KZ750H to E conversion - Rake and trail ?
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Re: KZ750H to E conversion - Rake and trail ?
25 Aug 2023 08:13 - 25 Aug 2023 08:35
Hi all,
Finally able to update this topic after quite some time. I have now been able to complete my partial swap to transform my 750H into a 750 E SR (it doesn't exist I know, but it's to have it look like the 650 SR) .
All in all, it was fairly easy. If I remember correctly, I had to change the following:
- Triple trees
- Front fork
- Front axle
- Caliper holders (because of the leading axle of the H, the brackets holding the calipers on the fork tubes are different on the H and the E, so if you consider this swap, don't forget them).
- Meters unit (with brackets, etc.): I first tried to fit my H meters unit but the new angle meant that the ignition switch couldnt fit snuggly in the cover, so I found an E meters unit which I had to restore.
- Front light bracket (I fitted the chrome H front light on the E bracket)
- Brake hose joint (it doesn't look like it but they are different)
- Tank and side covers: to fit the tank, I had to use some brackets in order to lower my coils. Sorry I don't have a picture of these. Will try and post one later.
- Seat: I used my H seat pan and I had a saddler make a cover and foam so that it looks like a 650sr seat. It turned out really good.
As for the handling, the bike feels great, no problem whatsoever from the change of rake and trail.
Sorry for the long text, here are some pictures now:
Finally able to update this topic after quite some time. I have now been able to complete my partial swap to transform my 750H into a 750 E SR (it doesn't exist I know, but it's to have it look like the 650 SR) .
All in all, it was fairly easy. If I remember correctly, I had to change the following:
- Triple trees
- Front fork
- Front axle
- Caliper holders (because of the leading axle of the H, the brackets holding the calipers on the fork tubes are different on the H and the E, so if you consider this swap, don't forget them).
- Meters unit (with brackets, etc.): I first tried to fit my H meters unit but the new angle meant that the ignition switch couldnt fit snuggly in the cover, so I found an E meters unit which I had to restore.
- Front light bracket (I fitted the chrome H front light on the E bracket)
- Brake hose joint (it doesn't look like it but they are different)
- Tank and side covers: to fit the tank, I had to use some brackets in order to lower my coils. Sorry I don't have a picture of these. Will try and post one later.
- Seat: I used my H seat pan and I had a saddler make a cover and foam so that it looks like a 650sr seat. It turned out really good.
As for the handling, the bike feels great, no problem whatsoever from the change of rake and trail.
Sorry for the long text, here are some pictures now:
KZ 750 H2 LTD 1981
GPZ750R1 1982
GPZ750R1 1982
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Re: KZ750H to E conversion - Rake and trail ?
25 Aug 2023 08:36
Hi Martin,
Just edited my message, I meant 650 SR.
Just edited my message, I meant 650 SR.
KZ 750 H2 LTD 1981
GPZ750R1 1982
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Re: KZ750H to E conversion - Rake and trail ?
25 Aug 2023 09:04
That's a good looking bike!
A breeze from the west.
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‘90 ZR550 Zephyr
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Re: KZ750H to E conversion - Rake and trail ?
25 Aug 2023 11:01
1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
kzrider.com/filebase-alias?view=download...d-fault-diagnosis&ca
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