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Swapping stock KZ440 forks for longer, chopper style forks suggestions?
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28 Mar 2023 12:42 #882122
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Swapping stock KZ440 forks for longer, chopper style forks suggestions? was created by MindbodySoell
Looking to put extended fork tubes or an entire front end assembly onto my 1982 Kawasaki KZ440 frame to make it stretch out a bit, something like 6-8” over stock. Looks like the stock tubes are 33mm. Are there any fork tubes or front ends that you guys know of that could be used for this?
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28 Mar 2023 12:55 #882123
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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
Replied by Street Fighter LTD on topic Swapping stock KZ440 forks for longer, chopper style forks suggestions?
Welcome to KZRider
No idea if anyone make a compatible tube for 6 to 8 over front end
Brings back memories of my 71 HD Sportster with 6 over tubes
Looked kool in 1971, Haven't see one in 40 years.
Good luck and welcome to the forum
Dave
No idea if anyone make a compatible tube for 6 to 8 over front end
Brings back memories of my 71 HD Sportster with 6 over tubes
Looked kool in 1971, Haven't see one in 40 years.
Good luck and welcome to the forum
Dave
Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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28 Mar 2023 12:58 - 28 Mar 2023 13:00 #882124
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Replied by Wookie58 on topic Swapping stock KZ440 forks for longer, chopper style forks suggestions?
Just my opinion but have you thought this through ? Most "chopper"style bikes also have the head stock angle pulled back to increase rake. If you simply extend the forks it will pitch the bike up at a crazy angle and the stand won't reach the ground until the bike falls over (you could extend it but it would be real long) as I say just my opinion
PS: if you want to extend the forks you could look at my build thread for how I did it
PS: if you want to extend the forks you could look at my build thread for how I did it
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28 Mar 2023 13:10 #882125
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Replied by MindbodySoell on topic Swapping stock KZ440 forks for longer, chopper style forks suggestions?
The frame fabrication and rake has already been altered in a way to account for the change in height. Just need the fork assembly now.
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03 Apr 2023 06:20 #882384
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77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442
Replied by ronnieV on topic Swapping stock KZ440 forks for longer, chopper style forks suggestions?
I believe you contacted me on ebay for the extended forks I have for kz1000.I canceled all my auctions, tired of ebay
77 ltd1000 80 ltd1000 78kz1000a ,02 red zrx 12r, 94 cb1000 big one ,03 valkyrie (my couch) 65 olds 442
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