KZ900 LTD swapping out dual disc to single disc

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01 Aug 2011 21:19 #466255 by wireman

Kapahulu wrote: The lowest price I see today for a single line splitter including brake switch is $33 plus $7 postage. Guess I'll keep watching.

that splitter should be the same for several bikes,if youre looking on ebay id look under kz650 stuff.they tend to be cheaper for same part B)

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03 Aug 2011 15:06 #466594 by steell

mtbspeedfreak wrote:

Kapahulu wrote: The lowest price I see today for a single line splitter including brake switch is $33 plus $7 postage. Guess I'll keep watching.


Start a thread under the Parts Wanted category. I'm sure quite a few old guys around here have single disc splitters lying around. B)


I resemble that remark!!!

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03 Aug 2011 16:21 #466605 by Kapahulu
I've put the search for a single splitter on hold for the moment. Might stick with the dual discs. Lots of decisions to make with a "new" KZ.

Might as well provide a picture of it.

1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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03 Aug 2011 16:43 #466610 by roy-b-boy-b
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I wish I had a 1976 LTD. :( Roy

1979 LTD Street Fighter.1977 KZ1000

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03 Aug 2011 17:05 #466612 by mtbspeedfreak
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'76s came with Morris mags, didn't they?

2000 ZRX 1100
1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
1980 LTD 550- Dalton Highway survivor!

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03 Aug 2011 19:46 #466671 by Lucid
You can get a steel braided brake line for pretty cheap, why not just upgrade and replace the whole line? I think there is a seller on ebay doing it for like $41 for two lines. (F/R, two bikes, whatever)

78 KZ650B Cafe

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05 Aug 2011 17:38 #467066 by Kapahulu
Right now I'm just trying to figure out what will work on it. Just bought a set of KZ750 discs on E-bay (undrilled). If they fit the forks and wheel, I may run dual discs or convert it to single disc. Just want to see how it all comes together.

When that's done I'll decide on changing the line. Definitely going to put a braided line. I bled the brakes and there is so much sponginess in the lever from those 35 year old rubber lines.

1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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20 Aug 2011 15:33 - 20 Aug 2011 15:33 #470359 by Kapahulu
Got the KZ750 discs in the mail yesterday. They are the same diameter and 6mm. Also picked up a single line splitter for about $20 on e-bay.

Sent an inquiry to z1enterprises about a braided line. Want to find out about running the line from the splitter directly to the caliper (no steel pipe like the stocker).

Also cleaned the 29mm smoothbores last night. The bike needs a lot of work but the smoothbores alone made it worth the price.

1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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20 Aug 2011 20:52 #470467 by ltdrider

mtbspeedfreak wrote: '76s came with Morris mags, didn't they?


Yep.
Kapahulu, if you change wheels, save the mags. If they're original, they're made by Morris, and may be worth some $$ to someone. Morris mags have a little "M" inside a circle, somewhere on the rim, I think.

'76 KZ900 LTD (Blaze)
'96 Voyager XII (Dark Star)
'79 KZ650 Cafe Project (Dirty Kurt)
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21 Aug 2011 15:55 #470685 by Kapahulu

ltdrider wrote:

mtbspeedfreak wrote: '76s came with Morris mags, didn't they?


Yep.
Kapahulu, if you change wheels, save the mags. If they're original, they're made by Morris, and may be worth some $$ to someone. Morris mags have a little "M" inside a circle, somewhere on the rim, I think.

The front and back wheels (spoke) just came in the mail this week. It may take me a few weeks to get these wheels on since there are so many other things to take care of on this KZ.

Thanks for the tip, I will check the mag wheels.

1978 KZ1000, 1976 KZ900, 1975 H2, 1973 H1, 1973 H2, 1978 RD400, 1977 RD400, 1974 RD350
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21 Aug 2011 16:14 #470688 by mtbspeedfreak
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I'm looking for a dual front disc system if you don't want to keep your set up. (I'd keep it if I were you though :P ).

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1976 KZ 900- Daily Driver
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21 Aug 2011 16:51 #470696 by Patton

Kapahulu wrote: ...Morris mags have a little "M" inside a circle, somewhere on the rim....




Good Fortune! :)

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