Front rim from Z1 Enterprise

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18 Sep 2016 19:37 #742783 by tomsbadkz
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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
Cavanaugh Head
1170cc
Web 415 cams
RC Hp Inj.
Bored throttle bodies

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19 Sep 2016 07:28 #742836 by Kapahulu
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This is the rim you're talking about? www.z1enterprises.com/product/PM72-5141
1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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19 Sep 2016 07:48 #742842 by tomsbadkz
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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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19 Sep 2016 07:49 #742843 by tomsbadkz
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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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19 Sep 2016 08:13 #742848 by SWest
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Looks good to me. I wonder how good the cheaper spoke set is?
Steve
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
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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19 Sep 2016 08:18 #742850 by SWest
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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
Z1b1000 1975 Z1b
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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19 Sep 2016 08:23 #742855 by westmiltonfab
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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?
1980 Kz1000 A4 21000 miles
2005 Road King 150,000 miles
1968 CL125 Honda 11,000 Miles
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19 Sep 2016 10:18 #742869 by tomsbadkz
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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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19 Sep 2016 11:25 #742881 by westmiltonfab
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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.
1980 Kz1000 A4 21000 miles
2005 Road King 150,000 miles
1968 CL125 Honda 11,000 Miles

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19 Sep 2016 14:37 #742908 by tomsbadkz
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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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19 Sep 2016 15:40 #742920 by Kapahulu
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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.
1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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20 Sep 2016 21:49 #743051 by Kray-Z
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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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