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Re: Kz650
16 Sep 2020 19:58 - 16 Sep 2020 19:58
Yes - many. Below is one link to 1,965 new KZ650 parts. Of course, there are also many new and new old stock KZ650 parts on eBay. What parts are you looking for? Ed
www.z1enterprises.com/motorcycles/Kawasa...Z650/all-models/1977
www.z1enterprises.com/motorcycles/Kawasa...Z650/all-models/1977
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Re: Kz650
17 Sep 2020 06:35
You might want to look into RaceTech cartridge emulators for the forks.
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Re: Kz650
17 Sep 2020 06:50
The answer depends on how much money you are willing to spend. The cartridge emulators, new springs, and some quality shocks will make a huge improvement. You can also adapt some modern forks from a current sport bike. Both of these modifications will emphasize the limitations of the tires available in stock sizes, so you will want to adapt some 17 inch rims to take advantage of modern rubber. If you want the very best, you can install some brand new Ohlins shocks, Ohlins forks and some radial brakes. This will require custom triple clamps, which PDM would no doubt be happy to make for you. At this point, you will really begin to understand how flexible these old tube frames are. Some judicious bracing will reduce, but not completely eliminate it.
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: Kz650
17 Sep 2020 07:42 - 17 Sep 2020 07:43Vorbeck wrote: More modern suspension. I ride my 650 harder than my 1000.
I have Hagon shocks on my KZ650 and they work great. I put them on in 2007 and with more than 17,000 miles on them they still work and look like new. Ed
www.hagonshocksusa.com/HagShocks.htm
1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)
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Re: Kz650
18 Sep 2020 06:29
And then there are lighter, stronger swingarms.
Did I mention carbon fiber wheels?
Did I mention carbon fiber wheels?
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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Re: Kz650
18 Sep 2020 14:09
No eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configurationNo eBay APP ID and/or Cert ID defined in Kunena configuration
Carbon wheels Made in Germany
www.thyssenkrupp-carbon-components.com/en/products/motorcycle/
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Did I mention carbon fiber wheels?
Carbon wheels Made in Germany
www.thyssenkrupp-carbon-components.com/en/products/motorcycle/
My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project
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Re: Kz650
19 Sep 2020 06:31
Sexy, and without the stigma of low price methinks.
1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough
www.kzrider.com/11-projects/620336-anoth...uild-thread?start=24
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