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Wheel options for '76 kz900
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04 Dec 2008 12:25 #250697
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I am looking to change the big and little wheel combo on my 1976 KZ900ltd with a 16" rear and a 19" front. I had planned on an 18" rear to match the factory mags, but I am now thinking a 16" front would suit me better regardless of matching.
What is available to use? Is anything a bolt in?
What is available to use? Is anything a bolt in?
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04 Dec 2008 12:28 #250699
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Also, I have always been a fan of wire spokes, even if it were just the front as well.
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04 Dec 2008 20:13 #250751
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1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax
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I wouldn't go for a 16" front. You might lose too much stability due to the lack of gyroscopic effect. I can only think of a handful of streetbikes with a 16" front rim. If it was me, I'd go with a 17" rim. You'll gain some quicker handling without being too twitchy and you'll have a better selection of tires than available with a 16" front.
If you really want to stick with a 16" try a VFR700, VF750, Gs1150, Gsx1100F (120/80-16), ZX600A/B/C (110/90-16) or Gpz900 (120/80-16). These rims were used on bikes with narrow front ends and should fit without too much work. The CBR900RR also had a 16" but they were 130/70-16 and the rim will most likely not fit in between the fork legs.
Later, Doug
If you really want to stick with a 16" try a VFR700, VF750, Gs1150, Gsx1100F (120/80-16), ZX600A/B/C (110/90-16) or Gpz900 (120/80-16). These rims were used on bikes with narrow front ends and should fit without too much work. The CBR900RR also had a 16" but they were 130/70-16 and the rim will most likely not fit in between the fork legs.
Later, Doug
1978 z1000 Streetfighter
1976 z900 Stripfighter (work in progress)
1983 Gpz750 Resto-Mod
1989 Vmax
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10 Sep 2009 13:40 - 10 Sep 2009 13:41 #320476
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In that case, an 18" rear mag would be the way to go to even up the front and rear to give me the look I am going for. Is the rear from a police kz a bolt on piece? Or are there other options?
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10 Sep 2009 15:29 #320499
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...1980 LTD 1000...
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if you like the spoked rims, i Think kz 1000 spoked rims would swap easily
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10 Sep 2009 16:49 #320514
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Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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16 x 4 harley rim. 150 tire. Bucahhnon stainless spokes.
It has a 3/8 offset sprocket
Wire up a 16 x 3 harley ring to the front hub. Have Bucahhnon custom make the spokes and run a 130 tire on front. Widen the front fender. That would look good.
Like a fat boy hd , you could have the "fat kaw"
It has a 3/8 offset sprocket
Wire up a 16 x 3 harley ring to the front hub. Have Bucahhnon custom make the spokes and run a 130 tire on front. Widen the front fender. That would look good.
Like a fat boy hd , you could have the "fat kaw"
Livin in "CheektaVegas, NY
Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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10 Sep 2009 23:28 #320604
by donthekawguy
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1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
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If you use a 16 inch up front make sure you have plenty of spare parts laying around for when you low side it.
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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