Spacer PVC

gordone
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25 Feb 2023 10:06 #880731 by gordone

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I’m looking into install spacers for my front fork.

will these work?

Ø 5mm / 0.196 inch?

webplast.no/shop/roer-og-stenger/pvc-mas...lEAQYAyABEgJiSfD_BwE

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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25 Feb 2023 10:08 #880732 by Nessism

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A chuck of PCV pipe from the hardware store works perfectly. You don't need a solid spacer.

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Carb O-ring Kits : www.kzrider.com/forum/3-carburetor/61807...-o-ring-kits?start=0

www.kzrider.com/forum/faq-wiki/618026-new-owner-things-to-know

1981 KZ750E2
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/604901...z750e-project-thread

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25 Feb 2023 10:19 #880733 by gordone

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Ahh what is prefer and max size?

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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25 Feb 2023 10:30 #880734 by Nessism

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Measure the ID of the fork tube, and buy a piece as close to that size, without going larger.

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25 Feb 2023 10:35 #880735 by gordone

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Will open up the cap on top and measure the inner size, thank you.

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

Project:
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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25 Feb 2023 12:05 - 25 Feb 2023 12:23 #880737 by martin_csr

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I'll probably install 25mm O.D. aluminum tubing & whatever I.D. seems appropriate for the fork spring seat & fork cap.
The stock steel spacer on my 1981 KZ650-CSR is 25mm O.D. steel (thin wall).
In the USA 3/4" pvc pipe = 1" O.D. (1" = 25mm), so that could be used as well.

1981 KZ650 Competition Sports and Road

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25 Feb 2023 12:48 #880740 by Move0ver

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when I put the racetech springs in my front end I used a piece of PVC as a spacer to get everything dialed in, and then had made a steel spacer when I was happy with the preload.

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25 Feb 2023 13:50 #880742 by Nessism

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As long as a steel washer is used between the PVC and the spring, there is no need for a steel spacer.

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25 Feb 2023 17:21 #880749 by riturbo

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Used quarters on my 550

Gpz 750 turbo The one I ride
Gpz 750 turbo Not finished
Gpz 750 turbo Not started
Gpz 550 1981
Gpz 550 1983
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25 Feb 2023 23:45 #880757 by gordone

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Like (1/4) inch = 6.35 mm ?

1981 KZ650-D4, with 1981 z750L engine (Wiensco 810 big bore).

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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/607213...sr-1981-z750l-engine

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26 Feb 2023 00:24 #880758 by Scirocco

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riturbo wrote:
Used quarters on my 550

He add a stack of quarter dollar coins on top of the stock steel spacer instead off building a longer spacer.....

My 1975 Z 1 B 900 Project

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/605133...ears-deep-sleep-mode

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26 Feb 2023 00:40 #880759 by Wookie58

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I had mine made in alloy as part of my fork extensions ( they are 75mm long though so I think it would of been asking a lot of PVC)

1982 KZ1000 Ltd
www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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