Does anyone know of A wider triple tree that would hold KZ forks?

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26 Apr 2024 08:26 #898133 by clagrow68
Looking to space apart the distance of the front forks to accept a wider (ZX6E) front wheel.  Does anyone know if there is a triple tree\stem setup that is wider apart that will hold the stock forks? (And , for the record, I do realize I can swap the entire front end to a ZX^).  Just would like to keep my front stock forks.

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26 Apr 2024 12:14 #898139 by Wookie58
If you can find a set with the spacing you want but intended for thicker forks you can sleeve the trees with "split bushes"



 

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26 Apr 2024 13:09 #898141 by Stereordinary
What’s the diameter of the fork tubes you’re trying to keep/use? 

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26 Apr 2024 13:14 - 26 Apr 2024 13:16 #898142 by Moose1800
I’m not positive but I think the early police bikes had wider triple tree, I know they had a wider front tire/wheel.
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26 Apr 2024 13:45 #898145 by Wookie58
Also don't forget if you "mix and match" wheels and forks there will probably be other challenges to overcome such as speedo Drive, brake spacing, headlamp mounts etc

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26 Apr 2024 20:01 #898149 by clagrow68
They are stock KZ1000, so 38mm.  They are freshly chromed and in excellent shape.  Would just like to run a wider front wheel that matches the rear I'm going to use.  

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26 Apr 2024 20:02 #898150 by clagrow68
Thanks Wookie, Yeah I realize the other challenges that will arise.  Still in the planning stages.

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