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06 May 2024 13:53 #898564 by Adrian719
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What did you paint the forks with?


 
I swear my wheels say tubeless on them. Most likely though I will just throw heavy duty tubes in anyways.
I used Duplicolor Hi-Build fleet coating primer , and then Duplicolor Acrylic Enamel . Although it might be better to go with this for the color coat. 

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06 May 2024 17:01 - 06 May 2024 17:02 #898572 by !Seymore
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 swear my wheels say tubeless on them. Most likely though I will just throw heavy duty tubes in anyways.
 

Can you share a PIC? Not that I don't believe you, but the proof is in, well... I know my 79' SR rims are not tubeless, although I did run my rear without a tube for a bit. I remember there were discussions @ KZ Info about this, along with the pros/cons and there was a cut-off date. Sorry, don't remember the date...
 

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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
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06 May 2024 17:22 - 06 May 2024 17:23 #898573 by Michi
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My 440 runs tubes. Front is from a 400 (watch out for the different brake rotor offset) and definitely doesn't say tubeless, so it's got a tube. But I had no doubt the rear takes a tube. From what you're saying, I should check my rear wheel. Fairly sure it doesn't say tubeless, but it was a long time ago when I looked. The aperture for the tyre valve on both wheels is smaller than for tubeless valves. I think it requires tubes on both front and rear mate. Check it to be doubly sure.

KZ440A LTD (1980)
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07 May 2024 18:02 #898675 by Adrian719
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I have no idea where I got the idea they wheels said tubeless, took a closer look today and nothing. 

Dealing with a broken off tap in the god damn exhaust stud hole right now. Tomorrow i'm going to get a large o-ring to cut into a plug for the carbs as I lost the originals. 
Also trying to find some foot pegs that I like that will fit this bike as the stock ones were too bulky and ugly.
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07 May 2024 19:22 - 07 May 2024 19:24 #898677 by !Seymore
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OK... yes, if the word "TUBELESS" is not on the rim... have a tube ready!  

 

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79' KZ650-D2 [fsm] (Max)
83' KZ750-F1 LTD [clymers] (Kay)
82' KZ1100-D1 Specter (another project)
78' KZ650-B2a (J&H, A Project)
91' KZ1000-P (P = parts)
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07 May 2024 19:52 #898679 by sf4t7
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Tubeless rims also have small ribs around the inside to help retain the tire beads.


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1974 Z1A
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08 May 2024 04:38 #898698 by BruceinOH
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Vacuum plugs work for the carb plugs if you sand them down a bit.
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08 May 2024 18:22 #898757 by Adrian719
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Vacuum plugs work for the carb plugs if you sand them down a bit.
Great idea!

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09 May 2024 09:41 #898788 by ckahleer
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If these carbs a like my KZ305 carbs, be carfull not to push the plugs in so far that it blocks the fuel passage from the main jet. Also, they should extend long enough so they are held in place by a tab in the bottom of the float bowl.
I had to faburcate those plugs when I first got this bike, but your solution looks much simpler.

94 KE100
81 CM200t
82 KZ305
85 VF1100c

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09 May 2024 18:07 #898814 by Adrian719
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Alright so I bought a rubber gasket for some agricultural equipment and cut it into little plugs to fit the carb. 
I got it running today, on break cleaner as I didnt have gas on hand. 


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10 May 2024 11:49 - 10 May 2024 14:35 #898846 by Adrian719
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14 May 2024 18:48 #899063 by Adrian719
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