Mag wheel conversion question

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Mag wheel conversion question

30 Jun 2016 13:56

Hey guys new here. I have a 1979 Kz650 that I'm rebuilding. The spoked wheels were not in good condition so I decided to get some mags off eBay . I read that a 16" rear wheel from a Kz550 will fit. This is true right? Anyway I received the wheel today . Looking at it I see the rubber damper is inside the wheel. Does that come out? I want to get these powder coated and obviously can't with rubber in there. Thanks

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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

30 Jun 2016 14:20 - 30 Jun 2016 14:25

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Yes, the rubber shock damper will come out. It's probably held in place by a small amount of adhesive & also just stuck from being in there for 30+ yrs. I would test fit the wheel before doing anything.

powder coating. I don't know much about it, but keep in mind that the stuff can be thick, so it could affect how stuff fits.

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

30 Jun 2016 15:05

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Thanks buddy. I ha e since got plate off and cushion out. My next question is what is the cog drive on other side.? It's around the bearing

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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

30 Jun 2016 15:54 - 01 Jul 2016 12:38

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Do you mean the rear coupling assy? .... aka sprocket carrier. I use the diagrams at Partzilla.

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

30 Jun 2016 16:30

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I'm assuming so. I tried to post a pic but it says it's too large. The wheel is off an 82 kz550 ltd. I removed the Cush drive plate. The plate has an area that looks like another part meshes with. I don't have my bike here it's at the shop . I can't compare.

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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

30 Jun 2016 20:44

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If you are trying to post a pic from your phone, text the pic to yourself and then save it. It will have been resized smaller and then you will be able to upload it here.
Here's a picture of the rear wheel (This was a 550 but.. same basics) I uploaded from my phone for reference to which part you are questioning:

'82 KZ550a
'79 KZ650c
'82 CSR 1000

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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

30 Jun 2016 21:04

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Here's a pic

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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

30 Jun 2016 21:18

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That's for a shaft model.
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: Mag wheel conversion question

30 Jun 2016 21:30

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Thanks Steve. I had a feeling it was wrong wheel

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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

01 Jul 2016 05:01 - 01 Jul 2016 05:59

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If you want an 18" wheel, a cast alloy wheel from a 1980 650F or 80-83 550A should fit. the 650F is probably a tube-type (TT). the 550A wheels are tubeless & will have Tubeless cast into the wheel. but the A1 might be TT.

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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

01 Jul 2016 07:47

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I wondered the same thing - 16"? I assumed he has a CSR and didn't want to change the ride configuration. My 650 has an 18" rear wheel.

'82 KZ550a
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Re: Mag wheel conversion question

01 Jul 2016 07:51 - 01 Jul 2016 07:58

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Thanks guys. It's a 16" I'm going with. This is easiest way to keep the stock drum set up in the rear. It's a 79 kz650 B. I found a 1980 550 16" on eBay . I'll probably buy that.

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