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zx9 forks 26 Dec 2005 07:16 #14640

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Just got a set of front forks complete with the triple from a 00 zx9 and I was wondering how much work is involved to replace my old KZ1100 front end.Took some measurments and the new fork looks shorter,and I know I will need front wheel and the brakes.If anyone have some input.Thanks.
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zx9 forks 26 Dec 2005 12:08 #14668

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Yes, you're going to want the ZX9 wheel and brakes to go with that fork. A wheel from another year or model might work, also. Then, of course, you'll want an updated swingarm and rear wheel to go with it. It's rather important that the wheels and tires more or less match each other. You don't want to go mixing radial and bias ply tires, for instance...
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zx9 forks 26 Dec 2005 13:36 #14673

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Every front end is different. Some can be adapted to the KZ easier than others. All I had to do to put the FZR front end on my bike was to swap the steering stem and get some bearings to fit. You will most likely have to add some steering stops and find a way to fit the speedo drive if you want to use it.
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zx9 forks 26 Dec 2005 13:40 #14674

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kawtoy wrote:

Every front end is different. Some can be adapted to the KZ easier than others. All I had to do to put the FZR front end on my bike was to swap the steering stem and get some bearings to fit. You will most likely have to add some steering stops and find a way to fit the speedo drive if you want to use it.


Speedos are overrated! :)

Honestly, I like bicycle speedos. Some are manufactured to be acurate to 180mph+, they are more accurate than motorcycle speedos too!

The only problem is the illumination. Very few can be illuminated at night continuously...

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zx9 forks 26 Dec 2005 13:42 #14675

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Then again, you could run one of these bad boys!

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zx9 forks 26 Dec 2005 14:01 #14677

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Hi Jamal,
Could you post a link for that instrument cluster?
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zx9 forks 26 Dec 2005 15:03 #14679

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KZCSI wrote:

Hi Jamal,
Could you post a link for that instrument cluster?
TIA
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Of course! :)

Here's where you go to get one of these bad boys.

For the price they aren't bad at all! Everything you could ever need in a complete dash in one small computer!

And if you want to keep that classic look, but would like to have all the gadgets, check this out!



Same page to find these.

They are 130 and 140 gbp ($225 and $242 respectively).

Also, they sell them on ebay, but get them through the store!!! It's cheaper in the end.

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Superwhammodyne gauges (was: zx9 forks) 26 Dec 2005 18:17 #14690

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www.veypor.com/

This gizmo has everything except GPS, and I think it's a matter of time before that's incorporated in.

Post edited by: guitargeek, at: 2005/12/26 21:32
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Superwhammodyne gauges (was: zx9 forks) 26 Dec 2005 23:06 #14708

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I saw a GPS speedometer recently, I think it was in the Summit Racing catalog, all I really remember though is that it was way out of my price range :(
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Superwhammodyne gauges (was: zx9 forks) 27 Dec 2005 08:26 #14740

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I have a speedo mounted but it is inop. I have looking for an electric speedo but they are all so damn high. Anyone know where to find a bicycle type speedo? I can always make a better looking mount for it and find a way to illuminate it.
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Superwhammodyne gauges (was: zx9 forks) 27 Dec 2005 10:11 #14748

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kawtoy wrote:

I have a speedo mounted but it is inop. I have looking for an electric speedo but they are all so damn high. Anyone know where to find a bicycle type speedo? I can always make a better looking mount for it and find a way to illuminate it.


They made one called the "Pandora". Check ebay. That can be illuminated, and if one were inclined, you could crack it apart and rewire it with a switch for constant illumination.

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