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1978 Z200 project 07 Feb 2007 05:17 #110762

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You may want to think about hydraulic for the safety reasons alone though..don't need a brake cable snapping mid ride, plus most of the newer brake set-ups are better all around.

Can't have enough stopping power!

Post edited by: pyxen, at: 2007/02/07 08:18
84 KZ550-F2 LTD
93 ZR550-B4

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thanks Matt. 07 Feb 2007 05:23 #110764

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there was a line in cycle world a few years back when Kevin Cameron was interveiwing a Superbike crew chief. Kevin asked why they ran a clutch cable when the street version had a hydraulic. the fella replied "because a cables don't leak"
they each have their pros and cons, however you may just have problems sorcing parts
Matt Milwaukee, WI
75' KZ400, (5) 78' KZ400, 76' KZ 750, 78' KZ650
78'CB750F, 78' CB550K
89' BMW R100RT
05' H-D Electra Glide
06' KLR650
Do it right or don't bother doing it at all.

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that might be the final decision Sourcing 07 Feb 2007 13:33 #110823

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I think you might have it, there. if I cannot find the part, then I will have to find an alternative.

Thanks again! I will keep you all up to date
bk

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What about a front brake from a kz400? 07 Feb 2007 14:24 #110841

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you guys got me thinking of a full conversion. so I hit ebay and started searching on slightly larger bikes in the kawasaki lineup.

i saw a few from kz400's and wanted to get an opion.
These seem nice and small, and a single versus a dual rotor system (less to replace).
Item number 130049739088 cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...8&fromMakeTrack=true
Do any of you think this would/could fit?

thanks again for the options!
bk

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ugh, kz440 brakes don't work 07 Mar 2007 15:29 #118175

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At least not the 1975 vintage front brake i got on ebay. the bolt pattern is smaller on the 440 than the 200. bummer. brake is in good condition, now I am selling it on ebay to look for another option.

Back to the drawing board...

anyone have a good used source for kawa parts?
bk

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ugh, kz440 brakes don't work 07 Mar 2007 16:04 #118184

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I used these guys for a "new" used engine for a 70's Honda I rebuilt. I didn't see a 200cc Kaw but if you can find something else that fits they may have it.

Good luck.

www.alfaheaven.com/AHI_Text_Pages/KAWlist.html

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