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18 Feb 2009 19:24 #266044
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I just picked up a used GS1100 alum. swing arm for my 78 Z1R. Now that I have a wider/longer arm how much tire can I safely get on the stock 18" Z1R wheel? maybe a 150? Or should I be looking for different wheel?
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18 Feb 2009 19:27 #266045
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1976 KZ900
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here we go again...good luck...oh you'll get answers:laugh:
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18 Feb 2009 19:28 #266047
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[img][/img] 1977 KZ1000A1
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Yes. after 130, profile of tire results in less ground patch. G
[img][/img] 1977 KZ1000A1
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18 Feb 2009 19:41 #266055
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321,000 miles on KZ's that I can remember. Not going to see any more.
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I'm relatively sure the Z1R uses a 2.5" wide wheel which was pretty common at the time. You can look at the tire manufacturers data on each tire and they normally specify what size wheel is suited to a certain width tire. 130 would be pushing it as far as practical I would imagine. I do the 120/90 on 2.5" wheels and even that is too wide for the wheel in my opinion and makes crowning of the tire more than desirable.
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19 Feb 2009 06:43 #266128
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
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How about my situation?
I'm going to be putting an 18" Z1R front wheel on my kz650C2.
Stock Z1R front tire is a 110/90-18 I believe, compared to a 100/90-19 stock kz650 tire.
On the rear I was contimplating going back to 120 width (stock kz650 size) from my current 130 rear, but having a wider front (110) I wondering if I should continue with a 130 rear.
I'm going to be putting an 18" Z1R front wheel on my kz650C2.
Stock Z1R front tire is a 110/90-18 I believe, compared to a 100/90-19 stock kz650 tire.
On the rear I was contimplating going back to 120 width (stock kz650 size) from my current 130 rear, but having a wider front (110) I wondering if I should continue with a 130 rear.
Rob
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1978 KZ650 C2, 130K kms, Delkevic ex, EI, CVK32, PMC easy clutch, ATK fork brace, steering damper, braced swingarm, 18" Z1R front wheel.
2000 ZRX1100
2011 Ninja 250R
2005 z750s
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19 Feb 2009 18:01 #266269
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Thanks for the info I got a 130 on it now, it damn near rubs the stock arm. The GS arm will take a much bigger tire but with a 2.5" rim I'm maxed. Does any one know of a similar style KZ rear wheel that might be at least 3"+ wide? Maybe a later model KZ or somthing off a MKII or LTD. I don't want a modern sport bike looking 3 spoke.
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19 Feb 2009 18:08 #266271
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Z1, Have heard of having stock mags being cut and rewelded to diffrent width/diameters. (am guessing you have mags) spokes are easy, just lace a wider hoop. Luck G
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19 Feb 2009 19:27 #266302
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Jesus loves you Everyone else thinks your an ***
77 KZ650 C1 with ZX7 forks, GPZ mono rear, wider 18 police wheels and Yoshimura motor.
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