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Does anyone know of A wider triple tree that would hold KZ forks?
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26 Apr 2024 08:26 #898133
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Does anyone know of A wider triple tree that would hold KZ forks? was created 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
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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
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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
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Replied by Moose1800 on topic Does anyone know of A wider triple tree that would hold KZ forks?
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
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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
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1982 Kawasaki KZ1000
Replied by clagrow68 on topic Does anyone know of A wider triple tree that would hold KZ forks?
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
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Thanks Wookie, Yeah I realize the other challenges that will arise. Still in the planning stages.
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27 Apr 2024 00:37 #898155
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What is your current spacing ?
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