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09 Jun 2009 19:43 #297854
by sabell
'78 KZ1000A2
'79 650SR
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Was wondering if anyone has downsized from a 18in wheel to a 16in wheel on a late '70s kz1000 and what changes they noticed. I think the LTD came with a 16in wheel stock.
'78 KZ1000A2
'79 650SR
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09 Jun 2009 19:54 - 09 Jun 2009 19:55 #297862
by kaw74z1
1974 Z1 with a MKII And a 1105 big bore kit 10.5 to 1 comp. Andrews 2x cams ported head dyna s with green coils V&H sidewinder pipe airshifter 4in.over arm
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I went to a 16in. several yrs ago and it lowered my gearing somewhat but it did get my feet on the ground
1974 Z1 with a MKII And a 1105 big bore kit 10.5 to 1 comp. Andrews 2x cams ported head dyna s with green coils V&H sidewinder pipe airshifter 4in.over arm
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09 Jun 2009 21:49 #297942
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1979 KZ-750 Twin
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Throws off speedometer accuracy (front wheel)
Lowers gear ratio (rear wheel)
Reduces ground clearance (either wheel)
Lowers gear ratio (rear wheel)
Reduces ground clearance (either wheel)
1979 KZ-750 Twin
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09 Jun 2009 22:19 - 09 Jun 2009 22:20 #297953
by kaw74z1
1974 Z1 with a MKII And a 1105 big bore kit 10.5 to 1 comp. Andrews 2x cams ported head dyna s with green coils V&H sidewinder pipe airshifter 4in.over arm
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I have never seen a 16in. wheel on the (front) of one of these bikes :huh: But what do I know :S
1974 Z1 with a MKII And a 1105 big bore kit 10.5 to 1 comp. Andrews 2x cams ported head dyna s with green coils V&H sidewinder pipe airshifter 4in.over arm
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10 Jun 2009 04:53 - 10 Jun 2009 04:55 #297970
by sabell
'78 KZ1000A2
'79 650SR
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Sorry, should have been more specific...refering to rear wheel only. Curious about handling mostly.
'78 KZ1000A2
'79 650SR
Last edit: 10 Jun 2009 04:55 by sabell.
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