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Hi guys I put taper bearings in my kz1000A headstock wish I hadn't cus the head lamp brackets are now loose the top tree seems to be 4mm higher than std is this right btw I didn't put the lower first washer in either or dust seal 
any help for a safe ride 

There is a small ring that goes on top of the fork ear.  Did you put it in place when you put things back together?

Are you 100% sure you pressed in both races all the way into neck? Those bastards are sometimes tough. Especially when knocking old ones out? Leaving a burr or chisel mark. I always make sure to clean with air grinder and a scotch wheel. Plus I freeze the races. And warm the neck with propane torch.

Also as a tangent. years ago. before allballs racing components, there were 2 different #'s later 1000's and early Z1/KZ900? This was on a drag chassis so did not matter. I recall that set being taller? That was over 12 yrs. ago.

Good luck, recheck them race's

In reference to HRMs reply, this is the ring he is referring to I believe.  Easy to leave it out sometimes.Rick H. 

To add here, so far every suggestion is correct. There are also a rubber collar and another stamped ring that need to be installed for the headlight bracket to be tight. See red circle added to RickHs post.

 

That ring didn't come with the bike didn't notice on dismantling 
many thanks Samantha

Thankyou I found out from people on here and Z power that I am missing the top and bottom rings they were not on the original bike 
kind regards Samantha

Spot on I have ordered these parts 
many thanks Samantha

I have done 7 of my z1-kz with new tapered bearing kit and had no issues.
you need rubber o-ring,washer , chrome cup , light ear then a small metal ring on top.
 

If those parts were missing on your bike then it is no wonder things are loose.  I didn't see the upper rings in stock at Partzilla, but I wasn't looking real hard either.

Rick H.

Everything available either in Z1parts or Z1enterprice.
just ordered all the pieces for my z1 I’m working on

At least you did not end up like this…….