit a deer on my 1977 KZ1000 the other night and the front master cylinder is beyond repair. I have looked on line and see plenty of replacement units at reasonable prices but all have stated for dual disc only. I have a single disc and was wondering if there is any "Real" reason that I can't use the dual disc master cylinder. Any one have any luck or issues with some of the aftermarket units? The unit currently on the bike looks like it might be a carry over from the KZ900 as it has the round aluminum screw on cover.
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 front master cylinder
03 Jun 2016 06:42
I bought 1 from this place about 9 yrs. ago , it was less money than a rebuild kit for my original M/C, & it still works great to this day
www.ebay.com/usr/usa-motorcycles-inc?_tr...p2053788.m1543.l2754
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www.ebay.com/usr/usa-motorcycles-inc?_tr...p2053788.m1543.l2754
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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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Re: 1977 KZ1000 front master cylinder
03 Jun 2016 12:28
The dual disk MC bore is 5/8"; the single disk bore is 14mm. I highly recommend you buy the correct MC, otherwise the brake "feel" is not going to be right. Ed
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 front master cylinder
03 Jun 2016 12:36
Go for the 5/8 bore! gives you a reason to go double disc! those other parts are all over ebay and cheap. 4 hole disc's and calipers, the opposite brackets are easy to find, caliper bodys inter change.
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Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 front master cylinder
03 Jun 2016 20:01
OK. Thanks for the responses. One more question....I took off the broken MC and I see no connections/ wiring for activating the brake light. How is this done as those that I see for sale all show an external brake light switch mounted at the bottom of the unit. I looked at the junction mounted between the forks and still see nothing that looks like wiring to me. Am I missing something? Is there some sort of pressure switch that I just dont see?
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Re: 1977 KZ1000 front master cylinder
03 Jun 2016 20:09
On my 1977 KZ650 there's a switch for the front brake light on the lower part of the triple tree (see image below). Ed
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1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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