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10 Dec 2007 04:41 #184380 by Danny dean
1978 KZ200 was created by Danny dean
i am working on a 1978 KZ200
all i have left to do is find a front brake cable
if any knows were i can find one or something else that may work please let me know

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10 Dec 2007 06:23 #184391 by KZQ
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Hi Danny,

Have you tried the list of vendors under the essentials? I'm going to move this thread to the chassis forum where it may get more attention.

Good Luck

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10 Dec 2007 07:25 #184398 by Patton
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If missed in another thread --

Hello Danny dean and Welcome to KZrider! Glad you're here. :cheer:

According to Kawasaki.com, the cable is part number 54005-089 which is also used on 1979 KZ200-A2.

Am assuming the Kawasaki dealership is saying this particular cable is no longer available.

Might consider replacing with a custom-made cable. Requires exact measurements of outside sheath and interior cable. Although more difficult, these measurements may be determined from scratch without having the old cable.

Don't recommend making it yourself as diy project because the cable end attachments to the interior cable are critical, especially for brakes, and often fail by allowing the cable to pull through the end piece despite our best homespun efforts to secure the ends by splaying the cable and soldering/brazing/welding, etc.

Possibly some benefit from this previous thread, if not already seen --

click here

Good Luck with the search! :)

Post edited by: Patton, at: 2007/12/10 10:28

Post edited by: Patton, at: 2007/12/10 10:32

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10 Dec 2007 07:53 #184402 by The Gringo
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Danny, the part # you need is 54005-089 I called Johnny's vintage motorcycle company 330-335-7365 and they have one in stock. Costs $45.00 not exactly cheap but if you need it, you need it.B)

Andy
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10 Dec 2007 07:59 #184403 by OKC_Kent
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I searched Ebay for KZ200 and got over 100 hits, but no front cable.

There are two sellers that look like they are parting out a 200, "oncewasnew2", and "BIKE PARTS FOR YOU"
write them and ask if they have a cable.

It looks like BikeBandit doesn't have one either.

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10 Dec 2007 07:59 #184404 by Patton
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Also Motion-Pro supposedly has it under part No. 04-0206 for $22.50.

Suggest contacting then before ordering to confirm fitment for your model. :)

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10 Dec 2007 08:07 #184406 by Patton
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Saw this recent post by steell in another thread and
wondered if Z1E has been contacted about the cable. :)

www.z1enterprises.com can get you a starter clutch rebuild kit, and can probably get you any starter rebuild parts you need. They can get pretty much any KZ parts that are still available (many parts are NLA, No Longer Available).

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11 Dec 2007 03:49 #184536 by Danny dean
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Motion-Pro claims they have it but canceled my order

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11 Dec 2007 03:56 #184538 by Danny dean
Replied by Danny dean on topic 1978 KZ200
gringo, have you done bisiness with Johnny's vintage motorcycle company before. i order a cable online from salvage yard, and they sent me something completly wrong. and it was a pain to get them to take it back.

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11 Dec 2007 04:44 #184541 by The Gringo
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Yeah I've known Johnny for over 20 years, he carries a ton of NOS Kawasaki parts that he buys from dealer's old stocks. It might be a few bucks more than an aftermarket cable but I have bikes that are 30 years old with the original cables still on them so there is not much question as to the quality of of OEM cables.

Andy
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78 KZ 1000 A2
77 KZ 1000 LTD-Sold
76 KZ 900 The definition of a barn find
76 KZ 900-Sold gone to Denmark
KZ 750 times 3, KZ 650 times 8 Sold 1 down to 7
KZ 550 times 2 80 440LTD-Sold
81 CSR 305-Sold 81 Yamaha XS650 Special

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