Im converting my kz1300 touring

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Im converting my kz1300 touring

28 Jun 2007 09:41
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I have a set of headlight mounts on the way. Does anyone have a rectangular headlight with bucket for my 1980 kz1300 touring.
?? It can need painting . Please help. Thanks.

Ill pay for it, accept it as a gift and in either case pay for shipping.
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Re: Im converting my kz1300 touring

28 Jun 2007 11:48
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If all the stock fairing/parts are good...KEEP THEM!
They only make the Touring one year.

Good luck on your project.

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Re: Im converting my kz1300 touring

28 Jun 2007 13:24
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yes I realize it was a one year thing but I an 5'3" tall and the fairing makes it dificult for me to hold the bike vertical when I am stopped. I have already replaced the rear shocks wot 1.5 inch shorter ones. The plastic is no longer as nice as it was in the photo I posted a while back but i am still keeping it all.
I was logged on as scotty a couple of years back.

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Re: Im converting my kz1300 touring

29 Jun 2007 11:34
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I gave up on the rectangular headlite. But I like the 7" round standard KZ unit just fine. I took the rectangular horn cover off and exposed the round horns. I think it looks pretty good.


It's an 81 and came with a fairing saddle bags and a top box.

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Post edited by: KZCSI, at: 2007/06/29 14:36
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Re: Im converting my kz1300 touring

29 Jun 2007 11:47
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KZCSI wrote:
.. I think it looks pretty good.


The round headlight is soooo much better looking. :cheer: IMO, should have been OEM. :)
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Re: Im converting my kz1300 touring

29 Jun 2007 19:09
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Yes it does look good. I have been looking for a round headlight at this point myself.
I have the mirrors mounted already. There is a new batt in it now and the carbs were done over about 6 months back. It starts easily now and idles well even when cold. I also did the ninja cam chain adjuster. I wont take the bags off till i get a headlight mounted.
Thanks for the picture. It helps me visualize what I want to do.

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Re: Im converting my kz1300 touring

30 Jun 2007 07:00
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Hey Dom,

Here's another pic with more of a frontal view.



Post edited by: KZCSI, at: 2007/06/30 10:01
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Re: Im converting my kz1300 touring

11 Jul 2007 12:14
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I'm sold on the round headlight now. I have a bike breaker in ocala that will have what i need. I just have to get the headlight mounts installed. For some reason they are just sitting on the work bench looking at me.
Its hot down here:P

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