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Lower fork tube assembly 07 Jun 2021 04:52 #849721

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Took forks apart to powder coat lowers noticed arrows on bottom of forks what are they for

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Lower fork tube assembly 07 Jun 2021 06:11 #849731

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The arrows on the bottom of the fork clamps go forward.  The front nut is also tightened/torqued before the rear nut.

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Lower fork tube assembly 07 Jun 2021 07:59 #849741

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The arrows on the bottom of the fork clamps go forward.  The front nut is also tightened/torqued before the rear nut.

Mike


 
Exactly!  I see so many images of KZ bikes that have the clamps installed wrong even though the Kawasaki Service Manual and the Kawasaki Owners Manual are VERY clear about how to install the clamps.  I guess folks either don't bother reading the manuals or somehow don't believe the manuals are correct?  Ed

 

 
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Lower fork tube assembly 07 Jun 2021 09:14 #849745

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Just finished 1974 z1a  don't remember seeing them thanks for the info have to get a newer manual 

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Lower fork tube assembly 07 Jun 2021 09:33 #849746

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T'would be quite sad for a front wheel to fall off mid-wheelie!
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1-all stock low mileage...
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1977 KZ1000 (awaiting resurrection!) :)
...and an old school Honda CB750 Chopper is next on my bucket list!

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Lower fork tube assembly 07 Jun 2021 10:08 #849747

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Just finished 1974 z1a  don't remember seeing them thanks for the info have to get a newer manual Z1 lowers did not have arrows. Started on76 KZ900’s.
just tighten front nut 1st. Rear will have a small gap
 
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Lower fork tube assembly 07 Jun 2021 10:31 #849751

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Just finished 1974 z1a  don't remember seeing them thanks for the info have to get a newer manual Z1 lowers did not have arrows. Started on76 KZ900’s.
just tighten front nut 1st. Rear will have a small gap

 
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1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
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1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Lower fork tube assembly 07 Jun 2021 13:09 #849772

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I checked my Z1A fork clamps,  they are the only Pre-KZ forks I have, no arrows! All the other forks I have are 1976 and newer.  I believe Marty is correct!  IDK if that counts as a "fact check" or not?

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Lower fork tube assembly 07 Jun 2021 15:53 #849783

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Good enough for me. 

the manual states there is a front and a back, only determined once clamped down. If it’s on backwards the gap to the rear will be a wedge shape. If it’s installed correctly the rear gap will show both surfaces parallel. But there is nothing about an arrow. 

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1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Lower fork tube assembly 08 Jun 2021 04:57 #849809

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There are no arrows on Z1 clamps.
To build on Mikaw's illustration, the flats on the clamp that meet the fork legs are two slightly different heights, or planes.  The taller side goes in front.  If you place a clamp on a flat surface with the flats facing down the difference in heights can be easily seen.

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Lower fork tube assembly 08 Jun 2021 08:45 #849820

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Slmjim, might be stretching it a little identifying them as Illustrations. But thank you. You guys have to remember Mike Meyers on SNL as simon in the bathtub doing drawings. Youall missed it. 

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1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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Lower fork tube assembly 08 Jun 2021 17:06 #849853

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Not to upset the apple cart here, but a lot of Z1 owners turned their forks around.  
I have several restored bikes along with a 2006 Goldwing with a sidecar. My wife has a 2019 Suzuki DR 650 for on and off road.

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