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Fork Tubes Exhaust
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25 Apr 2009 04:46 #285119
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Bought my old KZ1000E that had been twisted badly in a wreck some years ago. Friend bought another frame tank and other parts. Before he ended up with it my son and I "Straightened" the bent forks. Turns out enough that the friend didn't straighten them. Because there's enough tweak in them, the triple trees can't be aligned with the front wheel, so the bike rides straight with some "Left" in the bars. Good source for fork tubes? Have a set from a 650, but they're not big enough.
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The bike still has the Mac pipe I put on it years ago. Survived the wreck with some scraping. I'd like to put a 4 into 2 system back on the bike, as it's back to stock configuration. Any recommended suppliers? Haven't checked my Dennis Kirk or J&P catalogs closely, but last I looked they cater to much newer bikes.
Keith and the Kaw in Texas
Bought my old KZ1000E that had been twisted badly in a wreck some years ago. Friend bought another frame tank and other parts. Before he ended up with it my son and I "Straightened" the bent forks. Turns out enough that the friend didn't straighten them. Because there's enough tweak in them, the triple trees can't be aligned with the front wheel, so the bike rides straight with some "Left" in the bars. Good source for fork tubes? Have a set from a 650, but they're not big enough.
Exhaust
The bike still has the Mac pipe I put on it years ago. Survived the wreck with some scraping. I'd like to put a 4 into 2 system back on the bike, as it's back to stock configuration. Any recommended suppliers? Haven't checked my Dennis Kirk or J&P catalogs closely, but last I looked they cater to much newer bikes.
Keith and the Kaw in Texas
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25 Apr 2009 04:56 #285121
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There's Forking by Frank.
Also, ebbaayy of course.
Are those leading axle forks?
I would guess that the bike came stock w the center axle type.
Also, ebbaayy of course.
Are those leading axle forks?
I would guess that the bike came stock w the center axle type.
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25 Apr 2009 10:09 #285163
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Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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Shaft fork tubes are a larger diameter than the other KZ lines and were only seen for two years (1979/1980). Watch eBay, sad to say...or possibly check wrecking yards, if you are near a metropolitan area.
Michael
Victoria, Texas
1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A
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25 Apr 2009 10:15 #285164
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1977 KZ 1000A - Currently rebuilding
1980 KZ 750 LTD - Mostly stock daily rider
1979 KZ 1000 LTD - Parts bike and/or future project
1979 KZ 1000 ST
1980 GS 750 L
2003 ZRX 1200 R
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I have a set of 4 into 2 pipes off a 1979 1000 LTD. I dont know what they're worth but if you are interested we could probably work something out.
1977 KZ 1000A - Currently rebuilding
1980 KZ 750 LTD - Mostly stock daily rider
1979 KZ 1000 LTD - Parts bike and/or future project
1979 KZ 1000 ST
1980 GS 750 L
2003 ZRX 1200 R
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25 Apr 2009 12:20 - 25 Apr 2009 12:21 #285173
by donthekawguy
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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JMKZHI wrote:
The shaft bikes came with the leading axle forks. Not sure if the tubes are different. There is a guy on ebay parting a complete shaft bike right now. Can't remember his handle but he is on there.
There's Forking by Frank.
Also, ebbaayy of course.
Are those leading axle forks?
I would guess that the bike came stock w the center axle type.
The shaft bikes came with the leading axle forks. Not sure if the tubes are different. There is a guy on ebay parting a complete shaft bike right now. Can't remember his handle but he is on there.
Rathdrum Idaho
1971 Kawasaki g3ss
1972 Yamaha R5 350
1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
Last edit: 25 Apr 2009 12:21 by donthekawguy.
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