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ZRX Question

12 Oct 2026 17:53
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My 78 KZ build is still going, getting down to details. As you may know I am doing all ZRX suspension which brings me to the question. Is this the proper indexing for the speedo gear on a ZRX? 

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Re: ZRX Question

12 Oct 2026 19:06
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Nope.  It needs rotated up until the “tab” on the drive is above the tab on the fork leg.  

Here’s a Zrx1200 that I happen to be working on.

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Re: ZRX Question

13 Oct 2026 07:02 - 13 Oct 2026 12:43
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Is it normal for the front brakes to rub a little[slight drag on wheel] after installing new pads? (ZRX) The calipers are from a 2005 and doubt have ever been rebuilt. 
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Re: ZRX Question

13 Oct 2026 07:28
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Formula264 wrote:
Is it normal for the front brakes to run a little after installing new pads? (ZRX) The calipers are from a 2005 and doubt have ever been rebuilt. 
What do you mean ?
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Re: ZRX Question

13 Oct 2026 12:46
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Meant to say rub a little. There is some friction on the wheel after new pads. When I spin the tire by hand it won't quiet make a full revolution.

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Re: ZRX Question

13 Oct 2026 15:05
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Slightly drag is normal, if the pads back off too far you would have excessive lever travel to apply them again 
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Re: ZRX Question

13 Oct 2026 18:45
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After I correctly positioned the speedo gear for the ZRX it got way better. This site has been extremely helpful in my quest. I got info from another member that rectified the problem.

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