Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

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Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

18 Sep 2016 19:37

I see that Z1E has a front 19" rim to fit my KZ. Its only $69. I know it's a steel rim, but is it a decent rim? I want a nice rim and I know that Z1 Enterprise sells good stuff. I plan on racing on occasion at the drag strip and was wandering if this would be ok for 140MPH blasts at the track?

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
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1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 07:28

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This is the rim you're talking about? www.z1enterprises.com/product/PM72-5141

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 07:48

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Yea, thats it.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 07:49

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Ive got my front hub and it's chrome and I have a set of Buchannon stainless spokes and nipples.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 08:13

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Looks good to me. I wonder how good the cheaper spoke set is?
Steve

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 08:18

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BTW the Z1 hub is bigger so the cheap set won't work for me.
www.z1enterprises.com/product/PM72-5171
I have a KZ front wheel on my bike.
www.z1enterprises.com/product/BUKKAW701SS
I'd have to use this one.
Steve

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kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/598262-kz-...-will-it-live#672882
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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 08:23

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I am not saying that this is inferior rim. I have no idea what quality it is but, why would you even consider not purchasing the best money can buy for hitting speeds of 140 mph?

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 10:18

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Thats why I'm on here asking. I like the products from Z1E, but I also want to be safe. Like I said I DO already have the good Buchannon spoke set.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 11:25

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I like their products also. I guess I was just saying be safe man. At 140 there isn't much room for error.

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 14:37

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Oh, I want to be safe. The Excel rim from Buchannan is probably the best on the market, in my opinion. I do want to run a spoke wheel and I'm gonna put on a staging disc for looks and functionality.

1977 kz1327
Cavanaugh Head 38.6/33
38mm Flatslides
MRE racecut trans
300mm rear tire
Web Cams 435/465

1984 GPZ1100
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

19 Sep 2016 15:40

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All of my spoke rims and Lester wheels are 35-40 years old. I think the $69 rim will be okay as long as it fits properly.

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Re: Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

20 Sep 2016 21:49

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Front wheel....140 on a smooth drag strip is less tortuous than 35 on a pot-hole riddled street....if the rim is DOT approved for your bike's weight and speed and made from stamped and rolled / welded sheet steel, I would trust that. I'd be more concerned about choosing V or Z rated tires....

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