we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18&quot; mags

we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18" mags 23 Jan 2008 21:06 #190750

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Hi everyone, thank you for reading my post. I am trying to decide if I want to put 18" mags, on my KZ650CSR H-1. I plan on putting a different front end on at the same time. Something with the front axle under, not in front of the fork, and I want dual disks also. If anyone has similar pics I would really appreciate the help and input.
signed, Mr.Dilema.

Oh, maybe stick with spoke?? is there an 18" rear drum spoke out there for me??hmm.

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we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18\" mags 24 Jan 2008 07:28 #190801

Mark Wing Offline User Posts: 1697 Thank you received: 22	I used 18 inch wheels from a police bike. I changed more than the wheels though. Mark Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an *** 77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor. Yorba Linda Cal. Attachments:
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we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18\" mags 24 Jan 2008 09:57 #190825

Bluemeanie Offline User Posts: 2519 Thank you received: 14	Here is a pic for ya. It belongs to a member here, Mellvis. It's a KZ650 SR with the dual disc mag wheels. This is what your looking for as H1Vindicator says. 1980 KZ650F1, Bought new out the door for $2,162.98! Attachments:
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we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18\" mags 24 Jan 2008 11:00 #190835

mariozappa Offline User Posts: 901 Thank you received: 8	The 1977-1979 B series of Kz650's had 18 inch spokes with rear drum brake. You might have to use the whole swingarm too, but it should bolt right up. 1977 KZ650C1 and the KZ650/KZ750 Conversion
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we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18\" mags 24 Jan 2008 15:13 #190866

krcrawford29 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 37 Thank you received: 0	Thanks guys. Now for the hunt. First I will look for the 18" spokes, if no luck, I hope to find the mags. Hopefully the funds will fall in place along with the parts.
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we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18 24 Jan 2008 16:10 #190878

hannah1 Offline User Posts: 65 Thank you received: 0	Mark Wing wrote: I used 18 inch wheels from a police bike. I changed more than the wheels though. Mark Do the police models have 18" front wheels ? Is that what's on your bike Mark ?
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we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18 24 Jan 2008 18:45 #190918

rstnick Offline User Posts: 4366 Thank you received: 374	Yes Mark's has 18" front and back wheels. Most KZs have 19" fronts. Rob CANADA Need a key for your Kawasaki? PM me 1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel. 2000 ZRX1100 2011 Ninja 250R 2005 z750s
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we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18 24 Jan 2008 20:36 #190939

krcrawford29 Topic Author Offline User Posts: 37 Thank you received: 0	Would the handling be better with 18's front and back? Or am I just hunting a stupid thought I have in my head?? Would a just a set of center axle and shorter forks give me the percieved handling of 18" wheels? or would they together make a great hanldling combo?? I am just making more questions, sorry.
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we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18 24 Jan 2008 21:06 #190941

inline4 Offline User Posts: 224 Thank you received: 1	DAMN Mark! I didn't know you were working on something like that! Friggin' beautiful scooter. Jim
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we want to see your pictures, kz650 with 18 25 Jan 2008 05:37 #190965

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krcrawford29 wrote:

Would the handling be better with 18's front and back? Or am I just hunting a stupid thought I have in my head??
Would a just a set of center axle and shorter forks give me the percieved handling of 18" wheels? or would they together make a great hanldling combo??

I am just making more questions, sorry.

I don't think that there would be a huge handling difference (all other things being equal). Be careful swapping from leading axle to straight forks , you need to maintain proper trail dimensions .