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Stock, but longer fork tubes?
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09 Oct 2009 15:09 - 09 Oct 2009 15:12 #326450
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Stock, but longer fork tubes? was created by polkat
Not sure how to put this but, did Kawasaki make any other model bikes with fork tubes that are a bit longer then the '79-'84 KZ750 stock tubes, but that will fit the stock KZ750 forks? It would be cheaper for me (I'm poor) to extend the forks (think chopper) with slightly longer factory tubes (we have some junkers locally) then buy custom extended tubes, hence the question. Thanks!
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09 Oct 2009 15:41 #326453
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Replied by TexasKZ on topic Stock, but longer fork tubes?
You might look for some LTD forks. My guess is that if there are longer ones, LTDs would have'em. Otherwise, I spose you could paint some pvc :laugh:
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10 Oct 2009 09:21 #326605
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Replied by JMKZHI on topic Stock, but longer fork tubes?
The Ohio Cafe Racers website has a fork tube diameter pdf.
You could look there to see what other bikes have the same size tubes. With that info, you could then try to find out how long they are. A few KZ1000s have the same diameter as your 750 (36mm) - I would guess that one or two of those might be longer than yours - just guessing.
You could look there to see what other bikes have the same size tubes. With that info, you could then try to find out how long they are. A few KZ1000s have the same diameter as your 750 (36mm) - I would guess that one or two of those might be longer than yours - just guessing.
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10 Oct 2009 09:35 #326612
by Kawickrice
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
1
Long Gone
75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL
Replied by Kawickrice on topic Stock, but longer fork tubes?
JMKZHI wrote:
That is a pretty nifty chart on the website..........I have an Indian Moped that needs some forks...... Maybe this will help a little.
The Ohio Cafe Racers website has a fork tube diameter pdf.
You could look there to see what other bikes have the same size tubes. With that info, you could then try to find out how long they are. A few KZ1000s have the same diameter as your 750 (36mm) - I would guess that one or two of those might be longer than yours - just guessing.
That is a pretty nifty chart on the website..........I have an Indian Moped that needs some forks...... Maybe this will help a little.
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
1
Long Gone
75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL
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